The threat of rain was upon us all weekend, but it did not come until late Sunday night… the weekend was rather beautiful! Kris and I consumed ourselves with some lovely green activities.
How our garden grows! Hanging baskets outline the new pond, and we potted some herbs and vegetables for our container garden. Also planted, though not pictured, are the main vegetable garden beds, and the raised herb garden.
The pond is working out very well, even without a pump. Kris planted some submersed water plants (from his aquariums) in the pond, and they will soon be at the surface. Our backyard has transformed into a green sanctuary!
I took advantage of the lush green grass (before the puppies kill it off!) to showcase my favorite green shoes.
And I finished one of my Project Spectrum GREEN projects!
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"Emerald" Tank
Pattern: Saunshine Jems Collection, "Ruby" Tank
Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (Holly Green)
Needles: Size US 8
Notes: I made the torso longer than the pattern called for, but (as you can see from the photos) I still could have made it several inches longer. The tank was a breeze to knit, and it was a fun and easy pattern. I plan on making another version of this in the future, and when I do, I will tweak the sleeves a little and add a longer ribbing section to make them lay completely flat. I chose to make a smaller size because cotton tends to stretch (often in weird ways) and because I want to be able to wear this garment as I continue to lose weight. It is a little tight now, but I hope to be able to wear it as I continue.
Saun designed a great pattern, and I am eagerly anticipating more of her work! She is very talented, and has a lot to offer, check out her patterns! I see a Diamonique in my future, and if I can get my "lace" act together, I would love to try one in her Sweet Tees line. Thank you, Saun, for the great support (she quickly responded to my email about the pattern!) and for your beautiful designs! 
More news… Mother's Day, a new green project, and some long-overdue Project Spectrum updates. Stay tuned!
The garden looks so peaceful and you look so amazazing. I am still inspired by you. I love the green serenity of the backyard and your anklet and shoes are cute too. Goodness me you are a hottie. Yeah for Global Village necklace!
Love you bunches!
I meant to comment earlier, but I ljust ove your new pond. What a creative use of space!
VA Va VOOM! I love that green tank! It’s very sexy! You go girl!
Your Emerald Tank looks great! That shade of green looks lovely on you.
We did our planting this weekend, just some herbs and a few other plants in a container garden. I’m working on the Hedera socks from Knitty (in green, of course!) for Project Spectrum, but it remains to see if I can actually finish them this month.
Of course, since we planted this weekend, it is now cold and icky outside. Poor little plants.
The tank looks great on you! I bet you’ll wear it a lot, since it actually fits your rapidly shrinking bod! =) Your backyard is looking very nice, too. I also planted a garden over the weekend (okay… Matt did all the work) – I’ll have to post a pic!
You are so tempting me to make that tank top….must hold back. That looks so good on you and I also like the other patterns she has as well.
That’s great that you guys got your planting in already. The patio area has come together so nicely. Look at you with your pretty shoes and ankle bracelet on!
Love the tank Lolly! And am so jealous of all of your garden space!
Ok.. I have to ask.. did you get some little pomegranatey thing in the mail??? If not yet.. then shhhh don’t say anything to Lolly.hehehhe
I’m tryin..
Yay! You’re a green goddess in your lovely new vest and super-cute shoes! I love it : )!
You look so pretty in green Lolly! Super tank, and I love your coordinated accessories and shoes! And oh how I wish I had a little garden!
The tank looks great–and I’m surprized how fast you finished it! Oh, and your backyard, can I just come over and sit in it for an afternoon? The whole setup is lovely and looks so relaxing.
can I just say one thing?
yay for GREEN (and may and plants and cute jewelry and FO and losing weight!!)!!
hehe…maybe more than one thing, but who’s counting?
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I have to make all my knits longer in the torso & the arms. I feel your pain. Way to go on your tank! It looks great on you.
Hurray for GREEN! Great job on your pond & container garden!
Love, Love, LOVE THE TANK!!! It looks fabulous on you! The shoes? I love them too! ; )
I don’t remember if I told you this or not, but I’m so jealous of your new pond! It looks so good!
I love the Tank! What a lovely color too!
No problem on the late Postcard pal notification. We got to emailing and she should be receiving mine soon.
You sassy girl you! The emerald tank looks great and the shoes match so perfectly! Great job!
Your garden is so pretty and inviting! I love the emerald tank. What a great fit! Those strappy sandals are too cute:)
Beautiful tank Lolly, and the growing greens – lovely and very springy. I wanted to plant a lot too, just for the balcony, but haven’t gotten to that yet… and summer will soon be here!
Hey Lol, long time no see! Just catchin’ up on my blog reading. Looks like you had an amazing time at the festival. I’m so sorry I missed it. Next year!! That tank looks fantastic on you–you just keep looking better and better. Can’t wait to see you in person.
luvbec
P.S. Did you get my e-mail? I wanna meet for lunch!
Lots of lovely green in your world this month! Emerald Tank came out great! I love your green sandals too. I need to stop buying boring black and brown shoes all the time!
I just love that pond you two made. It’s so nice!
Your emerald tank turned out beautifully!
I love the tank!
You did a great job on it. Yay for gardens growing and green things all around. 
Happy Knitting.
you’re garden is Beautiful, if only I didn’t have a black thumb…. I love the green you used for you tank, it looks great!
Love your Emerald tank…fantastic color on you!
Your garden is great! And so is that tank! I’ll definitely have to make one of those…
Love the tank. Very pretty!
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