I am crossing my fingers that the Springy temps we've been experiencing are here to stay.  It would absolutely break my heart if I woke up to a foot of snow on the ground. Do you hear that, Universe? BREAK. MY. HEART.  Please don't do that to me.  March in the Soell household was Garden Planning Month.  I hear Andy has pictures to show you of all my pretty little sprouts growing in the kitchen, but that may just be a rumor.  I am so obsessed with growing anything right now.  I find myself stalking the seed displays of local nurseries and hardware stores as often as I can. I spent an hour today researching terrariums because I think they are pretty and I really want one...or twelve. I even have a landscaping project in mind (well, phase one of a landscaping plan).  I AM ON FIRE!  We'll see if it actually comes to fruition.  

In honor of the fabulous day we had today in Central Ohio, I had a veggie intensive dinner.  I thought it was so pretty I had to take photos.  

Speaking of photos...I got the first two (of four) postcard bundles in the mail today for my etsy sales debut!  I was so excited to see how they turned out.  I should get the other two bundles in the mail tomorrow so I'm waiting to take photos until I have the finished product all together along with pretty packaging. They look great!  I can't wait to show them off.   

I'm working on some photographs for a postcard collection and I'm so happy spring-like temperatures are finally creeping into the Ohio forcast.  It makes motivating myself to leave the house and take pictures so much easier. I did not leave the house to take this photo but it's still very springy, no? 

I am loving this shot from Harper's Bazaar Spring Fashion Issue (photo by Peter Lindbergh).  I've had a girl crush on SJP since the very first season of Sex in the City and have always been envious of her ability to sprint in 5 inch Monolos.  Her "tips for a chic and gracious life" inspired by Diana Vreeland's "Why don't you...?"column are great. 

"WHY DON’T YOU…?

SARAH JESSICA PARKER shares her tips for a chic and gracious life.

• Try, for every 20 e-mails you send, to write a letter, an old-fashioned letter, and post it. Remember how it felt to receive an actual letter or postcard in the mail?

• Keep a bucket filled with candy. Cheap, good candy. From butterscotch hard candies to Bulls-Eyes to spice drops. Pretty cheap per pound, low calorie, and great late at night while working or staying up too late reading or watching television. It will scratch the itch.

• Use your local library. So few people do anymore. And if you are a parent, introduce your children to their neighborhood library. It will give them a real sense of independence to have their own library card and enjoy borrowing books.

• Empty out your purse twice a week, tossing all coins into a mason jar, an old coffee can, or a strange-shaped and not particularly practical porcelain jar. It’s wonderfully surprising to discover what can accumulate. You can give the money to charity (always feels good), and it’s grand to do in the spring when charities are not on people’s minds.

• Cook or bake something outrageous that you are convinced will be impossible. The advantage of this endeavor is that it can actually get you cooking more meals at home. Once you are triumphant with the absurdly difficult, a meal for yourself or your family will seem like a cakewalk (so to say). And it can be a great money saver.

• Walk more. It simply feels great. And for those who have an “allergy” to working out, it’s a great way to get the blood moving. If you are feeling extra adventurous, try putting some speed into that walk.

• Read the editorial page of your local paper. It introduces you to opinion and can be terrifically provocative and perhaps a great motivating force for you to get involved in your community, regardless of your political ideology.

• Get eight hours of sleep, though I never do."

Read the entire article here.

I'm getting ready to board the blessed plane that is taking me back to my homeland, but I thought I would post a photo while I wait.  See you soon, USA!