Saltwater Sounds Weekly Wrap-Up

Welcome to Saltwater Sounds, a collection of ideas, tips, and inspiration. This is where I share all that’s been happening in the world of Shiplap and Shells, what’s to come and the inspiration I have found from other bloggers around the web.

This and That…

Happy Sunday! And welcome to another week of Saltwater Sounds.

Did you know that more people visit this blog post than any of the others that I post during the week?

I like to think of this wrap-up a little like stories on Instagram… behind-the-scenes stuff that I normally wouldn’t share on a regular post but still want to share with you.

Things are looking up for us here in the Seattle area with warmer temperatures, even hitting 61°F. today if we’re lucky.

Gardening weather!

---

As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. My blog contains other affiliate links as well for your convenience. Click here to read my privacy policy.

---

In the Greenhouse

My tiny little seedlings are growing in the greenhouse. And the geraniums are getting prettier and prettier.

I pinched the sweet pea seedlings a couple of days ago. I snipped them right above the third set of leaves.

I’m going to start hardening them off in a week or so. Our average last frost date is April 18th but sweet peas can handle a little frost so they’ll be alright being transplanted into the garden earlier than the rest of the seedlings.

Other than the sweet peas, these zinnias are the only other seedlings that are growing at a quick rate. Everything else still seems tiny.

---

A Walk in the Garden

The daffodils are blooming throughout the garden.

I’ll share more pics with you in my garden blog post next week.

And guess what?!?!?!

I have tulips! These are the first tulips that have bloomed. This raised bed has a mix of tulips and only the yellow ones have come up. I can’t wait to see the rest.

---

My New Favorite Antique Candle Co. Favorite Fragrance

Did you order the spring candle testers last week from Antique Candle Co.? This was the first tester where I had the hardest time making a decision as to which one I liked the best.

The choices were

• Blueberry Cobbler
• Lilac
• Coastal Linen
• Honeysuckle

I can’t wait to find out which one is the winner.

Speaking of winning candle testers, FRESH ROASTED COFFEE was the winner of the Coffee Candle Testers back in September. They picked my favorite fragrance! It is AMAZING!

VISIT ANTIQUE CANDLE CO. HERE TO SEE MORE.

---

What’s Happening at Shiplap and Shells…

Here are last week’s blog posts and all that’s been happening at Shiplap and Shells.

April Gardening Tips and To-Dos for the Pacific Northwest Region

Spring has finally arrived and the garden needs a little love. Here’s a post with some April gardening tips and to-dos for your Pacific Northwest garden.

---

Celebrating Spring With a Cheerful Cottage Style Home Tour

I joined 28 blogging friends last week for the Bloggers Best Spring Home Tour, hosted by Kelly from The Tattered Pew. I shared my cottage-style living room and kitchen decorated for spring, but you will get so much more inspiration by visiting all the other home tours as well.

All the blogger’s links are at the end of my post.

---

How to Create a Simple Spring Easter Centerpiece – Pinterest Challenge

Are you looking for some Easter centerpiece ideas and inspiration? Here I’m sharing how to style a simple springtime Easter centerpiece vignette based on this month’s “Pinterest Challenge” hosted by  Cindy from County Road 407, 

---

Coming Your Way:

Creating a low-maintenance garden

More gardening tips

A look at early spring in the garden

What would you like to see on my blog? Please leave me a comment and let me know.

---

My Favorite Inspiration Around the Web…

You won’t want to miss Tieghan of Half-Baked Harvest’s AMAZING strawberry cupcakes with both strawberry jam and dried strawberries for double the strawberry flavor. 

---

My friend Michele of Vintage Home Designs always creates the most beautiful and creative tablescapes. I love how she created this farmer’s market-style spring tablescape.

---

Melissa of The Inspired Room shares how she decorates her entry and front door with a basket of spring branches. I love that color!

---

More Inspiration

8 Ways to Add Cottage Charm with Garden Flowers and Fruit

This low ceiling fix.

Recovering a lampshade with fabric.

This vintage cottage-style spring kitchen.

Mimosa recipes for brunch.

The Best of Skagit Valley: A Visitors’ Guide

How to paint wicker furniture shabby chic style.

English Country Style in a San Francisco Home

This DIY Easter wreath.

The most gorgeous estate landscaping.

---

An Oldie But a Goodie

How to Divide Dahlia Tubers in the Spring

These beautiful blooms produce gorgeous spikes and are one of the most productive early summer flowers in the garden. And my favorite part about snapdragons? The more you cut, the more they bloom!

---

I’d love to hear from you! Leave me a comment and let me know what you’d like to see on the blog! Thank you for being here.

Until next time,

Wishing you a week of peace and love,

PIN AND SAVE ON PINTEREST

If you’ve enjoyed this blog post, please pin and share this on Pinterest.

---

Let’s Connect on Social Media

• Follow me @shiplapandshells on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook
• Join my Facebook Gardening Tips & Tricks Group!