The Phantom Moon

A Few New Treats

It's taken a little bit of time but I've finally been able to add a few new treats to my Etsy shop.  There are a few new birdies that have taken flight that I adore.  They're named Pascal (olive birdy) and Gunter (grey birdy) and I also have a few others that will be up for sale soon.

I also added a new hoop in honor of the final Harry Potter movie (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II) that will be in theaters this Friday.   It's a replica of the Deathly Hallows symbol mentioned in the final book.

I still can't believe that it's the very last Harry Potter movie.  It seems like just the other day my sister was sharing her copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone with me on our way home from work.  Ah well, all good things must come to an end and Ms. Rowling did mention recently that she may work on another HP book sometime in the future so you never know.

I also plan on doing a little giveaway on Friday to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II so don't forget to stop back and maybe win some little hoop love of your very own.

So Far So Good

While I may not be in love with the scads of bugs that suburbia has to offer, I do love the fact that I've been able to grow my little garden a bit bigger then I had in the past. In the beginning though, it was touch and go. The bunnies and other wildlife were having a field day with my little plants and loved gobbling them up, but once we sorted that problem out my babies have been flourishing.

I am one proud Momma and can't wait for my first harvest. In no particular order here are my yummy little ones ...

Squash (not sure exactly which variety just yet). Unfortunately, that big boy right there met an untimely demise last night. We've had some really strong winds and the trellis that was holding her up fell to the ground, taking this rotund squash with it. The fall did the most damage but the bunnies took care of the rest. C'est la vie.

 

Eggplant! This is my first time growing eggplant and I'm so excited to watch them grow. Not so much because I like them and to tell you the truth, Mr. Phantom Moon is the eggplant lover in our house so he'll be enjoying this baby. How cute is that little bud?

 
Tons of tomato plants! We have in our mix the following tomatoes ... Heirloom, Cherry, Plum and Easy Girl (love that name, ha!).

 
 
 
 
 
 
Yummy Basil. I just love the smell of basil. It just signifies summer time to me and all of the fresh produce possibilities. We've already used so much of the basil already and have loads left over which is awesome.

 

And last but not least, there are some really pretty flowers that have popped up that the old owners planted. The prettiest right now are these vivid Orange Lilies. They brighten up the yard so much and it's such a treat to watch butterflies hover near them.

Now let's hope the little critters in the neighborhood stay away until I'm able to harvest these babies when they're nice and ripe.

My Milk Toof

I had to share this with you today.  It's seriously the cutest thing I've seen in a long time and I can't wait to get my hot little hands on this book.  I know it'll fit perfectly into our little library for sure.

 

My Milk Toof was created by artist Inhae Renee Lee and you can read more about her Toofy adventures at her blog.  This is perfect timing since BB is 4 years old before you know it, her baby teeth (or milk teeth) will be falling out and the Tooth Fairy will be making an appearance.  I don't think this Tooth Fairy is stealthy enough to sneak in and out of her bedroom, switch out teeth for money and sneak back out undetected, so I will be definitely making her a crafty option that can hang on her door.   Stay tuned.  In the meantime, visit Inahe's blog and soak up this toofy goodness.