Worry Box

If you cannot do anything about something, there is no point in worrying about it.



Worrying is stressful, and in most situations doesn't accomplish anything but it does waste your energy. Instead of worrying about things, either do something about them or find ways around the problem.



One idea is to write down your worries on slips of paper, and then put them away in a box. Once per week or so, open the box and see what you can do about the worries that are still relevant.



Need a box to store your worries? The vintage storage boxes featured in this post--and MANY more--can be found on Etsy. Click the photos for more info and to shop!

Garden: Grow veggies in 2-4 square feet

For anyone that loves fresh veggies but is short on space or maybe you just doesn't want the upkeep...this might be just your ticket for a mini garden this summer.  

TOMATO
In a sunny 2-foot square bed, tuck a single plant. Prolific varieties include 'Sun Gold', a cherry type, or 'Early Girl', a medium slicer. 

+ BASIL
In a 3-foot square bed, grow three basils and a tomato plant.  Perfect for making pesto and for pairing with tomatoes and mozzarella in summer salads.

+ CHIVES & CUKES
In a 4-foot square bed, add a row of chives beyond the basil, then plant a single cucumber vine.

Discovered HERE.

Garden Inspiration: Planter Boxes

Besides bringing natural beauty to our living spaces, plants create texture and balance, a room or patio can be transformed into an environment that comforts and welcomes. Plants do much more than look pretty--they’ve been proven to reduce stress so well that one glance at a plant lowers your heart rate. They clean the air we breathe by absorbing toxins and act as little oxygen factories. Plants simply make us feel better!



Studies show that:
1. In addition to calming your heart rate, plants lower blood pressure and reduce muscle tension related to stress.



2. Plants help us relax and focus, leading to increased productivity,creativity, idea generation, and problem solving capabilities. The presence of plants helps so much that it has been shown to relieve the symptoms experienced by children with ADD.



3. Plants help patients recovering from surgery and ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.



We are beginning to learn what our ancestors knew for centuries, plants are more than just ornaments. Simple cohabitation with them brings us health and calm.

Etsy Treasury: British Panto

Thanks to Kitty Kent for including us in this fun treasury! Click the photo grid for a larger view and click HERE to visit all the Etsy shops that are paired nicely with our Jack-and-Jill image.

Jack and Jill by Tina - Pfeiffer Photos 2008

Kitty Kent, based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, in the scenic Cotswolds--which was once the center of the British Arts & Crafts Movement--concentrates mainly on fabric accessories but also likes to dabble in other mediums including paper, card, wire, metal and more!

Here's a sneak peek at items you can find in her Etsy shop right now...






t 2 b: Ella small fabric box, Cleopatra Hanging Bird Mobile


copyright pfeiffer photos 2008.

Cat in the Hat...er, Box!

I thought this was cute...hope you do, too!

Happy Weekend!!

Cat Stuck in a Box @ Yahoo! Video