Dirt Road Adventures: The First Week Of March

Happy Sunday, and welcome to Dirt Road Adventures: Easter Sunday! This is where we review all the exciting events behind the scenes, on the website, and the sources of inspiration I discovered online during the past week. This weekly recap ensures you don’t miss any of our adventures.

How has your first week of March been? We have experienced a combination of warm days, cold days, and rain.

We stayed at the beach until Thursday because we needed to pick up the slate roofing shingles I mentioned last week. Fortunately, we were able to load them before the heavy rain began.

Upon arriving home, the first thing we noticed was that the forsythias were in full bloom. Even with all the rain, it was hard to resist capturing this spring-like view.

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While hanging around for a few unexpected days, we took advantage of the spare time to visit with some friends who had moved to the coast. We traveled to Southport for lunch on the water. It was a blustery day, so we enjoyed the view from inside Oliver’s Restaurant.

Ya’ll, know that when I’m at the beach, I love to visit some of my favorite shops in Wilmington. After loading the shingles, the bottom fell out, and we dashed into Ivy Cottage to wait out the storm. With a little extra time to explore, we found two treasures to bring home.

The blue and white oyster plate was a must-have, and I couldn’t resist this cute bird bath. I think it will be a great centerpiece on our screened porch for Summer.

In addition, we spotted some free roadside trash that I have plans to update for my Spring garden. We were on our walk and built up our muscles carrying these treasures home.

Adventures I’ve Had This Past Week

Adventures Off The Dirt Road

Why Didn’t I Think of That?

There are so many wonderful blog posts each week, and I’m sharing some of my favorites with you today.

There are so many creative ideas, and I’m always asking myself, “Why didn’t I think of that”? LOL

Easter is fast approaching and I thought I’d share a few Easter DIY projects today.

• My creative friend Jayne shared these cute DIY wood slice bunnies that look adorable on her tablescape.
• CoCo can be counted on to add a soft, romantic touch to her DIY projects, and you will love her DIY Flower-Covered Easter Egg tutorial.
• They would be amazing combined with Wendy’s adorable Easter Bunny Napkin Rings.
• Debra’s Woodsy Cloche is stunning and has me rushing out to find some grapevine to pull from the trees.

If you are getting ready for outdoor decorating and gardening, check out these posts.

• I LOVE these great planters, and KariAnne shares how to make them a statement piece on your porch.
• Stacy never fails to inspire with her relaxing Zen Garden Tips and Ideas.
• My friend Kim shared some tips on how to maintain a raised garden bed.
• I love tulips, and you can learn everything you need to know in Kim’s Growing Tulips Maintenance 101

And more…

• Renae’s Hash Brown Bird Nest inspired me to make a spring breakfast. She’s so clever.
• Renae also introduced her French Country Manor collection and you can see it here.
• For more French Farmhouse Spring Inspiration, check out Cindy’s lovely tour.
• If you love to decorate with books, check out Pasha’s How To Blend Books Into Your Spring Decor.
• And don’t miss Jill’s tips for refreshing your home for the Spring Home Tour.

I hope you have the best week! I look forward to sharing all my next adventures with you.