a year of ideas from my house to yours
Ok! You’re right! It is too early to put plants and flowers outside in Colorado. I always adhere to the Mother’s Day rule. But this year, it is just so much harder! The weather is beautiful this week and we are spending a lot of time outside. The grass is turning green and the lilacs are beginning to bud. The patio is normally full of plants and flowers. But it really is too early! So I decided to make a Spring Patio Lantern that I can simply carry inside if the weather turns.
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I am obsessed with herbs! I am always trying new ones, some with success, others a complete failure. Different herbs require different climates, different soil consistency, a multitude of factors. I take advantage of the experts at my local nursery to help me with my choices. My failures are normally a result of ignoring those experts and thinking I know better! Wrong! But…I have learned a lot over the years. With that in mind, I have put together a list of what the experts believe are the 10 best herbs for beginners. Through trial and error, I have found them to be right!
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Have you ever noticed how easily scents can change your mood? The sense of smell is widely considered the most powerful sense we humans possess. The dogs really have nothing on us! The scent of a certain flower can bring back memories long forgotten. Sauce simmering on the stovetop can trigger hunger. The scent of pine can transport us into the future with anticipation of the coming holidays. Realizing this, Essential Oil diffusers have become a must have in every household. As a result, Aromatherapy is finally getting the kudos it has long deserved.
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Covid has affected us all in one way or another. I would like to be writing about something as trivial as how to organize your junk drawer. I am trying very hard to keep a good balance on a blog that was meant to show you just that.
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My heart goes out to the graduates this year. I am hoping for a miracle. A miracle that allows life to return to normal soon. A miracle, so that the Class of 2020 will get to go to their Senior Prom, so they can walk across the stage in front of all their classmates with an audience full of family members cheering on their achievements.
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This year Easter will be very different for all of us. Although I no longer have little ones at home, I’m well aware that so many things will change for those who do. With social distancing rules extended to the end of April, community Easter egg hunts are out of the question. In addition, big family gatherings at Grandma’s house will also remain off limits. I put together this Easter Scavenger Hunt with hopes that it might help you make the day as special as possible.
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It’s been a few years now since we finally got around to updating the kitchen. Looking through all the Throwback Thursday posts on Facebook, I decided to share one of my own right here.
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I have had this post planned for quite awhile. The perfect Easter tablescape is such an important part of making your holiday special. A beautiful table sets the tone for a wonderful celebration. However, given what we are all facing this year, we have no plans for a traditional Easter celebration at my house. Still, I decided to go ahead and post it anyways.
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When I think about spring, the first thing that comes to mind for me are the flowers! Some of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers bloom in the springtime. They represent the start of a brand new year. The season of renewal at it’s very best! Here are just a few that are the very definition of spring.
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I just wanted to share this facebook post from my daughter. She is currently living in San Diego, California which has issued a statewide “stay at home” order. It is a relief to me that she is taking this seriously and realizes no one is exempt.
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