Naturally Mermaid

One of my favorite parts about having a capsule wardrobe is how easy it is to mix and match pieces to make new outfits.

I spent the last few days at a cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains, and when I was packing for the trip, I was able to pack just a few pieces and two pairs of shoes to create several cute outfits.

When creating a capsule wardrobe, I would suggest choose neutrals and a couple of accent colors. The neutral colors I choose are white, tan, and black. The accent colors are olive, burgundy, and soft pink.

It also makes shopping so much easier cuz I know what will go with other pieces in my closet.

Do you have a capsule closet?

It's been a year since I started gardening in my local community garden, and I've learned so much about growing veggies. As temperatures start warming, many of us are starting to think about starting a garden and what we'll be growing. If it's your first time starting a garden, I have a few tips to help you be successful. Check out my newest YouTube video for the full rundown.⠀
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✏️ Planning⠀
- Decide where you want to grow then determine how many hours of sunlight it gets⠀
- Know your USDA Hardiness Zone (Atlanta is Zone 8)⠀
- Look up planting schedule for your hardiness zone & what grows best (swipe to see zone 8 planting schedule)
- Make a list of what you want to grow, then narrow it down to manageable scale⠀
**Easiest to grow: leafy greens (spinach, kale, lettuce), peppers, beans, squash, cucumbers
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💰 Purchasing⠀
- Decide if starting seeds vs starter plants⠀
** As a newbie, I recommend buying starter plants from the local nursery⠀
- If growing in containers, see if you get secondhand; grow bags are also great⠀
- When choosing soil, select based on if you're growing in ground or container & get organic when possible⠀
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🌱 Planting⠀
- Starting with transplants will give a better chance of success plus it's quicker⠀
- Always follow instructions on packaging, however sometimes you can plant closer than indicated⠀
- Water immediately after planting and several days following until plants get established⠀
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🥕 Maintenance⠀
- Water consistently throughout the summer months⠀
- W**d frequently; lay down mulch to prevent weeds⠀
- Fertilize every couple of weeks (compost, liquid fertilizer)⠀
- Encourage pollinators to come to your garden⠀
** Plant native wildflowers and provide clean water source (the pollinator bucket from is cute & efficient)⠀
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Go watch my YouTube video for more tips on how to start a garden! Link in bio.