Early Spring Decorating

We have had some unseasonably warm weather even for Texas. 

It has put me in the mood for some spring decor. 

I'm not ready to go all out bunnies and chicks but I did add some greenery. 

I put my favorite decorating element from the 2016 Christmas season away. 

In its place went a lantern from Hobby Lobby. 

It has the same feel.  

This morning I corralled my galvanized containers and my greens.

The lamb's ear looks pretty real.
It came from two different sources but they look very similar.

One bunch is supposed to be chicks and hen.
Real succulents didn't really work for me so faux is a better idea for me.

These galvanized pots also came from Hobby Lobby.
They were regularly $5.99 but were half off.
I love that about Hobby Lobby. If it's not on sale, wait a week and it might be.

Faux boxwood is still making a prominent showing in my late winter/early spring decor.

The heart came from the craft mall that went out of business last February.
The space they vacated because the rent was too high is still empty.
That doesn't seem like good business to me.

Let me share a pet peeve with you.

This is the last ditch effort to prevent the wire from splitting.
I'm sure that a new power cord is in my imminent future.
Why, Apple?
This will be my third in 4 years.
It seems like they could get this figured out.

Have a wonderful evening!
Katie

My New MacBook Pro

I am so excited to be writing my first post on my new MacBook Pro.

I can't wait to get to know this new computer. 

My music was the first thing I uploaded.
 Email loaded as soon as I put my Apple info in.
I was worried about transferring pictures, but it turned out to be no big deal.

My children recommended this machine.

They thought I would have fewer problems with viruses.

So far it has been pretty easy.

I needed a new laptop

and I knew that I would have to learn Windows 8.
I've done a little research and read that there are a few kinks with that new operating system. 

So, I thought if I had to learn something new, I needed to get a Mac.

I need to figure out how to set my bookmarks and get a 
"Pin it" button for Pinterest.

It took longer to do my photos than I am used to.

I have been putting this purchase off since the summer. 
I wasn't excited about a learning curve, but it has been great so far. 
Sprinkled with Apple,
Katie