Our cucumbers are truly out of control. Vines scaling our chicken wire fence at an alarming rate, sending tendrils of connection our every whichaway. Their vibrant yellow blooms have given way to oblong alligator -skinned fruit that hangs heavy, from limp vines. Summer’s fullest bloom is upon us.
Read MoreA little over a year ago, we set up an appointment to view what would become Thistle's Summit. We did it on a whim— as much as two earth signs can ever do something on a whim. We had been joking about what it would look like to live "the bed & breakfast lifestyle."
We both had successful jobs and a great community in Des Moines and even though most days it felt a little stagnate and tight for our ambitions, we didn't really think we were going to leave.
Read MoreOur tomatoes are green around the shoulders, mason bees are dancing on the floppy borage blooms, sweet corn stands are popping up at the rate that Creeping Charlie is taking over cracks in the sidewalk and nasturtiums are a staple of nearly every meal. No denying that we have hit peak summer status.
Read MoreHot Girl Summer to us some nights that means no apologies for the second ice cream cone in under 24 hours, doing outdoor yoga and not worrying about the cherry red tomato face it yields, or wearing the damn crop top. We want to radiate that kind of energy. If you are feeling a little low on your HGE- hot girl energy, or just want to enhance all that you are, check out these ideas embracing for YOU. Why limit it to only Summer?
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