tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55618277530997308322024-03-05T04:55:09.722-05:00Home for the SeasonsKeeping it simple.Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-79579158933254544822017-06-23T10:00:00.000-04:002017-06-23T10:00:15.727-04:00Woodpecker Watching WeekendWoodpecker Watching Weekend. Say that 3 times fast. Hmmmm, could be good for a laugh. 😀<br />
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Is there anything better than a nice relaxing weekend, where you actually just relax? Possibly, but a whole weekend to relax is wonderful. No kids. Don't get me wrong, I love kids, but sometimes it's nice to just be in adult company, and then have quiet times with no kids. I don't think the Woodpeckers that I watched all weekend would have been as social if kids were running around playing, screaming, and having fun, as kids do. It's their job.<br />
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High in a dead, hollowed out tree nest was a family of Woodpeckers. Mother diligently bringing food to the babies. What an awesome sight to see. Behind our camper, next to the wood pile.....so close, yet so far away. The nest, of course is really high in the tree. Which made amateur photography challenging to say the least. But what fun!</div>
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Saturday morning was my first introduction, which was odd. My husband and I returned home from the camper on Wednesday and returned to the camper on Friday, but they weren't on my radar the first part of the week. I was distracted and not relaxed at all during that trip. This trip? Relaxation. I could hear nature, even the pesky mosquitos trying to get far too close. Lots of chirping, squawking noises were coming from somewhere and that's where the investigation began.<br />
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If you look closely at the pictures that seem to be just the hole/nest opening, you'll see a tiny little head in there, sometimes two heads. Noisy little things at feeding time and so fun to watch.<br />
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Mother bird was quick. It took a long time to get a shot of her. Any of them really. I did a lot of spying and waiting over the weekend, just to capture a picture of them. Waiting is fun when you're outdoors, with a campfire, and Saturday evening's dinner was cooked over the campfire. Plenty of waiting time. LOVED IT!!<br />
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From a photography standpoint, and I am a complete amateur, the telephoto zoom lens I used works great, but for such a far distance the camera really needs to be stabilized. The tripod was at home and it was just me holding the camera. There were a plethora of blurred pictures to delete, but there were some pretty decent pictures also. That's just my opinion.<br />
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Note to self: pack a tripod or a monopod, just in case there is something wonderful to photograph. One never knows what they will run into while enjoying a beautiful day outdoors.<br />
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Higher up in the tree on the opposite side was a pair of nest openings as well. No sign of activity, but my focus was on the nest that was closest and most convenient.<br />
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See the two little ones in the picture below? Sweet baby birds. This was a truly fun lesson in photography. Being able to snap photos of the same object, and moving objects, at different times of the day with different lighting is a wonderful learning environment. Being able to get a better grasp of what needs changing on the camera and be able to change quickly is challenging for this beginner.<br />
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It was a fabulous weekend and I did learn a lot about my camera, lighting, steadying the camera, sneaking up on birds, and the fact that they seemed to sense when I was getting the camera. Sure, they can't see into the camper, it just seemed that way. They would get active, I would walk to get the camera, and they would stop.<br />
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Sometimes, all I had to do was walk inside and touch the camera and they would stop. If I walked inside and started washing dishes or cleaning, they would keep right on chirping and squawking. Tricky little feathered friends.<br />
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I managed to get a great shot of a darling dragonfly also. He/she just happened to be on a bush next to the camper while I was waiting for my Woodpecker friends.There were so many dragonflies around. While kayaking, they just land on the kayak, paddles, or any part of your body and stay a while, getting a ride down the river. They are lovely, just look at those transparent wings. Such a pretty blue on the head and the funny little eyes.<br />
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A break from the daily grind and a weekend of relaxation. Just what the doctor ordered. It was truly wonderful. Good times. Great friends. Campfires. Kayaking. Sunshine. Blue skies. Sleeping in. Breakfast in bed. Nature. And lots of laughs. Hard to beat that kind of a weekend.<br />
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Thanks for visiting. Come back soonSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-67146928134837556652017-06-15T11:03:00.001-04:002017-06-15T11:08:46.272-04:00Decorative Shelves & Shutters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Shutters add a rustic, homey touch to an area, and the kitchen is a great place to start that warm feeling when you are at home. They are a wonderful focal point that draws the eye to an area. Last week I shared my <a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2017/06/kitchen-shelves.html" target="_blank">Kitchen Shelves</a> project with you, if you missed that post it can be seen<span style="color: blue;"><i><b><a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2017/06/kitchen-shelves.html" target="_blank"> here</a></b></i></span>. As promised this is an update to share the shutters that were added to finish the project. </div>
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Remember where it all started? The mirror? The little frames? The "What was I thinking"? Yeah, not one of my best attempts of beautifying the house. But hey! We can bounce back and change aspects of our surroundings to make it really pretty.<br />
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Removing the mirror and adding shelves did a lot to improve this spot on the wall, but it still seemed lacking. Something was missing and in my mind I knew what I wanted. It must have been in my mind from the beginning. Why else would I have gone for shorter shelves instead of extending them the length of the buffet? (That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.)<br />
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A funny thing happened while making the shutters, my brain took a vacation. It was the most difficult task to think of making a diagonal piece for the shutters. The idea was scrapped and the shutters were left with the two cross pieces for a couple of weeks.<br />
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In case you're wondering, this was a very inexpensive project. The shutters were made from furring strips purchased at Home Depot. I used 1" x 3" x 8' furring strips at a cost of less than $2 for an 8 ft piece. The cross pieces were made from 1" x 2" x 8' furring strips, which costs about $1. Both shutters were made for less than $10.<br />
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Adding the shutters has made a big difference to this area. I love the way it turned out. The picture below was taken shortly after the project was completed. (Don't you love the dried Hydrangea bloom on the left?)<br />
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After a few weeks, I couldn't take it.......I wanted the diagonal cross pieces. Sometime before Autumn, the diagonal pieces were added. It's a lot easier to add them while doing the project initially, trying to match colors afterwards.....not so easy. However, it was well worth the extra time. That nagging feeling that it wasn't "complete" was gone.<br />
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Here are the shelves during Spring of this year. It's so cute I just want to lick the whole picture. Ok, maybe not lick the picture, that would be gross. But I do love the way it turned out.<br />
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It's nice to be able to change things up during the year, for any season or occasion. The bottom shelf can be cleared, placing cups, creamers, sugars, teas, etc., when the buffet is used as a drink station. Or napkins, plates, and assorted items added if it's used as a snack bar. There are so many possibilities.<br />
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Glad to have gone with the diagonal cross pieces also. It gives the shutters a little more character. The wood grain really shows through with the stain. And of course......they don't have to be perfect. Imperfectly perfect.....that's the way I like things.<br />
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Last week, with summer coming and Easter having left us, I wanted to decorate this area so that it could stay (possibly) until Autumn. Summer is a very busy time for us and I don't normally decorate twice during the summer. Honestly, it's rare that anything gets moved around in the Summer. This is where I started, a fresh, clean look. The stacked dessert dishes that I found at an antique store up north last year have been begging to sit out on the shelves.<br />
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Then......I changed my mind. Better now? I think so. The dessert dishes aren't front and center, but they are still there, peeking out by the plant.<br />
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I am so happy with how this whole project turned out and also the decorating for summer. It's just sweet and charming. All of it.<br />
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Who knew that a few furring strips and some wood stain could produce such a darling addition to the kitchen. My husband thought I was crazy, he just couldn't picture it. Now that it's finished, he loves it. He is my official "hanger of stuff". I don't mind hanging items on the the wall, but it is easier to measure and mark where I want items, and walk away. When I return, it's done. Sometimes I still hang items myself, it's nice to keep that skill honed.</div>
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The complete "after" shot. What do you think? Is it a keeper? Absolutely! The combination of the shelves and shutters has really brightened this spot in my kitchen. It seems refreshing and alive, always changing. The mirror and frames were boring and <strike>ugly</strike> blah. Much needed character, impact, and beauty is always welcome.<br />
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Easy, fun, and inexpensive. You should make a set for your home, you'll love them. I'd like another set in living room. However, I have a nice set of saloon doors from the basement that I'm thinking of using. That's a discussion for a different day.<br />
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At the end of it all, this entire project costs just under $25. The shelves and shutters together. You can't beat that with a wet noodle. It was worth every penny, adding such character, charm, warmth, and beauty for such a small price, while not taking that much time.<br />
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Time to be creative! Time to make something new! Time to breathe some freshness into our homes. Start with something easy and quick, just to get the creative juices flowing. Don't stop there, keep being creative. It's a wonderful outlet.<br />
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Thank you for stopping by for a visit. I hope you have enjoyed the shelves and shutters.<br />
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Leave a comment, let me know what you think of the way the project turned out.Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-47387625655961380362017-06-07T10:00:00.000-04:002017-06-07T10:22:40.376-04:00Kitchen Shelves<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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For so long had I wanted simple shelves in the kitchen. A little spot to decorate for the different seasons, or just in general to decorate. Finally last spring I fought the apprehension and did it. A trip to Hobby Lobby, armed with a 40% off coupon, which was not needed because the shelves were on sale for 50% off (Sweet!!!!) and back home with <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Wood-Crafting/Unfinished-Wood/34-Wide-Shelf/p/28475" target="_blank">2 unfinished wooden shelves</a>, 34 inches wide, for a whopping total of $13.99 + tax. This was my only out of pocket cost, as everything else I had on hand. Love it when that happens.</div>
