a bit of news, and a new iPhone photo app

Although I haven't been updating very often, I'm fearing that my posts will become even more sporadic. I was recently accepted to graduate school and start classes next week. I am excited about this new chapter of my life and am determined to excel in this program.

That being said, I still plan on working on my little landscaping project. I think gardening will be good stress relief to escape from the chaos that will be a full time job and being a full time grad student.

In other news - I just downloaded the ShakeItphoto on my iPhone. I absolutely love the contrast of the pictures, and the fact that it gives me another excuse to shake my phone (it'll give UrbanSpoon a break). You can download the app for just $.99!  I snapped this picture of Oscar over the weekend.  I was also playing around on my break at work and took snapped a shot of the flowers.

Departing from the norm

My yard is infamously disheveled. The grass is usually mowed, but that's about it. The landscaping (used in the loosest sense of the word) is non-existent, save for one barely-hanging-on evergreen clematis and a 2-year-old hydrangea.

I'm going to spend the summer rehabbing my front yard. It will take some time, especially because I'm broke. BUT, with a little help from my dad, my boyfriend and the Lowe's credit department, I should be able to get the front yard in decent shape. I'll be sure to post some before pictures prior to starting. The plan now is design, edit, budget, source material. I have a few plants in mind, and some ideas, but I want to keep it neat and informal. I'm thinking a modern take on French/European country gardens. I like the whimsy, but don't want it to look messy. Stay tuned for updates...

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