Leap Into Spring Challenge: Grass/Green

Green. Can you imagine a world without it?

Fresh. Soothing. And alive year round here in SC.

I've enjoying bringing some of that green indoors...

It warms my space and makes my heart happy.
 

As I venture out I see green sprawling branches and vines that extend towards the sky. I see green beneath my feet in the newly sprouting fiddleheads.
 

I see green in the scurrying lizards and the bright little tree frogs.



And in the foliage, brush, and plant life everywhere...



This year I've decided to try my hand at a little gardening. I put together this cute little herb container and little man just planted a few vegetables in the raised bed hubs and him assembled together. (More of those pics to come...) I would love to live a more green life, so we're taking baby steps.

[DIY herb garden notes: I found the set of three pots and container at Carolina Pottery for $11.99, but thrift finds would be ideal for this project. The chalkboard squares don't need to be perfect, so I just eyeballed them when I masked them off prior to painting. You could also opt to paint the entire pot. The herbs came in biodegradable pots, so I just had to remove the plastic and add a sprinkling of dirt over them. You could also start the plants from seeds. The hardest part of the project was finding chalk! :) This would be a fun one to do with your kids or as gifts for teachers or mother's day!]

Thanks so much for stopping by Project Alicia! Your continued support really does mean the world to me.

Can't wait to see what's growing in your part of the world! Come link up those green pics! Also, make sure to swing by Live and Love out Loud where Kristi has some wonderful tips on white balance.

I’m teaming up with Rebecca of Bumbles and Light and Kristi of Live and Love Out Loud to bring you the Leap Into Spring! Photo Challenge – a 6-week photography challenge aimed at capturing the beauty of spring.

Just a Few More Details...
Not experiencing spring in your part of the world? No problem. All are invited regardless of geographic location.

The linky will remain open from 9am Friday – 9am Thursday CST. Leap Into Spring! blog post or Flickr photo, not your blog’s home page or Flickr photostream. Feel free to share your photos in our Leap Into Spring! Flickr Group as well.

We’ll be showcasing some of your lovely photos by pinning our favorite submissions to our Leap Into Spring! Pinterest Board each week.

We love Instagram just as much as you do! We’ll be on the lookout for your lovely spring photos, so be sure to use the #leapintospring hashtag.

Last, but not least, don’t forget to grab our lovely button!

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1. Kristi @ Live & Love Out Loud  2. Project Alicia  3. Bumbles & Light  4. Beth @ Snaps of Our Life  5. Sarah Halstead  6. Dina@4LettreWords  7. le mie foto  8. Gigi Marie Photography  9. EdT (seeing colors different)  10. InaSandbox  11. Nicky @ Awesomeville.co.uk  12. Pieni Lintu - Finland  13. Sadie Dear  14. MG Atwood  15. Mona's Picturesque  16. Circle the Wagons  17. Simply You, Simply Me  18. Tiaras & Tantrums  19. God's Great Alphabet  20. Danelle M  21. Heart...Captured  22. Imelda  23. Imprintalish  24. Falafel and the Bee  25. Live, Love, Travel  26. Ramblings From Utopia  27. Sarah  28. Ansku  29. {{bree}}  30. Light Impressions Photography  31. The Ranch Wife Chronicles  32. Creating Through Life  33. Kim's County Line  34. Eden Hills  35. Butterflies in Time  36. Dominique's Desk  37. Veronica  38. Our Muddy Boots  39. Susan @ Sunflower Status  40. Serendipity is Sweet  41. Jill Wellington  42. Happy Jax  43. Amy @ Kaleidoscope Eyes  44. Michelle  45. Tuuli  46. Leslie Ann Photography  47. Melanie@Bronx2Boulder  48. Leovi - Watching the tide  49. Kimberly  50. Deanna@Snippets from Springdale  51. Carly - My life through my lens  52. Sherri B.  53. Simply Stavish  54. Mimi  55. Tezzie  56. Susi  57. Grass/Green  58. Tots and Me  59. Sanukipity Photography  60. Breathe{Smile}Learn  61. JennyRain  62. Allison @ Two Inifinity & Beyond  63. Adventures of Mr. No  64. Rosie leavesnbloom  65. Razing Mayhem: Grass/Green  66. Michelle Turner  67. Alyce Anne  68. Perspicacious Paula  69. Coco and Cocoa  70. Bethany @ PullingMyMaskOff  71. Marcie  72. neliza  73. neliza  74. Yolanda  75. Gussie

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