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Only wanting the shelf itself to be dark, and the rest of it to blend with the wall, I used painters tape to protect the areas that would be painted the same color as the wall it would hang on. After a light sanding, and trying to get as close to the edges as possible, everything was taped well and ready for the fun part.<br />
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Stain seems to stick around forever, unless you're doing a large project. There were a couple of cans of leftover stain in my craft room, so I used whatever was on hand. Red Mahogany was used first, and later (not pictured) Jacobean which is quite a bit darker in color.<br />
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Both shelves were given two good coats of the Red Mahogany, not allowing too long to soak in, as the wood really soaks it in quickly.<br />
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After they were dry, a coat of dry brushed paint, in a combination of white, gray, and a dusky blue was added.<br />
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Once the paint had dried, I sanded the shelves. It adhered to the wood grain in some places and sanded easily in other places. Below, the board on the left has been sanded.<br />
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At this point, I applied a coat of the Jacobean stain and wiped it off right away. It really darkened it, which was much better than the red. I just wasn't feeling the red.<br />
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The next picture shows another sanding on the board on the left, and another coat of Jacobean, as opposed the the first sanding with only the Red Mahogany on the right.<br />
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The redness peeked through just a little bit, but that was nice. Darker was better in my opinion, and I was determined to use only what I had in the house. The two shelves are so different in grain, it's neat how they soak the stain in and show the beauty of each one.<br />
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After both were finished being stained, painted, sanded, stained, sanded and stained again. The colors matched and each was unique. I painted the rest of it to match the kitchen wall color. And because we had leftover paint in the basement, it was free.<br />
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Now, don't go getting nauseous while looking at the next picture. The quality is horrible and I don't know what I was thinking years ago when I put that stuff on the wall. (I might say the same thing a few years down the road, tastes change over time.) This is what the area looked like before the shelves were installed. Yes. Yes. I know. I know. Refer back to the statement of not getting nauseous.<br />
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After I marked exactly where I wanted the shelves, my husband put the shelves on the wall for me. He likes to do that kind of thing. It makes him feel like he helped with the whole project. And technically he did. It's called team work. One less thing for me to do.<br />
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At that point, I already liked the shelves better than the mirror. Wasn't too thrilled about the little hanging frames, but patience, patience. I had to talk myself down from the ledge on throwing them out right then. I had plan, and without the frames, the shelves looked a little....weird, lacking, off balance. That's it, too small above the large buffet. For the time being they would stay.<br />
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Finally a little area to put decorative "stuff". I was truly happy that the bottom of the shelves were painted the same color as the wall rather than stained dark like the top, it really helped it be a little less intrusive, and blended well with the wall.<br />
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Using the painters tape when starting this project ensured that the stain didn't get on the bottom parts, and I did use painters tape when painting the bottom to ensure that paint did not get on the stain. I think they turned out pretty well. Especially for a cost of $13.99 + tax for the whole project. That's hard to beat. Free would have been better, but not complaining about the small price tag for the big impact the shelves made to this area of the kitchen.<br />
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It is really nice having a little spot to decorate. The shelves have been up for a little over a year now and it has been fun decorating for all of the seasons. This picture is from last spring and it's first run at being decorated, items were added and taken away. You know how that goes.<br />
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An easy project and very affordable. Shelves add a decorative touch, give storage space when needed, add warmth and charm, and if you've ever wanted a fireplace mantle and don't have a fireplace, add a large shelf instead. It can serve the same purpose. Hope you enjoyed this small adventure.<br />
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Now about those little frames. Come back next week and I'll show you what I did to add a bit more beauty to this area and retire the frames.<br />
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<br />Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-15202232787944018502017-05-31T10:00:00.000-04:002017-06-02T17:57:58.313-04:00Wooden SignsI love the warmth that wooden signs add to a room. There's just something about wood that seems to conjure up the feelings of comfort, relaxation, and a sense of ease.<br />
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Wooden signs can be purchased in lots of places. You are limited to what is in the store, however adorable they are. But sometimes you just have to make it yourself. Which is exactly what happened a couple of years ago for Christmas.<br />
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My heart was set on a Sleigh Ride sign and I couldn't get the idea out of my head. Hobby Lobby sells palettes, one was purchased with a 40% off coupon. The Sleigh Ride sign is only made from 2 of the 10 boards that comprised the palette. Absolutely!!!! I deconstructed the palette. Yeah, I took it apart. For my first attempt at a larger sign, it turn out great. Maybe you remember the small Farm Fresh Basket from a few years ago? If not, you can view that post <span style="color: #3d85c6;"><a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2015/03/farm-fresh-basket.html" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">here</a><u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">.</u> </span>That was a very small basket, this sign is quite a bit larger and a little intimidating when starting. No worries. It's almost impossible to really mess up a sign that you make. Who really knows that it's not exactly what your were trying to accomplish? Only you.<br />
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This Farmer's Market sign is one of my favorites. It's really quite small and is sitting on a table in the picture below. Yes, it is also another deconstructed item. Taken apart and put back together in a different form.<br />
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Okay, so the following picture isn't the best, but I wanted to show it's relative size by showing the table and part of a small tray. Love thinking of trips to the market in Autumn.<br />
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I find it very comforting to walk into every room in the house and find something that is handmade, by the owner of the house, and I love making items for the house. It's a very personal touch.<br />
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Autumn alway make me want to snuggle in and sit by the fire. It's a very homey time of the year. A bowl of soup for dinner served with fresh bread is hard to beat on a cold autumn day.<br />
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This is a glimpse of a sign I made for the Holiday Season. There's more to come on this one, much later.<br />
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Another bonus of making your own signs is that you get to be very creative with what you're working on, how you would like the sign to look, the colors you work with, and the font you use. The next few pictures are a prime example. This is such a comfy little corner in the living room, and this charming sign added that special little something that was missing before. </div>
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So did this "Corner Shop" sign. Both of them are completely different, but with their own charm and feeling. The colors and fonts make them unique in their own right, but both compliment the corner wonderfully.</div>
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The great thing about both of these signs? Ssshh. It's really just one sign. Whaaaaat?! I know! Right?</div>
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One board. Two signs. When I want a quick change, I just walk by and flip it over. I painted each side differently and squeezed out two signs for the price of one. Okay, the wood was actually free this time. It was lying around in my husband's old wood stash in the garage, but still. </div>
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Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling is something that we try to do in every way that we can. It is amazing what you can find and reuse. Like the Fresh Eggs Sign below. The board was something I found at the thrift store for about a dollar. There was nothing about it that I liked, just that I knew it was going to be sanded and made into.......something. Not a clue what at the time, but something.</div>
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Just before Easter, it hit me. The project didn't take long at that point, since I only had to design the sign and paint it. I think it turned out well. If you're going to have eggs sitting around, why not have a sign.</div>
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Upon re-arranging a bit, the Fresh Bread sign got relocated also. Move the signs and get a different feel in an area of the room. It's refreshing to change things up a bit from time to time. </div>
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This has been my love affair with painted signs. There are many more boards lying around the garage and in my craft room. Can't wait to make more, and I will share them with you when they're done. There is one that has been on my mind for a while now. Soon. Soon. 😀</div>
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Not saying it needs to be done every day, but there are times. Considering that I usually serve homemade soup twice a week, <br />
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To keep butter at room temperature, I use a Butter Bell. Also called a French Butter Bell or a Butter Crock. It's a wonderful kitchen gadget. They come in many styles and colors to compliment any kitchen decor.<br />
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But what is it? Glad you asked. It consists of two parts, the top which has a bell shape, and the bottom into which the bell shape is placed into, inverted.<br />
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The bottom holds a small amount of water. Room temperature butter is placed in the top bell portion.<br />
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The top is then inverted into the bottom, where the water creates a seal against oxygen, allowing you to keep butter at room temperature, without it going rancid. Brilliant!!<br />
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Simple, easy, low-tech. If you've never heard of this little darling, do a quick search and see how many different styles there are floating around the internet.<br />
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If you serve fresh butter for any occasion, you will be happy to have one.<br />
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Doesn't that bread look delicious? It's Calabrese bread from a small local bakery. Love stopping in this bakery, unfortunately it is very difficult to resist the fresh baked breads and pastries. Sometimes you just have to splurge a little.<br />
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Glad you stopped by. Come back soon, there's lots to see and do.Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-8725189092124643882017-05-17T10:00:00.000-04:002017-06-02T17:59:51.000-04:00Open House Tips and TricksIt's been 2 years since the last time there was a High School Open House on my agenda. Thank goodness. Don't get me wrong, it's a lot of fun, but it is also a lot of work. Well.....if you're very wealthy and can afford a party planner to do all of the planning, work, and decorating for you, not to mention the catering part of the process to boot....then it's just money. Right? Riiiiigggghhhhht. Most people don't have that kind of disposable income to hire everything out. So out of fantasy land and back to reality, you'll do most of the work yourself. Planning, making decorations, actual decorating, cleaning, and probably some of the cooking. I can't actually help you physically do any of those items (sorry), but I am here to give you a round up of a few of my favorite ideas to help get you on the fast track to your Open House Day. Simple. Easy. Affordable.<br />
