Happy Pi Day! Featuring Betty's Pies Bumbleberry Pie Recipe

It's impossible for me to think about really good pie without thinking about Betty's Pies in Two Harbor's, Minnesota. Ok... I'll be honest. It's impossible for me to even think about Pi (3.14159265359) without thinking about Betty's Pies. Pitiful, right?

It's an annual trek for us up to the north shore for a camping trip near Tofte, and we always HAVE to stop in Two Harbors at Betty's.

I usually double up on the pie - starting with a pasty (a sort of beef and potato pie) and finishing with bumbleberry pie.

Here's the recipe for that fabulous bumbleberry pie - straight from the book "Betty's Pies Favorite Recipes."

spring is in the air! LANDSCAPE DREAMING!

Now that there is a hint of spring in the air and we're hitting temps in the 50's, I have been busy planning my summer landscaping projects... and I can't wait to get my hands dirty. 

As I type this, my office window is open to allow the fresh air to come in. I have a super strong urge to do some landscape design and I'm all over Pinterest for inspiration. 

I'm in love with ornamental grasses and want to fill my bare spaces this spring with beautiful grasses in varying heights. I love this first image showing sedum combined with ornamental grasses.

It's so great to feel the energy of spring. It's the season of starting things anew and shedding the old. I can hear the water running constantly as the snow melts. I know that it won't be long until we can enjoy the new deck that we built last fall and enjoy our back yard without worrying about the dog jumping over the fence because the snow is too high. 

You can find more inspiration on my Pinterest board. All above images can be sourced there as well!

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Do you have big landscaping plans for this year? What are you dreaming of now that spring is finally here?

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A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE LIFE goes Local in the Minneapolis Area!

Welcome to A BEAUTIFUL MINNE LIFE - a real lifestyle blog for MINNE-apolis area residents and visitors interested in creating a beautiful little life for themselves and their families.

Creating a beautiful little life is not about simple living. It's about keeping things easy, uncomplicated, small... It's about finding joy in the little things and taking great care in the details that make up your daily life. It's how we live here in Minnesota!

In this blog, A BEAUTIFUL MINNE LIFE, you'll see inside fabulous area homes that aren't on the parade or in any magazines... The ones that show the real, eclectic, colorful side of the Twin Cities. You'll find seasonal home and garden tips that are practical and fun.

A BEAUTIFUL MINNE LIFE will cover local events and festivals. Not the downtown clubs, but fun things that might not be on your radar! There will be awesome ideas for things to do and places to go - here in the Minneapolis / St. Paul area and beyond.

You'll not only hear about great local Farmers Markets to visit, but you'll also get new recipes to try with your haul! Real recipes that your family will love!

You'll see area street style trends to give you great new ideas, and find places to go to create your own great looks for less.

Finally, you will see inside some fabulous area homes that aren't in any parades but showcase some fabulous, funky, Minneapolis style.

I can't wait for you to see everything that's in store for you!