Urban Farming in Phoenix

Crazy girls

As you know, about a month ago we got chickens! After talking and researching, we found a fab deal on Craigslist and decided to just go for it. It was an awesome decision and I'm so glad we did it. Chickens are basically the most low maintenance pet ever. They are also super dumb and thus, super fun to watch.  Up until now, the oppressive heat and molting kept the ladies from producing eggs. We got our first eggs recently and it was sooo exciting. We have now been getting an egg every other day or so. I'm sure production will pick up in the coming months. I'm pretty much addicted and want to get more chickens. Next year I would like to build a larger coop and get a few more birds. 

Anyways, I've been seeing posters about this years Tour De Coops and I can't wait! I found these rad Phoenix urban farm blogs through the Tour De Coops page.

The Simple Farm

Sweet Life Garden 

Boho Farm and Home

and check this out- Farmyard- you can hire them to not only install a garden for you but also maintain it (even though that takes a lot of the fun out of it).

Also, for any of you seasoned farmers out there, we've had a little problem with our big white hen (Maggie.. technically her name is Maggie's Boobs hahaha. Like that episode of Community) being a bully! She won't let the other (Princess Beyonce... from the tv show Raising Hope) eat or drink and she will peck at her if she tries to get food. Any tips on how to stop her from being a bitch? 

Best Thing Ever

"For the love of pie" series at Fourty-sixth at Grace

Why my boyfriend is like, sooo totally radical

I saw this post on Chalk White Arrow and thought it was way cute. So I thought I'd post about some of the little things that make Trev extra special and super cool. Eat your heart out ladies ; )

• he acts like a fool and he owns it. he thinks it's funny. he's right.
• he can grow a gnarly beard.
• he's a smarty pants.
• he says things like, "that really gets my goat!" (like a grandpa!)
• he wakes up every morning around 6:30 to make me coffee. even though he doesn't have to be to work till 9.
• he's really good at almost everything he tries. music, writing, cuddling, coffee making...
• he rarely loses his cool and is almost always positive.
• he thinks i'm awesome and funny and sings along when i dance to Katy Perry. 

True Story

I recently found this AWESOME series, True Story, on Yes Yes. I fully spent like, and entire day reading through these interviews, where we get to hear from "people who have experienced interesting/amazing/challenging things".

There is everything from I Didn't Buy Anything New for One Year to I have Asbergers, from I met my Birth Mom to I'm a Genius. The series even includes more sesitive topics like, I had an Abortion. Its really interesting to hear everyone's stories and it really gives a new perspective on lots of different topics. Be sure to pop in and read this great series.

*** Please be sensitive and appreciative of the folks telling their stories. I know that some of the sensitive topics can illlicit strong feelings. I also know that, with the anonymity of the blogging world, sometimes folks say mean things (not y'all though I'm sure! : ) So let's be supportive and keep it positive. XXOO***

Crafty Christmas Club

I stumbled upon the Crafty Christmas Club via the super adorable blog Tilly and the Buttons.

It's a super cute blog where Tilly chronicles her adventures in sewing. Anyways, the Crafty Christmas Club is filled with ideas and inspiration for those of us who like to make our presents.

There is seriously so much to look at! I wanna make everything. Check it out. Which project do you want to make? Are you giving handmade this season?

Feature Friday: Chelseabird/Tea Talk

I think its about time for another Friday feature. Wadda ya say? I'd like to introduce a dear friend of mine Chelsea! She write a cute blog called Tea Talk. She is always sweet and supportive, she makes super cute things, and knows all the cool local spots in town. Her boyfriend even helps out at the GROWop (the local shop where I sell my things)  by selling the amazing things he creates. They are an amazing couple. Enjoy!

Name:  Chelsea Brown aka chelseabird
Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Links: You can find me here, here, and here.

Hobbies: Writing, spending time with my guy, taking photographs, crocheting/knitting, thrifting, drinking coffee

Tell me a bit about yourself/ How did you get into crafting/blogging: I am a senior journalism major at Arizona State University that loves to blog, eat, and take photos. I have been crafting most of my life, but over the last four or so years I've really got in better touch with my crafty self (thanks to my boyfriend Scott, of course). With regards to blogging, I've been blogging since about the age of 12; starting with Xanga, then going to Livejournal, then finally making my way to blogger. I feel that blogging is a great creative way to get my daily writings out, and I love sharing my adventures with my friends and readers.

What inspires you? Coffee, nostalgic feelings, books, music, my boyfriend, Fall, the outdoors

How would you describe your style? I generally try to keep things classic and classy. I am not one to show a lot of skin, so I like covering up with a pair of skinny jeans, a cute cardigan or sweater, and a pretty blouse. I also love wearing boots, and moccasins as well.

What is your favorite thing to cook/bake? My favorite thing to bake is pumpkin pie oatmeal! 

Best thrifted find?I would have to say that my best thrifted find is my vintage Coach bag. I spotted it at a Savers last year, felt the $20 price tag was too much, and walked away. A few days later my boyfriend surprised me with it as an anniversary gift.

What’s your favorite thing to do in your spare time? My favorite thing to do in my spare time is hang out with my boyfriend Scott, honestly. He's truly my other half, and we always have fun together. I also enjoy going to coffee shops!

What are you working on at the moment? As of now, I don't have any projects going on, but that is only due to my mass amount of homework that has hits these parts lately. However, if you call blogging a project, I am working on three separate blogs right now: my own, my blog for ASU, and one for a class that I'm taking.

Advice for first time sellers? Be brave and just put your stuff out there!

Do you have any favorite websites, blogs, books, etsy shops? Yes! I love Elise Blaha's blog, as well as Cracking Good and Selective Potential. 

What are your goals for your blog/shop/art/craft? My goals for my blog is to keep it going, and build a name for myself. I am hoping that one day my blog will better help me get a job in the journalism world, and I want it to be something that I can show to potential employers and have them react to it positively. However, this blog is for me, and I just know that in the future I will look back on it and be happy that I continued with it, and that I have all of my great memories written down.