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If you have the space, consider having an Open House/Graduation Party right at home. Maybe a friend has a large screen tent your could borrow, unless you have one in storage. Tents can be rented as well, but it can be costly.<br />
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Use inexpensive items and customize them by adding decorative elements in the color of your theme. <br />
<a name='more'></a>The takeout box, in the photo below, was filled with gourmet jelly beans (Jelly Belly like jelly beans from GFS). To take up some of the space, I put a clean square treat box in the bottom of the container. Maybe using smaller takeout boxes would have been better, but I had these on hand from another event. Decorative elements: Chopsticks for free from a local restaurant, then I painted the ends in coordinating colors. Layers of coordinating card stock was added to the sides, and ribbon was tied to the handle.<br />
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Paper lanterns make a big impact, and can be re-used. They were tied to trees using the same color ribbon as the above picture. A spool of ribbon can go a long way.<br />
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Use baskets, tins, buckets, and pails that you already have on hand lying around the house to use in a decorative way. Add some color coordinating element to tie it all together.<br />
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Make your own card holders and signs to label the dishes, drinks, snacks, anything being served, etc. The little pop of colors throughout the entire party really brings your theme colors together. You can view the tutorial for the card holders <i><b><u><a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2015/05/grad-cap-cardholder-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here</a></u>.</b></i><br />
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Get creative and make centerpieces for the tables. Think outside of the box. Make them as simple or as elaborate as you like. That's the beauty of doing it yourself.....you can make whatever you want.<br />
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Inside of the brown kraft paper bag centerpieces are glass jars with floral foam in them to hold the wooden skewers and dowels that were used to hold the balls and the year banner. Adding layers of tissue paper to the top of the bag and sticking the skewers and dowels through the paper hides the floral foam and jar.<br />
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The pretty little flower holders are three mini wine bottles stuck together with hot glue and wrapped in twine. Very easy to make and are reusable. I still use these today and the pictures above are from 2 years ago. You might want to get an early start on these, as you'll need the wine bottles to be empty. Hmmmm. Invite some friends over and have a "mini" wine party. Instead of opening a regular bottle of wine, serve mini bottles.<br />
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Re-use items that you already have. The above picture is a centerpiece that was made for my youngest son's Open House in 2013. The flower pot is the same as the flower pot in the picture below, which is from my eldest son's Open House in 2011. I had (still have) 4 of them. There were originally from my eldest daughter's baby shower in 2009. I painted them white for the baby shower. They were reused in 2011, and in 2013, changing the look with ribbon and then with a can of black spray paint and they were completely "new".<br />
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Card boxes for the Open House are a great idea. However, you don't have to be limited by a box, you can use anything you would like. With a little imagination you can transform anything you have around the house. Like the card basket below. You can view the tutorial <b><i><u><a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2015/07/banner-themed-card-box.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</u></i></b><br />
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If you are going to use flowers, carnations are a greatly underrated flower. They are inexpensive, come in lots of colors, and last a long time. Since they do last, this allows you to purchase them a few days early, arrange them in containers and not think about them until it's time to put them on tables the of the event, or the evening before.<br />
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With all of the other tasks to accomplish at the last minute, don't spend time going to purchase flowers at the last minute. Get a variety that holds its blooms well and cross that off your list early(ish).<br />
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A great way to save time and money.....purchase your cupcakes or cake from a large store instead of a smaller bakery, then make your own toppers. It gives you the freedom to coordinate your desserts with all of your other decorations.<br />
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Design and create favors for the occasion. It's easy to coordinate the favors using your theme colors and graphics. The design that is used on the favor bags in the pictures below was also used on the cupcake toppers in the above picture, as well as on the bottoms of Hershey Kisses, and the graduation cap was also used on the invitations.<br />
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Repurpose large items you have for serving. My drink dispensers and wine boxes were set on the potting bench which was moved to the garage for the day, due to the rain in the morning and possible rain all day. It's been used on the deck in the backyard for occasions when the weather was nice. It's durable, pretty, and has storage space underneath. No need to find (or rent) another table just for drinks.<br />
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Save lots of money by making your own banner. It can be simple or elaborate, you could even make a banner that is more of a picture banner. If you have the ability to make it yourself, I truly suggest that you do. It's fun and gives you the freedom to create what you envision.<br />
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Note the table on the left in the following photo. It was a very windy day on Open House day in 2011. It was very difficult to get the table clothes to stay down.<br />
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Having remembered the effects of the wind on the table clothes, in 2013 I made tablecloth weights. Simple, easy, and effective. You can read about the tablecloth weights<a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2013/06/outdoor-tablecloth-weights.html" target="_blank"> <i><b><u>here.</u></b></i></a><br />
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Personalize treats, candies, and favors. Small round stickers can be applied to the bottom of Hershey kisses. Large candy bars can be altered with homemade stickers. Favor bags and containers can get a face lift by using your printer or stamping and/or embossing supplies. In the photo below, Hershey nuggets got a makeover by designing a label on mailing labels using photos, school/graduation information and of course school colors. I have used this method for 2 baby showers and a banquet also. It's a wonderful way to personalize the little nuggets of yumminess.<br />
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And my absolute favorite thing to do for decorating, when possible, is to add a stack of books with theme colored ribbon. The first photo below is from my youngest son's Open House in 2013. Personalize the books with classes that were taken in High School.<br />
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For a baby shower in 2014 I used a few of these adorable table elements that the Mother-To-Be got to take with her, as the books were actual books to use in the nursery. Note the stamped sentiment on the side. Each stack of books had a different sentiment stamped onto the binding.<br />
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Again in 2015 a stack of books with ribbon was used for yet another Open House.<br />
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Good Luck! Have fun! And be creative!Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-48605240847359781312017-05-10T10:00:00.000-04:002017-05-10T10:00:22.311-04:00It's Been A Long Time...It's been such a long time since I've been here. Sorry friends. Life took over. A couple of years of not feeling well physically really took a toll on my creative desire. The aches and pains have mostly gone, but that leaves a lot to be done to get back on track with regular household tasks, as well as all of the projects that I wanted to complete. By the way, those have gone unfinished, as of yet.<br />
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Now? It's back to the grindstone!! Yay! I'm looking forward to tackling many projects, large and small. Well, not too large. I must pace myself. And hopefully, not hurt myself again. I hope you'll join me for a new round of fun. The creativity and enthusiasm are starting to bubble up inside me. Come back soon. There's plenty to do.Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-44451250305850959712015-12-17T09:26:00.001-05:002015-12-17T09:30:23.424-05:00Vanilla Extract Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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A few months ago I started a batch of Homemade Vanilla Extract to give away as gifts this Christmas season. What an easy gift to put together. This is where it started. You can see the beans and vodka all nice and fresh in the bottles on the first day.</div>
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Ingredients were very simple: good vanilla beans and vodka. You can view that post <i><span style="color: #b20000;"><u><b><a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2015/09/homemade-vanilla-extract.html" target="_blank">here: Homemade Vanilla Extract!</a></b></u></span></i> A little over 3 months later and it's time to get them ready for gift giving. When I ordered the bottles from the <a href="http://www.specialtybottle.com/" target="_blank">Specialty Bottle Company</a>, I also ordered <a href="http://www.specialtybottle.com/shrink-bands.aspx" target="_blank">Shrink Bands</a> for the caps. They came in a package of 250......ummmm overkill for my small project, but for the price, well worth it to "complete" the bottles. </div>
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Super easy to use!! Slip one of the shrink bands on top of the bottle, with the cap on tightly, and you are ready to take this project to a more professional look.</div>
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It really did take some time to build up my courage to try using the shrink bands. Why, you ask? Who knows. It must have been the fear of trying something new.<i> <u>It was not scary at all.</u></i> Worrying and fretting was a complete waste of time. </div>
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All of the bottles were sealed. Yippee!! And look how yummy the extract looks. Such a nice deep brown, chocolate-caramel like color. It was fun to watch the transformation over the last 3 months. </div>
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Now, on to the fun part: the labels. There are lots of websites to order customized labels, but I just couldn't justify spending money on something I could create myself. The only thing I purchased for this project was printable vinyl sheets. Actually I needed them for Lavender Body Scrub which I helped my grandson make for his Mom, Great Grandma, and his other Grandmother. Still have lots of vinyl sheets left over, so it was a huge savings as opposed to ordering customized labels. </div>
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Ordering labels is probably less work on the computer, but limited as far as your choice of what is offered. If you don't feel comfortable designing your own labels from scratch, by all means order them. There are many options available. If you design your own labels, then you are only limited by your own imagination. I designed these using Microsoft Word. That's it! No fancy publishing software. It's actually amazing how creative one can get using what some think is strictly a word processing program. </div>
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There was some concern due to the fact that I have an inkjet printer, and there is the possibility of ink run if the labels were to get soaked. No problem!!! Self lamenting sheets. In stock in my craft room, over top of the printable vinyl..... concern removed. No running, rubbing, or peeling off. </div>
