Harvest Sunrise above Bacchus Vineyard |
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Making Sagemoor Home
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Small Business Spotlight: The Local
Tri Cities is having a resurgence of small businesses and I am loving it!
The Local has been open for some time now but I finally found this gem and feel the need to shout it from the mountains. Tucked in off of Gage Rd in Richland, the Local is awesome! With simplistic decor and clean lines galore, this coffee shop is cozy without feeling rushed. A few tables, some couches and outdoor seating make this place feel like home.
With a simple menu and delicious paninis this is the perfect place to dish about your week with a girlfriend, work on the computer with the free wifi, or spend some quite time with yourself and a cup of Joe.
Only downside, it is in a strip mall. I guess that means good parking but what is with the Tri Cities and strip malls? I will never get it.
Friday, May 30, 2014
Vineyard time lapse
A glimpse into Washington State Vineyards as flowers become berries and berries become wine.
This Chardonnay cluster is almost in full bloom. Washington hit bloom in record time this year. With record heat units and ideal weather, fruit set happened without a hitch.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
First Anniversary, A Look Back
Sara Welch Photography |
Top of our wedding cake... One Year Later |
Sara Welch Photography |
One whole turn around the sun as a Lybeck and as Chads wife. And oh what a year it has been.
You can read more about our wedding Here
We spent the year Wine tasting with friend, Cheering on our Cougs, and even made the trek to ABQ for a great southwestern style football weekend, Pep rally included... even if our beloved Cougs lost...
We got to see the SUPER BOWL CHAMPS play at the Clink
We Gardened, and dreamed of our plans for 2014
It is safe to say we are both looking forward to what year number 2 has in store! And the 60 more after that!
Friday, April 11, 2014
Raised Lettuce Bed
- Two 12' x18"x2" boards
- 12 Bolts
- Three 12'x1" PVC pipes
- Three 2'x1.5" PVC pipes
- 6 U fittings
It was a little bit of work but seeing these greens thrive is pretty awesome! And I must give thanks to my hubby for manning the saw and drill!
Monday, April 7, 2014
The Beauty of Spring
Spring is upon us in Washington Wine Country
The birds are chirping, the temperature is in the 70s and the valley is dusted with beautiful blooming fruit trees.
These lovely apricots are breathtaking against the bright blue sky. Follow me on Instagram @laceylybeck
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
In The Garden: Lettuce Bed
Our future salads and green smoothies are looking GOOD! |
Thursday, March 13, 2014
The Road not Taken
"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— | |
I took the one less traveled by, | |
And that has made all the difference." -Robert Frost |
It amazes me how I drive this road often, for work, traveling between vineyards and yet on this day, it was like I was viewing this with new eyes. I had to stop.
I turned around a corner and there it was. An image which took me directly to Robert Frost's lovely Poem, The Road Not Taken.
I was moved to stop and soak in the meaning of that poem which I memorized and fell in love with in 4th grade poetry class. Life takes many turns and I believe we all have the power to choose our path, not by a road map but by an accumulation of many small decisions over time. It is easy to compare oneself to others, wanting for more, wishing to be a little different.
Comparison really is the theft of joy.
I am reminded to be me. Take risk and adventure. Go against the grain. Be different. Be YOU.
In this materialistic world, be you and be the best you. That is all you need.
Be unique.
Be You.
It makes all the difference.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Change in the Air
The vineyard floors are greener by the day, my sign Spring has sprung!
February was an interesting month to say the least.
6 inches of snow.
Temperatures in the single digits.
[ok East Coasters and Mid-westerners... I know that is nothing to you]
Our grapes were able to slide by unscathed.
What is your sign that Spring is on its way?
With longer days and more sunshine ahead of us, spring really gets me excited!
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Rubber to Road: Starting up those starts!
We have budgeted for it
This is the year we will have a kick ass garden. Step One: From seeds to seedlings.
The Seedling vs starts debate has been settled and here I present you with grow station. Here is what you will need for your own starts station:
Total Cost: $125
We were able to find the lights and bulbs at our local Habitat for Humanity store here in Richland. I recommend one cool and one warm spectrum bulb per light. I do not spend the money on the garden grow lights as these have seen me through thus far.
Why start our own? I love to see the first germination, the first leaf unfold and see as our jungle of a garden grows and grows. I love to pick exactly which variety I want to grow and have lots of options. I love tending to an indoor garden when the February cold hits. And finally, we are looking forward to staggering our plant dates a few weeks to hopefully encourage a long and plentiful harvest.
I cant wait to see the first little guy push through the soil!
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Snow days in Wine Country
Pruning is in full swing. Each bud will produce 1-3 clusters per vine. Each one of those bad boys is important for the perfect end product, that delicious glass of wine.
The haircut looks good on 'em!
And the snow shows all the footprint from deer and coyotes. Cheers from wine country!
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
The beginning of a Garden
I have that dream.
The Gasparotti's Garden Haul |
And this year, we are attempting to get on their level.
With hopes of more time outdoors, less time in front of the tube and a healthier "dirt to table" relationship with our food, the hubs and I are diving in! The to-do list is long but the reward will be great!
2013 was a good start but there is lots of work to be done and am looking forward to see our garden grow in 2014!
Monday, January 27, 2014
ABQ: Pep Rally and Game Time!
Thursday, January 16, 2014
12th man at Starbucks!!
12¢ tall coffees at participating Starbucks locations around Washington State tomorrow in honor of Blue Friday!
Wear your Hawks colors and enjoy yourself 12 oz of fan excitement in anticipation of Sundays big game! What go to dips are you making for the game?! If you are lucky enough to live in the big city, check out the Seahawks Press release Here for rallies and other discounts happening around Seattle.
I think it is time the Husband and I whip up some Smoked Jalapeno Poppers on the Traeger,
Recipe to follow!
Now get ready to hit Starbucks in your best Seahawk gear and Go Hawks!
ABQ in a weekend
Go Cougs! |
Have an A1 day! |
Bloody Mary at Scalo, Marble Brewing Company |
Monday, January 6, 2014
Garden Debate: Seeds or Seedlings
Lets rewind and tackle the first of many big questions: Do you start your plants from seeds or do you purchase your seedlings from the store?
Why start your plants from seed in your own home? The reasons are different for each gardener.
Seedlings |
Ready to Harvest |