In Search of Zen or Just Peace Amid the Chaos!

So in the midst of the chaos that is my life right now, especially the front and back landscaping, I was feeling a little overwhelmed yesterday and in need of some outdoor therapy. Seriously, I think I was channeling Colleen as this was the exact type of day that she was at her happiest puttering in her garden. After all, who could blame me; the flowers at the nursery were just too beautiful to pass up.

All of the planters are currently dug up and awaiting either bricks to be built around them or concrete, so planting in them is not an option right now. I opted to create a little Zen garden of my own in the front patio. I think I have all my bases covered:

Lots of gorgeous flowers
An herb garden

Mr. Mark even got into the act because according to him, “it’s not the beginning of summer with out planting tomatoes”! I also love that he bought me some fennel because he knows how much I love licorice.

The best part is that I can come out and enjoy my creation. Hmm, better remember to pick up some more wine so I can truly enjoy it tonight!

Oh, and Laura just in case you were wondering, Mr. Flamingo thinks the view from our patio is much better than the view from a balcony in Omaha so he plans to stay put – thank you very much!