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Love the way they turned out. Perfect for the look I envisioned. They look a little old fashioned, kind of vintage. Very neutral, and they don't scream Christmas. </div>
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Now I have 12 bottles of this extract. It will be paired with a jar mix of chocolate chip cookies. Those will be made later this week, and delicious Christmas cookies, again, later this week. </div>
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Sounds like there's a lot to do this week. In the picture below, you can see the back labels as well. This being a first attempt....it went well. It's a great gift idea. A little pre-planning so the Vanilla Extract can steep for a few months, but a very low impact project. And.....you have a few months to design or order labels. </div>
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There you have it: the update and finished bottles of Homemade Vanilla Extract. I'm excited to finish the entire gift and give them away. One thing I can check off of my list. </div>
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Thanks for stopping to see the update of this gift. It's so easy, I would encourage everyone to make a batch to give a way, and be sure to keep a bottle for yourself. Next I'd like to try lemon extract and almond extract. Maybe after the Holidays.</div>
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Okay, let's be honest, that question can be taken in two completely different ways. If you live with, or have lived with teenage boys, then you know this to be all too true. Luckily today I'm talking of things that smell good.</div>
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One year I couldn't find this luscious smelling candle, something about the producer of the scent not having it, or something. Vague, I know, because the only thing I heard at that point was, "blah, blah, blah". Inside my head, a voice was screaming. "How dare you not have MY scent for the Holiday!!!! Well now what?!! What am I supposed to do?!!" Not to worry, I didn't have to be dragged kicking and screaming from the store, knocking over displays on my way out. That's where <a href="http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.jsp" target="_blank">TJ Maxx</a> and <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/" target="_blank">Home Goods</a> saved the day. They carried a retired scent by Yankee Candle called Sage. Guess what? It was the exact same candle scent as <a href="http://www.yankeecandle.com/search?Ntt=Holiday+Sage&_requestid=87034#" target="_blank">Holiday Sage</a>, but without the Holiday "look" to it. I also scoured <a href="http://www.ebay.com/" target="_blank">eBay</a> that year looking for fragrance tarts. Pictured below are the retired scents, and they are available at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, which is where these pictures are from and they link back to the Amazon page.</div>
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Since that one year, I have turned into a bit of a hoarder when it comes to this scent. When I find it, I purchase extra, and then pack it away with the Christmas decorations. Just in case the next year it's not available. This year I picked up 4 large jar candles (buy 2 get 2 free coupon) and will probably go back for more. Also when the candles are spent. I take the remaining wax out of the bottoms of the jar and use it in tart warmers. Use every last bit.</div>
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Don't you just love pinecones?!! They are so versatile and can truly be used for more than one season. Love them!!<br />
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With Christmas around the corner, a few weeks ago I decided that frosted pinecones were what the house needed this year. Why? I really have no idea. It just sounded right. So I gather white acrylic paint, plaster of paris, a little water, an old bowl for mixing, and a paper plate to roll the pinecones in paint. Yes I did!! I mixed the plaster of paris with water, then mixed that with the paint, as if I were making chalk paint. I wanted the paint to dry quickly with strong adhesion. This did the trick.<br />
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It didn't take long, about an hour for all of the pinecones that I had, and a few had to be hand painted. Now I have a plethora of frosted pinecones. And since I'm feeling a little behind in the decorating area (my plan was to start the Monday before Thanksgiving), I feel like it just has to be done today. Don't be like "this" me. Take your time and enjoy it.<br />
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Here are some of the ways that I have used the pinecones, so far. It's very possible that all of this may change once I feel caught up, or just think it's not quite right. Who knows, the pinecones might just stay where they are until the Christmas decorations come down. I know....a bit fickle right now.<br />
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A galvanized tray in the living room, on the coffee table. I love the little hint of red with the twine on the stack of gifts. Ok, they really are just empty boxes, but darn cute.<br />
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The kitchen centerpiece. Originally there were faux cranberries scatter amongst the greenery and pinecones. They were switched out for rusty bells.<br />
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Yes, I do think the rusty bells are better. Gives the whole thing a little character. Those little red berries might have to go. I'm not sure. Over all, I like it. Simple, easy, and more time to finish other projects.<br />
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One lonely, little pinecone on the shelf in my favorite corner of the kitchen. Love the old cream can that I found at an antique shop last spring.<br />
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Pinecones are such neat pieces of nature. They are beautiful! So many different shapes and sizes. I must go hunting for them next year and hopefully find a variety of shapes. Store bought pinecones are pretty standard in shape.<br />
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These 3 needed some work for this pitcher. I attached skewers to the bottom of them, using my hot glue gun. When they were cooled, they were wrapped in green florist tape, then placed in the pitcher with the greenery.<br />
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And as always, my crazy mantel. I should write a post just on the insane fireplace, hearth, and mantel that graces my family room. The family room is very odd anyways. I have never seen anything quite like it. Not sure who designed it, or why on earth they would design it that way, but......I'm not an architect, so what do I know. I do know it's an odd little room. Oh, let me rephrase that, it's a very unique room with an abundance of character.<br />
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Yes, monster pinecones. This one is about a foot tall. It's very cool. My son asked me what kind of mutant tree I got it from. He makes me laugh.<br />
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Pinecones a-plenty this year. Not just pinecones, frosted pinecones. It was fun, easy, and super inexpensive. I had everything in the house, so it cost nothing extra except time.<br />
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The old lanterns were purchased at a yard sale about 4 years back. The lady running the yard sale sold all 3 of them (only 2 are pictured) for $2. Can't beat that with a wet noodle, and couldn't pass up a deal like that for 3 sturdy, heavy, metal lanterns.<br />
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The mantel is a work in progress, it always is for me. It's only about 5 inches deep, but 13 to 15 feet long and completely off center, spanning 2/3 of the wall. Do you feel my pain? Back to the subject at hand. Pinecones!! There are other pinecones, frosted and unfrosted, but that's for another day. So, until then....off with you. Go decorate your space and have lots of fun doing so. Put some Christmas music on and sing at the top of your lungs!! This season is not nearly long enough, in my opinion.<br />
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Thanks for visiting. Come back soon.Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-21524428818237121572015-11-28T09:00:00.000-05:002015-11-28T09:00:03.887-05:00Free End Table Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Such details on this little table. The sides reminded me of lyres, the curved legs were sweetly feminine, but not overly, and the nice mix of straight lines and curves was just perfect. But it wasn't going in my house in this particular state.</div>
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It's amazing what a little cleaning and some chalk paint will do for a piece of furniture. I had some black paint leftover from an entertainment center project for my son. Chalk paint dries fast, making it a good medium to use for a project to complete in a day or two. Unfortunately, this project was started, then set aside for sometime and finished at a later date due to an injury. </div>
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After 2 complete coats of chalk paint and sufficient dry time, the decision had to be made to distress the piece or leave it as it was. This is always a difficult decision for me. When left in tact, furniture looks so nice and perfect. Although some pieces look too perfect, like this table. </div>
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The fine details were not popping out, it seemed a little.......flat. My decision was made. It needed some distressing. Just enough to bring out the details and catch your eye. </div>
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After taking sandpaper to the edges and details, giving it a good coat of wax paste, and some buffing with a soft cloth, it looked much better. It had more character and it just looked.....right. It was supposed to have some scuff marks and look a little worn. </div>
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Much better! Now it had some pop. Now it didn't look too perfect. Sometimes you just need to use some sand paper. I love the details on this table. </div>
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The lines of it stand out now. That's one way to determine if you really want to distress a piece or not. Ask yourself if distressing the piece will help to bring out the details. Although this piece is not heavily distressed, it's just enough to draw attention to the edges and curves. </div>
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Now that this project is finished, I can get started on all of the projects and tasks that I've gotten behind on due to a setback. Don't you love that? What can you do? Just dig in, get it done, and start checking items off of your list. Now... The first thing I want to check off of my list is decorating for Christmas!! Yay!!!! </div>
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Always in search of the perfect Christmas stockings and Christmas stocking holders, last year a compromise was made. I managed to find (or change) Christmas stocking holders to tide me over until I find what's perfect for me.</div>
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Decorating for Christmas is a fun, and expressive way to beautify your home. In the quest for the perfect look to suit our own style, we look; explore magazines, websites, catalogs, anything we can get our hands on.<br />
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Have you ever purchased an item and then years down the road realize it needs to go away, but due to sentimental reasons, or even frugality, you choose to hang on to it? <i>No?</i> Good for you!!! Well, I have. The items in question: Christmas Stocking Hangers. </div>
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The adorable, and might I add.....very heavy, pewter stocking hangers pictured below were just what I was looking for.....at the time. My children were young and they were "perfect"! Sweet and whimsical for a home with children. Not mentioned is the fact that they were a great price. The set of 4 costs about $11. That was 15 years ago.<br />
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Now my children are grown and my taste has changed considerably over the years, but it was difficult to to think about parting with these. To me they represent memories of my children's childhood days. Then there was the problem of what to replace the hangers with. Anything that I have fallen in love with, is out of the question where price is concerned. Anything with a price tag that I would be willing to pay, would be best left in the store. Work with me people!!!! I'm trying to be frugal!!</div>
