May was a busy and fulfilling month! Here’s a look back at the goals I set at the start of the month and what we managed to accomplish. But first the May gallery 🙂 House & Renovation As planned, we didn’t do much with the house renovation. Gardening Personal & Creative I’m proud of what … More What We Achieved in May
The excitement is building up—only two days left until Nelle’s birthday party! We are busy preparing and can hardly wait to celebrate together. Also, the weather is terrible! SO, party will be inside! Yesterday, we had a lovely potato planting “party” in the garden. In Latvian, we call such a gathering a talka — it’s … More Till Nelle’s Birthday Party Only 2 Days!
As you know, I have land—a lot of land. Seven hectares (17 acres – for friends on the other side of the pond), to be exact. But what I don’t have (yet!) is a real garden. No flower beds, no borders bursting with color, no carefully planned layout. Just open space, dreams, and a greenhouse … More A Few Blooms, A Lot of Land 🌸
Linna had to plant three seeds for a school project. She did that quite enthusiastically—one bean, one cucumber, and one mystery seed I didn’t even recognize. But then she looked up at me and asked, “Can I seed some flowers too?” How could I say no to that? Doesn’t matter if it’s 8pm and tomorrow … More A Small Project Turned Into a Flower Adventure
a day in the life of a latvian mom 