DonorsChoose.org

Awhile back, reader Erin told us about DonorsChoose.org, a website where there is a listing of financial needs for schools for all kinds of projects ranging from fitness to science and the arts. They have a specific dollar amount that they are trying to raise for their project and you can donate however much you want towards that. After Erin mentioned it, we kept meaning to check it out and then, last week, Crate and Barrel emailed a Giving Card for DonorsChoose.org (kudos to Crate and Barrel because we aren't even big shoppers there). It was fun picking out which project to donate to and we look forward to doing some more giving via this site.

We LOVED Dave Ramsey's Town Hall for Hope last night and hope you watched it too. If you missed it, Fox Business Channel will re-air it this weekend.

April in Indiana

Sure, Billie Holiday never sang about April in Indiana but it is getting inspiring and gorgeous here in our state. We love red bud trees and there is even a street named Red Bud Lane off of 82nd St. The last 2 pictures are from there. It's looking good but maybe not quite at its peak yet.

While browsing through the Indiana artists on Zazzle the other day, we came across many talented people. We LOVE the poster of The State theatre in South Bend by Michael Sriver.

Scenes from... the IMA grounds

We've loved roaming the grounds at the Indianapolis Museum of Art for many years. We like to imagine what it would have been like to live at Lilly house back in the day and throw parties that F. Scott Fitzgerald would have written about. We visited the grounds this past weekend and, as usual, found all kinds of beauty. The pink flowers were on a Rose Tree of China (prunus triloba multiplex) which was not only gorgeous but smelled amazing (as absolutely everyone who passed it said). We might have to buy one of those.

We always admire the architecture of the Naval Armory when we visit White River Architectural Salvage and Antiques.

White River Architectural Salvage & Antiques

We don't have an old house so we don't need to find rare replacements for fixtures nor do we have a good place to put an old discount store coin operated merry-go-round but, we love to browse at White River Architectural Salvage and Antiques store. We actually have purchased little things in the past like framed art and a couple of tin ceiling pieces (which we made into a clock and a picture frame). This time though, we didn't buy anything but just enjoyed exploring the place and taking some pictures to tell you about it in case you haven't been there. They make us want to buy a huge barn or an old church to live in so we can have room for the great old bars and old church doors and confessionals that they have. Pictured here are some cool stained glass pieces, a gorgeous art deco bar, and some great old signs that they have out front. The place is sprawling and there are treasures inside and outside. Plus, whether we buy something or not, the employees are always very friendly to us. Be sure to carve some time out one afternoon and visit this great place.