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Frugal almost hit me in the head!! I wrap a few empty boxes when decorating for Christmas and put them in various places around the house, just for effect. Akin to the <i><a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2015/11/clever-christmas-tree-extras-storage.html" target="_blank">Storage Box for Christmas Tree Extras</a></i>. Well why not add a few extra boxes to the mantle?</div>
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Absolutely!! I hid the unwanted hangers in a box. Technically, they were under a box, but let's not quibble over terms. They weren't to be seen last Christmas, and that was the most important part.</div>
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Ok, so I grabbed a few garment gift boxes. The long, flat, rectangular, inexpensive ones. Measured the length of the four hangers, as they usually sat on the mantle in a group, and also measured the height. With these numbers, I cut my boxes. The four hangers sitting together were longer than the boxes that I had on hand. so cutting one end off of two boxes, I slid them together to obtain the length required. </div>
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At this time, the length side was cut to accommodate the height of the stocking hangers. After all was complete and taped in place, it was wrapped in my standard brown kraft paper and embellished with a little greenery. </div>
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This was put over the top of the 4 hangers, as one large group. The box covered all of them at the same time, so that it looked like one gift sitting on it's side on the mantle.</div>
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So much better than looking at those 4 pewter, child friendly stocking hangers that really needed to be banished from my mantle. Oh, that's a bit harsh, isn't it? Sorry little stocking hangers.</div>
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It looked a little lonely sitting by itself, so I wrapped a few other empty boxes and grouped them together as a display. Much better!! Just me, but I would rather look at a group of gifts than those hangers which I had fallen out of love with.</div>
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The opposite end of the mantle got the same treatment. That's were mine and hubby's stockings get hung. I like the sleigh, but the little house? Not so much. Covered them both with one box.</div>
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Giving the multi box treatment to this side of the mantle also made everything better. Neater, calmer, prettier, and a bit more grown up. Not to mention, much more my style. This made me happy. Empty boxes, kraft paper that I always have on hand, and extra do-dads for embellishments from the bottom of the Christmas floral box. Who knew?!!</div>
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There you have it! Reusing, reducing, and recycling, while making myself happy to boot!! And I still got to hang on to a sentimental item that I wasn't ready to part with. I stored all of wrapped boxes in a storage box, and they will be used again this year. Unless I find something both beautiful and the right price.</div>
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Now it's time to look forward to decorating this year. Some items from last year will be used, maybe something new added, and as much as possible repurposed. Looking at the calendar, there are about 2 weeks until I can start. Thanksgiving Dinner was at our house last year, which means this year I get to decorate for Christmas a little early and no one will see it until it's time. My Mother has already requested that her tree be put up so she can decorate. She wants to be able to flip the switch the day after Thanksgiving and have the bright light shining down, and the choir singing, holding single notes in harmony. Can you hear it? </div>
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It seems that every year talk of Christmas, television ads, sales, and decorations come earlier. So this post should be no surprise to you. Christmas organization!!</div>
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But to be honest, I do start thinking of the Holiday Season early in an effort to be organized and have more time to enjoy the festivities with friends and family. Shopping early is something I do every year. Although it is spread out over a few months. It's just more enjoyable to me that way. With that in mind, I am here to put a little bug in your ear that it's really closer than it seems.<br />
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This adorable little box is where I store all of the extra odds and ends which seem to collect near the Christmas Tree. Electric cord adaptors, extra bulbs, gift card sleeves, tiny gift bags, ornament hooks, pine smelling stick what-cha-ma-callits, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.</div>
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Having these items near the tree is handy, but can be very messy when not contained. Where does one store these types of items and know exactly where to look? Under the tree or right next to the tree. As I have a tendency to wrap my gifts in brown kraft paper, this storage box fits right in.</div>
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There was a sturdy, Christmas themed box, with a lid in a storage bin, which I never took out because I just didn't like the big Santa face staring at me. So I wrapped it in brown kraft paper to resemble a gift, wrapping the top and bottom separately in order to open and close the box for storage.</div>
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The ribbon was from a previous year's wrapping "fetish", and there was plenty leftover, but it stands out, very pretty, and is not confused with any of the real gifts. It's a great way to add a little something pretty to the tree and is very functional. If you have read any of my other posts when speaking of functionality, you will know this is an ongoing friendly battle between my hubby and myself: functional <strike>and ugly</strike> vs. functional and pretty. Functional and pretty wins every time, in my book anyways.</div>
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Any kind of box with a lid will work fine. Another nice feature of this particular storage option is that at the end of the season, when all of the Christmas decor is packed away, you can just store the entire box, and it's ready to go next year. If you are one that changes your style from year to year, you can always change the wrapping on the box to match your particular theme for the present year. Super easy, inexpensive, fun, pretty, and?......say it with me........functional!!</div>
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My little box of Christmas stuff extras, wrapped like this, has been in use now for about 3 or 4 years. It holds up very well. If a bulb goes out on the Christmas tree lights, or there is an ornament on the floor with no hook, I know right where to look. Also, if I purchase a new ornament, it can go on the tree immediately without having to search the large storage boxes in the basement for more hooks.</div>
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So, there you have it! Welcome to the pre-planning process for the upcoming Holiday Season. Wouldn't it be nice to accomplish some tasks early and have more time to relax and enjoy the season with loved ones? Of course.</div>
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It still may seem early, but this gives you time to think about it and wrap your box whenever you get a chance, instead of trying to make time when life starts to get busy with all of the festivities of the Holidays. </div>
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Is there anything more delicious smelling than Vanilla Extract? Hmmm that is a very good question, my friend. Not many smells make me want to eat right now. Okay popcorn and bacon, but that's a whole different story. I'm talking of baking, and Christmas gifts. Homemade Vanilla Extract as Christmas Gifts.</div>
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<a name='more'></a>One key element, it does take some time to sit, at least 2 months. The longer it sits, the better it will become. The only items needed are: Vanilla Beans, Vodka <i><u>(At least 70 proof)</u></i>, and Bottles. How easy is that?<br />
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The bottles that I used are an <a href="http://www.specialtybottle.com/clearbostonroundglassbottle8ozwcap.aspx" target="_blank">8 ounce Boston Round Bottle</a>, but there are many different size and shape bottles available. Have you ever ordered bottles? Nor had I until this project. A nice website, <a href="http://www.specialtybottle.com/" target="_blank">Specialty Bottle</a>, has a large variety of bottles, at very reasonable prices. After searching for quite some time, they seemed to have the best prices.</div>
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Delivery was fast. So fast that I was unprepared when they arrived 2 days later. Only because I wanted to get started right then, but had to wait for a few days. </div>
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My initial thought was purchase vanilla beans around town and........ummmm not a good idea. Vanilla beans are pretty costly, but not so much when purchased in bulk. Amazon had good prices, you can usually find what you want on that site for less. However, not having any idea about purchasing Vanilla Beans, I went to a reputable source to do some learning and decided to purchase from the same site. <a href="https://www.beanilla.com/" target="_blank">Beanilla</a> has a variety of beans and lots of information.</div>
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With all of the components gathered, time to get started on this <strike>extremely labor intensive</strike> easy gift making process.</div>
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Opening the vacuum sealed pack of vanilla beans was so much fun. The beans smelled awesome, I just wanted to lick one of them. I refrained, that would be a little gross. Not having cooked with the whole vanilla bean before, surprise hit me at how plump and juicy they were. </div>
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All of the vanilla bean has to be covered by the vodka, therefore, depending on the size of your bottle, you may need to cut the bean in half. However, if your bottle happens to be very tall, you may not need to do so. In either case, the <a href="https://www.beanilla.com/" target="_blank">Beanilla</a> website's recipe says to cut the bean lengthwise to expose the inside of the bean, which contains the "caviar" (seeds) to the vodka as well.</div>
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After find this recipe in many different locations and finding that all of them had different ratios of vanilla beans to vodka, I compromised and went with a mid range. There were ranges of 3 whole beans per 1 cup of vodka <u style="font-style: italic;">(At least 70 proof)</u> to 8 whole beans per 1 cup of vodka. Since I had over 3 months from the starting time until Christmas, I went with 5 beans per 1 cup of vodka <u style="font-style: italic;">(At least 70 proof)</u>. Now we'll just hope for the best.</div>
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Seriously, just put your beans in the bottles, add vodka <u style="font-style: italic;">(At least 70 proof)</u>, put the lid on, shake it a bit, and that's it. Honestly, that's it. How easy is that?</div>
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Now it's time to sit back, relax and wait for the miracle of the process to occur over time. My readings have told me that the longer it sits, the better it becomes. (Too bad that doesn't apply to exercising.) Shake them a few times a month and keep waiting.</div>
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There are two methods of the end of the process, months down the road. You can strain it through a cheese cloth to remove the pods and seeds, in which case making in larger jars, like mason jars, is probably a better idea, and then once strained, poured into the bottles to give as gifts. </div>
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The method I chose to use is keeping everything in the bottle that you are giving away. This gives the recipient the opportunity to keep their vanilla extract going. By adding more vodka to the bottle when it has been used, one can continue to make more vanilla extract. The <a href="https://www.beanilla.com/" target="_blank">Beanilla</a> website says that it's a good way to have homemade vanilla extract on hand for years to come. What an awesome idea!!</div>
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As you can see from the fuzzy picture above, my batch was started on September 10th. Plenty of time to let it set in a cool, dark place, away from the sunlight. This year on my "Crafting Weekend", I will make labels for the bottles, and by Christmas time, my gifts will be complete. Knowing myself pretty well, by then I'm sure the need to add something with the bottle of extract will gnaw heavily at me. So time to start thinking about that. </div>
