Reflecting on 2018
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Reflecting on 2018

The time between Christmas and the New Year is an interesting one.  I love having less cars on the road, a fluid schedule, and more time with my family. The house is a bit messy but I don’t really care. As this year closes and a new one is ready to begin, it is a…

A Few of My Favorite Things
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A Few of My Favorite Things

When someone shares their favorite product, or book, movie, food, or restaurant, I look forward to trying their recommendation. Here are five of my favorite items~~you know, the ones that make you feel good inside. My Happy Cups:  Three years ago my Dad passed away here at our home.   It took several weeks for…

Valentine Dinner Party
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Valentine Dinner Party

Typically we are a bit casual when entertaining.  However, once a year we do a formal sit down dinner party for Valentine’s Day. This year we are having a Valentine dinner party for 5 couples. Generally we use the dining room, but the weather has been so glorious lately, we decided to have it outside…

Same Flowers – 2 Different Ways
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Same Flowers – 2 Different Ways

When I was in my 20s, I offered to take a work shift for my friend, Gwen allowing her to escape on a weekend mountain trip.  When Gwen returned, she presented, as a thank you, a collection of wild grasses and cattails she had gathered on her trip, wrapped in burlap with a gorgeous ribbon….