Lucky Pots

I love Saint Patrick's Day. Growing up with an Irish background, both on my Mom and Dad's side of the family, meant that on March 17th there would always be homemade Irish Soda bread, corn beef and cabbage for dinner, Irish potatoes to bring into school for my classmates, and plenty of cute green socks, bows, and clothes to wear for the day. I have even been known to make diorama style homes for the Leprechauns - in hopes I would catch one.

Now that I have an apartment of my own, I have grown up and no longer try to catch Leprechauns, but I still like a little festive atmosphere for the month of March. I decided to head over to a local plant nursery, Midtown Garden Center, and pick up some Baby Tears aka Irish Moss. I painted a few pots of different sizes in Green and partnering hues, potted the greens and added the final touch. I hand painted words, "Lucky", "Irish", and "Lady". Hopefully, my pots will bring me the luck I want. We all have a reason for wanting to get lucky. So, these pots would bode well for anyone, even if you don't have a drop of Irish in your blood. Lucky pots are great as gifts for a friend, teacher, or a fun project to do at home with the kids. All you need is acrylic paint (I used outdoor patio paint from Michael's), pots, pencils, and a plant. Happy Saint Patty's Day!! Luck O' the Irish to ya'! xo RCN

 

Polka Dot Love Notes

Whenever I write a card to Zach for a holiday, I always resort to thinking that there isn't enough room on the card to write how much I love him and my thankfulness for having him in my life for that holiday, and all days. Valentine's Day, specifically, is a day I always want to keep telling Z how much I love him and why. This year, like many years, I am not home for Feb. 14th to spend time with Zach, so I decided I would mail him a card that would allow me to write as much as I wanted, but in a fun way.

I bought a super cute Rifle Paper Co. card (my go to paper goods brand) and filled the card and envelope with A LOT of additional sweet, short messages, thank yous, and I love yous. I wrote them out on 1 1/2" paper dot cut outs. He will be surprised to open the envelope and see the love dots. It may take him a while to get through them all, but I am sure that they will bring a smile to his face. If anything, he will be overjoyed that I didn't fill the envelope with teeny confetti or glitter - something I would possibly do. I'll save that for a time when I am mad at him ;)

Love is in the air and on it's way to our mailbox in Miami! xo RCN

All you need:

Colored paper

Markers

1 1/2" diameter hole punch or bigger, mine is from Joann, click image below with cutter to direct link

Envelope of your choice to fill with the polka dot love notes