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Card boxes are for many different occasions; weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and......of course, graduations.</div>
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Not wanting to purchase a box, I'm being very frugal, and not wanting something ordinary and plain, I came up with the perfect solution. Using something old, a wire basket stationed on top of my refrigerator, and some craft supplies in my craft room, a cute receptacle for cards was born. By the way, the wire basket will return to its original location after the party.</div>
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White card stock, kraft paper brown card stock, and red crackle card stock were used for the banner on the card box. Using the pennant letters, which were a free download at ???????, I scaled those to 40% and printed them on white card stock.</div>
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Using my trusty, dusty, paper cutter, it was easy and quick to cut out the letters and larger triangles in red crackle paper for layering.</div>
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Using even larger triangles in Kraft paper brown, having added extra length at the top to make a flap, to complete the panels for the banner. Is Kraft paper brown really a color?</div>
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I wasn't sure about the color combination, but it turned out well. Be sure to buy lots of paper in the color you're using when making lots of coordinating items, because you just might find that if you run out and go back to the store for more paper, they don't have the color you need. Trust me on this one. It just happened to me. So the "CONGRATULATIONS" banner that I'm making is a darker red, but the two will be in different areas. It just might work, well it will have to work. There might be one or two people that just can't handle the difference in color and will decide to leave because they are so offended. Nah!</div>
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Something I have learned, as a general rule when making banners: Cut the twine, string, or ribbon extra long, for two reasons. Reason 1: It stinks to remove the twine and start all over because it's too short. Reason 2: You never know how long the twine needs to be when it comes time to hang it. However, this banner was going to be hung immediately so the extra twine was not a problem. </div>
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Using the adhesive roller to close the back flaps over the twine, but careful not to get the adhesive on the twine, in order to let the banner pieces slide back and forth on the twine.<br />
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All of the pieces on the twine. and ready to hang. I assembled the basket by weaving the wired burlap ribbon through the wire basket. The two wooden dowels were painted to match the color of the wire basket, and held in place by using hot glue to secure them between the two layers of wire ribbon.</div>
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There!! A very inexpensive card holder. It turned out very nice and was very easy to assemble, yet I don't feel the need to keep it forever, and my basket can go back to the top of the refrigerator. </div>
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A few years ago my lovely, eldest daughter bestowed upon me a beautiful potted orchid for Mother's Day. I made pretty quick work of killing that orchid. Really, I do have a green thumb. Try as I may to keep that thing alive, it wasn't happening under my care. Pitiful. Out went the old shriveled, dead orchid, but I kept the planter that it came in. As you can see in the picture below, it's pretty and very neutral. So I gained something better; a planter that makes me think of my daughter every time I look at it and the start of something new. Now, every planter that comes into the house has to be in the same color family; white/cream.</div>
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Next to the kitchen sink is good spot for a plant. It brightens the area and there's no excuse for not watering it. This is the planter that "new plants" are kept in, plants that have been started from a piece of a larger plant. They get constant care in this location.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">And the last plant sits in the guest bathroom. It really does brighten the room. As you can see, all of the planters in the house are white/cream. I never have to worry about them clashing with the color of a room or holiday decor.</span> </div>
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Now for putting them to work in the house. First of all they needed to be cleaned to ensure that there was no bacteria or plant diseases that would infect new plants. I have heard of using a bleach and water solution for this process, but I came across a method of using vinegar and water at <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/06/clean-flower-pots-vinegar_n_1748197.html" target="_blank">The Huffington Post</a>. First clean everything out and give the planter a good rinse. Next, soak the pot for 5 minutes in a solution of 3 parts water to 1 part vinegar. Then a good rinsing and using a rag to clean any remaining debris or spots. Lastly rinse well and let it air dry. Pretty easy.</div>
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One new plant was going to be potted, at $2.99, it's well worth it. These particular plants, Pothos, seem to live forever and are easy to care for. The other bonus is that my cats don't bother these plants. That's just my cats. Read before purchasing if you're worried about pet safety. The other plant was a clipping that had been in water for a few weeks and now had enough roots to plant. Into the planter for "new plants" from clipping that sits next to the kitchen sink. The plant that was currently occupying that planter was big and healthy enough for a larger pot, so new digs for it.</div>
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See the nice roots in the bottom of the jar? Another bonus to this plant: one plant can turn into many plants. When it starts to get long and leggy, clip the long trailers, this will encourage it to bush out as it continues to grow, and the clippings can be put in water to start another plant.</div>
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I have read that the new clippings can be put directly in soil and if kept watered, they will root right in the pot. Never tried this method. It would be too easy for me to forget to water it. Sitting in water, I know they will be kept plenty wet. </div>
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After adding small stones to the bottoms of the planters for drainage, there are no holes in these planters, then adding potting soil and the plant, and....bingo! Nice plants that won't need transplanting for a very long time. </div>
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A note about using planters without holes; they do not work for all plants. Pothos can withstand water. Some plants do not like to have their roots sitting in extra water. Finding planters with holes is the best choice for some plants. If that is not a possibility, use plenty of gravel or stones at the bottom of the planter to provide a place for the water to drain, without having the roots sit in the water. </div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">I have been around Pothos plants for many, many years and they are difficult to kill. My Mother always had a few in the house when I young. When my two eldest children moved away from home, I purchased one for each of them. By the way, both of them managed to kill their plant. How is this possible? </span><span style="text-align: justify;"> Over watering them will cause the roots to rot, as with any plant, and not ever watering them.....ever....will kill them. And that is difficult, they tolerate a lot. Indirect sun is good for them, you can even have them in a room with fairly low light, and they will do just fine. So how? </span></div>
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In my 20s, I had one that a (house) rabbit ate everything above the soil. I shoved the whole pot in a storage closet and never touched it until I was ready to throw the pot away, and to my surprise, the plant was still growing. No water and no light, but still growing. How did my children doom this carefree plant? With determination, I'm sure. It's the only possible explanation.</div>
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This planter makes a nice addition to my favorite corner of the kitchen. It turned out beautifully. All of the newly potted plants received a good dose of water, and I won't water them again until they are extremely dry. This will encourage the roots to spread as the plant seeks water.</div>
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The square planter turned out well also. It may have to find a new home. I would love to have a really tall plant in this spot, but for now it works. The planter is so cute it actually mimics a decorative jar that I have on the table, it was seen in the <a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2015/03/here-comes-peter-cottontail.html" target="_blank">Here Comes Peter Cottontail post</a>.</div>
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There you have it. Yard sale triumph. What a great find, I couldn't have found planters more fitting if I had gone out looking for them. It's amazing.<br />
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More treasures were found at that yard sale, I will share those with you soon.<br />
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To all of the Mothers out there, have a wonderful day. And a very special Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful Mom. I love you.</div>
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Cut up a head of cauliflower into bite size pieces, boil, drain, and set aside to cool. Who would have thought that such an unassuming vegetable could turn into something so delicious. It almost mimics potatoes, just a lot less carbs.</div>
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Cooked and crumbled bacon gives any dish a drool factor. My family loves bacon. They smell it, they come to eat it. It has the same effect as popcorn on the olfactory sense.</div>
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Add chives, or in my case, I used green onions because that's what was in the refrigerator, and the chives in my herb pot outside have not begun to grow enough yet. Nice fresh mushrooms. </div>
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Shredded cheese added to the mix, with a little sour cream and mayonnaise, and baked until hot and bubbly. Yummmmmmyyyyy! This was oh so good. A 9 x 13 inch dish was gone in quickly. I served it with baked fish, and nothing else. It was enough to act as a carb and vegetable. Very tasty.</div>
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Here is the complete recipe. It is really simple and delicious. I think even little kids would eat this and not know that it's cauliflower. TM thought it was potatoes when we had it at the potluck.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: utopia-std, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 46px;">6-8 strips of bacon cooked and crumbled (Cooked in oven at 400° for 20 mins)</span></div>
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Graduation season is almost here. So....finally, the Graduation Cap Cardholder Tutorial is complete. Yippee!! Right?! Not a lot of pomp and circumstance today, no pun intended, but just the basics.<br />
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Two tea lights (use the aluminum
cup tea lights)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Paper in desired color to wrap
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has a tendency to unwrap itself. Use a stronger glue if using
heavier weight paper, like a hot glue gun)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Cardstock in same color for the
mortarboard section (top)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">16 gauge wire – (found in the
jewelry section of craft stores)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Glue gun and glue sticks</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Rolling adhesive or something
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Wire snips to cut the wire</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Skinny needle with a large eye
(this time I fashioned a piece of wire to do the trick – couldn’t find the
flexible needle that I used before)</li>
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card stock (to wrap the floss around)</li>
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<span style="line-height: 150%;">Cut strip of
paper that is the same height as the stacked tea lights. Then c</span><span style="line-height: 150%;">ut a length of
the strip that is approximately 1 in longer that the circumference of the tea lights.
