Little bits

There is just something about summer nights. I am sitting on my back porch under giant twinkling lights,  smelling the honeysuckle and watching Elton play. I only have two more weeks of this until I start summer school, but I can guarantee there is going to be a lot of homework done from this very spot.

Here's a little bit of what life has been like via instagram.

Hope everyone had a happy holiday.  Mine was spent planting peonies.  I am so unbelievably thankful for the men and women who serve our country and the huge sacrifices they have made. 

Two years ago today I took my best friend's last name in front of our closest friends and family.  I am beyond thankful for that sweet guy I married.

Today he is in Tennessee gearing up for a big tour. Last week, after finals, I took a week off and we celebrated the last two years by planting flowers.  

This summer is going to be for greenhouses, summer school and changes.  I was recently offered an amazing opportunity for an internship at a local design firm.  I am excited to jump in and learn everything I can.

*On another note, my thoughts and prayers go out to the Joplin community today.  I am beyond amazed by the courage and love that has been shown.  These girls continue to inspire me with all the hard work and dedication they have for their community.  

Cork planter Diy

Over the past few months, Evan has been making changes to his band room/office.  I finally talked him into replacing his bachelor desk with a vintage one from Funtiques.  Now it's on to the rest of the room.  I noticed the other day that he needed some fun accessories for the desk, so I whipped up this office friendly cork planter!

All you need is cork drawer liner, a planter or vase, potting soil, rocks for draining, and a plant of your choice.

First, roll out the amount of cork liner you need to cover your planter.  I added a little bit extra just in case.  

After you have cut the amount you need then just remove the backing and slowly roll the planter onto the cork liner.  Repeat the above steps, you want to make it a little thicker so a push pin will go in. 

Remove excess material and then trim and tuck the remanding.

Now you are ready to plant!  Make sure and put rocks in the bottom of the planter which allows the water to drain.  

Fun and and easy! I like that it brings a little green into the room but also provides a fun way to display reminders or pictures.

Now if only I could talk him into painting the room! He mentioned something the other day about it, so fingers crossed!

Party pup

Evan turned 25 last Saturday.  Sadly he was on tour for his big day, so I racked my brains trying to think of a way to celebrate him from thousands of miles away.  This is what happened:

 On Friday night, I stayed home and made party hats for Elton and me.  Who doesn't love a puppy in a party hat?!  I put some records on and took a lot of pictures and then at midnight I sent them Mr. Bovee's way.

And then something amazing happened. 

Elton apparently loves birthdays.  And I am no Barbra Streisand.

I can't wait to celebrate in person with Evan when he gets home, but this definitely made his day!  He comes home next weekend and I can't wait. Have the best weekend!

I have been trying a crack at gardening recently and let me tell you, I am the worst.  It doesn't come natural to me.  Plus I tend to over water my plants.  But I am changing my ways! Taking a stab, or shovel at it if you will.

I am nervous. I don't like to be held accountable for killing plants.

So far, I have planted some Ranunculus that have been blooming like crazy.  They are soon becoming my favorite flower.  So pretty!

Last Saturday, Lyndi came over and we planted a bit before it started raining buckets.  I have plans to build a raised rock bed and plant some cutting flowers.  ahhh!

You know that feeling of looking forward to something on the calendar? Counting down the days, feeling the excitement build to where you think you could bust? I feel like this a lot. 

I get to see Evan this weekend and I am over the moon.  One thing I love about our marriage is that it always seems new.  We can't really get stuck in the motions because of his job.  When he is home I am always in a hurry to get home to see that guy.  When he is on tour I am counting down the months/weeks/days until he gets home or I get to come out and see him.

Then there are the days where I avoid the calendar because he is leaving.  That calendar is tricky. 

Yard stick coat rack diy

Last year on our girls trip to Kentucky I bought a bundle of vintage yard sticks from a sweet little old lady. They sat in my spare room for a good while, until I stumbled upon this image and knew that it was the perfect way to display them.

First, I had my dad cut the right size of wood to glue the yard sticks on.  I then stained the edges so the color would blend.  After the stain dried I glued the yard sticks to the wood base.  Some of them were larger, so they hung off the edge a little bit.  I cut the excess off with a Dremel.  After that, I (with the help of Mr. Bovee) drilled and screwed the hooks (found at Lowes) into place.  Pretty easy!

My favorite thing about it is that each yard stick says a city in Kentucky.  Now when I hang my coat up I will be reminded of some of my most favorite memories with my family.

I am itching to go on this years trip already!