Blissful Holiday Gratitude ~ Our cups runneth over

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  Sitting here Sunday morning, I am in complete gratitude for the out pouring of support from our friends, families, and community at our Holiday Shopping Blitz and Open House at Bloom Studios yesterday morning. If yesterday’s experience is any indication of what Bloom Studios will become to the community, I will be pinching myself [...]

Nature

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I took this photo from our balcony while on vacation in the Rocky Mountains north of Durango, Colorado last summer. When I came across it again a few days ago, I was transported back to that day, and to the overwhelming peace and calm that came over me as I was reminded of the beauty [...]

Contain Yourself

My friend, Candace and I are off to The Container Store today to replenish our supply of 12 oz. spray bottles. A couple of years ago, I decided to start making my own cleaning supplies. Initially I used the big 32 oz bottles I found at Home Depot, and then…I discovered The Container Store. I [...]

Strawberry Sophistication ~ A Healthy Alternative for Valentine’s Day

It can seem like we never get a break from temptation when the stores are marketing decadent chocolates for Valentine’s Day before we have digested Thanksgiving and Christmas. Manzanita, who authors the insightful, Wanna Buy a Duck commented yesterday on temptation and it sort of pulled me back…more like yanked me back to the reality [...]

Big Hugs for New Friends!

Another short post coming your way because I have my God-daughter, Great-Grand Nephew, and Niece in town for the weekend so there will be lots going on However, when I saw this adorable mug by Emma Bridgewater, I thought of all of you and your great blogs. You are all so open and willing to [...]