(Example: circumference = 5 inches, cut paper to 6 inches) It’s okay, and
depending on the thickness of the paper, preferable to cut it longer, but not
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<span style="color: blue;"><i>Note: If the paper that you are using is thick, more like card stock, then use a hot glue gun at the end of the wrapping process. This happened to me. As you can see from the picture below, the edge is just starting to pull away. The paper that I used was pretty thick. It's hard to find thin red paper around here.</i></span></div>
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Using a smooth round object (I used
a Sharpie, because it was......well, it was there), wrap the wire tightly around the object, keeping the wire tight in
its wrap. The start of the wire will be at the bottom of your card holding
loop. Make 2, 3, or 4 circles, depending on you personal preference. <i><span style="color: blue;">Remember the note above concerning length, height, loops, etc.</span></i></div>
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<span style="line-height: 24px;">End your loops on the same side as you began, then make a 90-degree bend in your wire. Straighten the wire as much as possible.</span></div>
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Slide the wire off of the "sharpie", and you have your loop to hold the card.</div>
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Insert the wire through the hole of the square, with the rough edge of the wire facing a corner (this will be the back of the cardholder). Using your glue gun, apply a fair
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Place the mortar board section (with the wire inserted, facing the back, where the paper overlaps) on the top, with one point of the square even with the spot that the paper stops on the wrapped tea lights, this spot is now the back of your card holder and won’t be seen when you display them. <span style="color: blue;"><i>Inserting the wire through the mortarboard (square) first and glueing them at the same time allows the wire to carry some glue into the whole, and also the wire will dry into the glue. </i></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Here, I made another base using a glue gun on the end of the paper, due to the thickness of the paper. It worked much better. Big difference.</div>
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of the wire or tie it around the wire. I use a teeny dot of glue to set the
tassel where I want it. That way I can make sure that all of the tassels are in
the same spot, facing the same directions, and are positioned so that the back
of the tea light won’t be seen. Look closely at the back of this following picture of the cardholder. <i><b>Note the position of the overlap of the paper, one point of the mortarboard, and the rough edge of the wire.</b></i><o:p></o:p></div>
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Pretty cute little things. Extremely affordable, customizable, and easy to make. They turned out well.</div>
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There are lots of other tasks to complete before the Open House, so I'm glad that I took the time to complete all twelve cardholders. I think that's more than enough for my needs.</div>
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It seems like a lot of steps, but once you try it, you will find that it's extremely simple. And it doesn't take long.</div>
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This really was a fun project. What will I do next? I like having another project lined up and waiting. </div>
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Making the invitations would probably be a good start. Now to just figure out a date. I know, I'm a bit backwards right now. But there is a method to my madness, trust me.</div>
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I hope this tutorial helps. It's been a fun learning experience. Please let me know what I can do to improve on this quest. </div>
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When you want a quick pick-me-up in an area, and you don't want to spend a lot of money, jute or sisal wrapped....anything....anything, works well. It's a great way to add something new, interesting, and texture to a space. I wanted to try this last summer, and they turned out nicely.</div>
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A trip to the dollar store was all I needed to get started. There were 2 metal pots that seemed perfect. And....it was the dollar store, so no breaking the bank, $1 each. That was the extent of my spending for that project. You can use anything, even an empty soup can would work, large or small. The sisal rope is something that I keep in my craft room, but is inexpensive at the larger home improvement stores. Other than the can and rope, my trusty glue gun and glue sticks were all that was needed.<br />
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It's just a matter of glueing the rope to the container as you go along. Working with small amounts of glue at a time, as it can dry pretty quickly. Make sure to keep the rope tight and pressed against the piece in place to avoid leaving gaps.<br />
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Then keep glueing the rope until you reach the top. I added an extra row or two on top to hide the inside of the pot, but that is only be necessary if it were a color or pattern that you didn't want to show at all. The following picture is not the best. Both that were taken during Christmas time were blurry. I really don't know how that got past me. Oh well, perfection eludes me on a daily basis.<br />
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As you can see, these have been used for every season. They are very neutral, so it doesn't matter what you put in them, they will look great. Christmas, Autumn, Winter, Spring, whatever you choose, the pot will match.<br />
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It's such an easy and simple project. Completion takes an hour, maybe. And if you're like me, most of that time is spent fretting over the thought of "what if I mess this up?". Sometimes it's best to just go for it. Worst case scenario, you pull off the rope and start over. But it's not "brain science", as TM likes to say.<br />
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Another quick and easy project, covering an old candle jar with burlap and Modge Podge, to make a new pencil holder to put next to the telephone. It is so much better than the plastic cup that was there.</div>
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This was a first attempt, a very spontaneous first attempt. It works well for what I needed, and no one sees it anyways, but I know it's there, and pretty. </div>
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Try it!! Go find a can, or jar, a glue gun, some rope, and start glueing! You will have fun and create something wonderful for your space.</div>
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What a very practical and fun gift. Note card sets say so much.</div>
<a name='more'></a> They don't have to be "Thank You" cards, but they can be made as such. A set can be made of all identical cards, cards that are all completely different, or cards that are different, but all carry a common theme. Then the cards and envelopes can be bundled with a simple twine, in a pretty box, or in the case of the cards in this post, you can make a coordinating folder. <br />
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Possibly my favorite set was the white and teal/aqua set pictured below. It was difficult to part with, but it went to a very nice person, so I'll stop crying and blubbering. I've told TM soooo many times that it is hard to part with items after making them. There should be a support group for this particular problem: Crafters Keepers (for crafters who make stuff for other people, but can't part with it). </div>
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Christmas brought on another occasion, as part of a relaxation care package for MM's teachers and bus driver; smaller bags contained trail mix, a few tea bags were put in the medium sized bags, and in the larger bags held ginger snaps.<br />
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Just like the Thanksgiving bags, I added a heat embossed element to the medium sized bags, in a very light color though. It almost difficult to see.<br />
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What a statement. Small individual bags of goodies. The thought of different ways to decorate these puppies, makes me want to decorate a bunch of them.....for no reason other than they are cute....and very functional, I must say.</div>
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Easter was a treat!! Finally, TM and I decided to stop giving our adult children Easter baskets, they received a treat bag instead. Just a little something. The Grands now get Easter baskets and an egg hunt. What fun!!<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">My sons and I spent many a year reading Beatrix Potter books. They loved the characters and stories, and I loved reading to them. This year we gave the youngest Grand a Beatrix Potter compilation book, that contains many of the stories, so I was in a Benjamin Bunny/Flopsy Bunnies kind of mood. </span></div>
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Finding Beatrix Potter character images was quick and easy. It's nice that it sort of ties in with the whole Spring/Easter theme.</div>
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The bags turned out wonderfully, and our adult "kids" enjoyed a little candy. However....the coolest part....is the craftiness of the bags!!!! Bags for any occasion; birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, Earth Day, Weddings, the list can go on and on. </div>
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(Microsoft Word is the program that I use for almost all text and printing. I'm not promoting the software, it just works for me. Use whatever program you are comfortable with.)</div>
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To start, know the dimensions of your treat bag. This is how you will format your document on your computer. Set your document to the same size as the bag. </div>
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Note: Running the bags through the printer with the open end going in first can be tricky. Sometimes they get caught and crumple. When formatting your document on the computer, turn everything upside down. So when you are looking at your screen, the top of your document, will actually be the bottom of the bag. This will enable you to send the bag through the printer bottom first. Below is a screenshot of what I was looking at while working. <i>(The arrows and blue text were only added for demonstrative purposes.)</i></div>
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Now it's time to add your graphic and/or text. Putting the text in a Text Box, and setting the Text Box Layout to "Behind Text", will give you more control over positioning of the text itself. If you choose to add a graphic, also set the layout to "Behind Text". Again, you will have more control over where you can position the graphic. </div>
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I hope you try this little project. You will find yourself making bags for everything. Just think of the fun you can have.<br />
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Thanks for visiting.Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-87011365756163706012015-04-05T09:00:00.000-04:002015-05-08T08:44:27.259-04:00Happy Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a little strange decorating for Holidays recently. All of the children are grown. I'm sure in their own way, they still appreciate that the house is festive, when they visit. However, my decorating has dwindled quite a lot. Everything is much more subdued and neutral. I love it!! It's very calming and soothing. So this year, the Easter decorations got a neutral overhaul also.<br />
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The framed Happy Easter burlap was from <a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2013/03/simple-easter-decor.html" target="_blank">2 years ago</a>, and I did opt to use it again. My goal was to not purchase anything new this year and use what I had on hand.<br />
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Silhouette bunnies were a new favorite of mine this year. Simply stated, they add the bunny effect, without being over the top or in your face. This one is just printed on white card stock and mounted on a piece of black card stock. Simple. Effective. Inexpensive. And very, very quick.</div>
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Painting old pastel and bright colored eggs to a more neutral off white was the craft project for my easter decorations. That's what I started when it turned into painting my small wooden, thrift store, <a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2015/03/farm-fresh-basket.html" target="_blank">Farm Fresh Basket</a>. The yellow eggs in the background? I think they need to go. I'm not feeling the love.</div>
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Another bunny silhouette in a frame. No matting needed for this one. Then a very simple candle in a jar with moss. See, nothing over the top. I really feel a need to keep everything simple this year.<br />
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Bunnies do have a way of screaming "Easter". It's nice to have them around, in small doses. And these are so inexpensive to make that there is no guilt when it comes times to dispense with them. Sorry buddy.<br />
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Jute twine and cotton yarn wrapped eggs are very neutral, and again, easy and inexpensive. You can really wrap any eggs and cover them right up. Bright green, blue, pink? Wrap them up. Give them new life and reuse them instead of tossing them in the trash. It's a great way to reduce, reuse, and recycle.<br />
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Brown eggs in the old stand by holders. I have used these holders for so many seasons. It might be time to give them a vacation and bring them back out in a few years. I love them. Truly. I really love them, which is why they are always out. Time for a change. What do you think?<br />
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These were the eggs that I started painting when the <a href="http://homefortheseasons.blogspot.com/2015/03/farm-fresh-basket.html" target="_blank">Farm Fresh Basket</a> jumped into the mix of things. It worked out well. Speckled eggs were just calling me. Super easy to make and very pretty. Yes. Using some old blue, green, pink, and purple eggs that I didn't want anymore. They got 2 coats of paint and speckles were added using a flicking process with a toothbrush and my fingers. They turned out very pretty.<br />
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A treasure that I found at a little antique shop some time ago. It really is an egg scale. It's just the cutest little thing. I love it. Very unique. Not many people have an egg scale sitting in their house.<br />
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Okay, I needed something that actually said, "Happy Easter". The small little board that has been painted with chalkboard paint and now it's been used for over a year. Small enough not to be intrusive.<br />
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Of course, the Farm Fresh Basket make over was lots of fun. It's the same color as the other set of eggs that I painted. It was really fun. Must look for more baskets at thrift stores. There's so much you can do with them.<br />
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The mantel got a little sprucing. Not much. This is my hardest area to decorate. It really is an oddly shaped mantel. Very long, and very narrow. Every season I keep trying to work with it. Ahhhhh. You see that? The last bunny silhouette. All three of them are different, but tied together with the color theme. Black and white.<br />
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This adorable little guy is the only thing that I splurged on and paid money for this year. A sweet little bunny that will hopefully be with me for many years. And, at $5, full price, I couldn't quite pass him up. He had a pink ribbon around his neck at the store. I like the jute twine better, an easy makeover.<br />
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Well, there you have it. The extent of my Easter decorations for the year. Nothing crazy. Festive and soothing. Hope you enjoyed the tour and if it gives you any ideas for something you may want to change up in your decorating.....Great!!! Have fun. Get even more creative, and try to use what you already have on hand.<br />
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Glad you stopped by for a visit.Samhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11365568187119852317noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561827753099730832.post-90957608348234097942015-03-21T19:07:00.002-04:002015-08-19T14:35:32.132-04:00Open House Anyone? <div style="text-align: center;">
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Warning! Lots of pictures. Just to get me in the mood. (Cue the swanky 70's music.)<br />
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It's mid-March. Three months until "Open House Season" is well upon us. Time to get started! Are you ready?<br />
<a name='more'></a> I'm getting there. There are lots of pictures from both of my son's open houses, well, elements of the open houses. My husband (TM) was a bit too quick with the take down process. As I was finishing up with goodbyes, he had most things disassembled. The first time it happened, I was just angry and bummed, because I didn't get pictures. The second time, our oldest daughter scolded him and said, "Mom is going to be so mad! She didn't get to take pictures. You should hide." So it's more like decoration "ideas".<br />
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This will be the third open house TM and I have put together. The last child, not the youngest, but the last is graduating high school, and then we'll see. When they finish college, if we have $20 left, we'll buy them a pizza.<br />
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Yes. The last child, MM, is graduating. She's autistic and attends a school for students with special needs. Students graduate when they reach the age of 26. Although she might not completely understand the concept of why she will be having a big party, we want to acknowledge the long road to this milestone in her life. So with family, friends, and past teachers and caregivers, we are going to celebrate her. TM and I want to make sure that her graduation time is just as special as our other children's. At some point during the day, she'll tell quite a few people that it's her birthday, then tell them "happy birthday", and then communicate that she wants to play her GameBoy. And at some point she'll want to get away from all of the excitement, so she'll retreat to her room and watch from the window for while and come back when she's ready. Guess what? That's ok!<br />
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With that in mind, and it's very possible that she doesn't care if everything is graduation themed, or color coordinated, or pretty, but........I just can't help myself! What's the point of throwing a party if you're not going to go the extra step with the details? It's just not fun.....for me any ways.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2013 Hershey Nuggets with pictures of my grad</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2013 Pretty and very functional</td></tr>
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Oh. My point? Idea time. Time to gather ideas and start to formulate a plan. Work on the guest list, look at invitation designs. Thinks of dates, menu items, etc. get a visual image of what the party will look like. Find out what your grad wants. Figuring out a theme is the best place to start. It's your grads party, so let them give you ideas and work with their likes as a guide. Ultimately, you are paying for it, so <i>NOT</i> hiring the Death Metal Rock Band that he/she has requested...is soooooooooo alright.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2013 Sandwich condiments in a pretty basket</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2013 Cards for all the condiments</td></tr>
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I do have a little more freedom in putting the whole shindig together, this time. MM won't mind the decorations, and as long as I make sure that her favorite foods are served, it's all good.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2013 Forks that were on the dessert table</td></tr>
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It may seem like it's a wee bit early, but it's really not. There are so many other things to do this time of year, Easter, spring cleaning, yard and garden prep, planting, activities, events, etc. Oh, that's called everyday life. Much to do. In order to save myself a little stress, I'm starting early.<br />
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Now that I've been down memory lane a little bit, I'm ready to start. The planner is in order and has been used. I'll continue to add to my lists, and start on some projects that can be made early.<br />
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Enjoy every minute of this beautiful day. The first full day of spring.<br />
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