tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66802498927233959222024-03-18T15:57:30.863-04:00ozma of oddsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264646100439897277noreply@blogger.comBlogger296125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6680249892723395922.post-20817881473654267292014-12-22T17:09:00.000-05:002014-12-22T17:25:01.614-05:00paper snow angels for Christmas...<div style="text-align: center;">
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oh my!</div>
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it has been such a long while since my last post!!</div>
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~ and there really is a logical explanation...</div>
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really there is :)</div>
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you see, </div>
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my darling daughter is in her final year in high school!</div>
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there are soooo many little details that need my attention</div>
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to help prepare her into her next big adventure in life.</div>
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please forgive my absence.</div>
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I promise to return on a regular basis soon...</div>
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I miss you all so very much!</div>
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I miss posting</div>
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and </div>
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reading all of the fabulous inspiration you have posted too.</div>
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I just couldn't let this most wonderful time of the year go by</div>
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without wishing all of my dear readers </div>
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a very merry Christmas and a happiest New Year!!</div>
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I've posted some photos of my holiday decor this year ~</div>
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my theme has been snow angels</div>
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so without further adieu</div>
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here is a little tour in the land of odds...</div>
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a crystal snowflake and jingle bell Christmas greens</div>
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front door adornment</div>
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a bowl full of glittering "snowballs"</div>
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and holiday greens at the base of my entrance table...</div>
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my dinning room table</div>
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I adore how these angel wings look</div>
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tied to my advent candles...</div>
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frosted snowflakes can be found sprinkled throughout our home this year...<br />
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...all is calm ~ all is bright...</div>
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my santos, wearing her raw crystal crown and feather wings...</div>
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our mantle complete with a garland of snowflakes and paper snow angels...</div>
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paperwhite blooms and lovely shimmers abound...</div>
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this is my flocked alpine snowing tree!</div>
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you can't see it,</div>
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a tube runs up to the top</div>
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and showers snow down upon the tree!!</div>
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it is completely magical I tell you!!</div>
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I placed a hoop above the tree on the ceiling</div>
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and hung my paper snow angels all the way around.</div>
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when the heater turns on,</div>
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they twirl around</div>
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dancing by twinkling fairy lights!!</div>
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I wish you could see how lovely they are with your very own eyes :)</div>
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a night time glimpse of the dancing garland of snow angels...</div>
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there is even a snow angel upon our bed!</div>
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she whispers sweet winter wishes as we dream...</div>
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her wings are two pillows!!</div>
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hello again dear hearts! </div>
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my ~ </div>
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but it has been a few days since my last posting!!</div>
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I hope your summer has been filled with many beautiful days</div>
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last week, in a few spare moments</div>
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Have you ever heard of them?!</div>
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Polish paper chandeliers??</div>
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well, </div>
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I hadn't until I spied a most lovely one</div>
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over at <a href="http://feteetfleur.blogspot.com/2014/04/diy-mini-pajaki-paper-chandelier-and.html">Fete et Fleur's</a> blog</div>
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I simply feel head over heels in love with the concept</div>
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and was inspired to make one too!</div>
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There are many "diy" tutorials on these<br />
traditionally, they were made from straws and pieces of colored scrap paper<br />
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I don't believe that there is any one way to string them</div>
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I looked for plain pearl straws</div>
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and would have even settled for plain white ones</div>
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that I would have pearled myself</div>
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incorporating tiny paper rose flowers between each straw section</div>
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these pretty paper chandeliers could be used for parties ~</div>
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that bring a smile or a happy thought to our hearts </div>
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that will perhaps in turn,</div>
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many lovely moments</div>
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living authentic, joyful days!</div>
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you desire a little place of our own to decompress</div>
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most mornings,</div>
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you would find me in such a space.</div>
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until the beginning of this year,</div>
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I desired somewhere quiet</div>
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I pondered a bit </div>
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a place for stillness...</div>
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I began there. with that mural</div>
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I loved the concept of sitting there,</div>
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and intoxicating soy candles...</div>
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...a lotus flower fountain </div>
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a lovely white orchid,</div>
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as a reminder to stand tall and elegant</div>
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no matter the conditions surrounding me...</div>
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to which I have placed within a beloved giant shell,</div>
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filled with white sand</div>
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with a few treasures tucked in </div>
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from a tree we planted on my mother's property when my son was 5 years old.</div>
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he is now 21, and that tree is tall and mighty indeed!</div>
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just like my son :)</div>
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again,</div>
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filling my space </div>
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with elements that have a special pull</div>
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on my heart and on my soul...</div>
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so I strung crystals upon my overhead branch</div>
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along with a few white sparkly starfish and white silk lotus flowers...</div>
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a place where I can listen to the whispers of my heart...</div>
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perhaps you will be inspired to design a little quiet space</div>
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for yourself in your home too!</div>
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using your pretties and secret treasures</div>
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including the furniture</div>
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but I did create this floral blanket for my mom's pretty cottage!</div>
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she hung this in her bedroom,</div>
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she can turn it on with a light remote!</div>
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but I wanted to share this solution</div>
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for organizing jewelry</div>
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been trying to figure out a way to display my jewelry</div>
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I have never liked my pretties in a box</div>
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as I like to see them ~</div>
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this is the solution that I came up with...</div>
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a jewelry station of sorts :)</div>
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I used a shadow box for my earrings...</div>
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paired together.</div>
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no more lost earrings!</div>
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for my necklaces.</div>
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I wanted them all to hang nicely</div>
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...hello my dears!</div>
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my, but it has been a few weeks since my last post!!</div>
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i have been deep in meditation</div>
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and practicing yoga</div>
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it has been an amazing first few months</div>
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and i find myself asking ~</div>
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why haven't i been practicing this physical art form all along?!</div>
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amazing!</div>
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but more on that in a later post! </div>
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as for today ~</div>
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i like to share with you,</div>
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my weeping jasmine tree</div>
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Easter/Passover table :)</div>
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i have been seeking elements for my mediation room</div>
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calm,</div>
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white</div>
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i simply adore jasmine</div>
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and wished for a silk jasmine tree for that space</div>
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but as you may have already guessed</div>
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ah, yah no!</div>
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NONE to be found!!</div>
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so,</div>
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as you may also have surmised</div>
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that never stops me!</div>
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lol!!</div>
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what i can't lay my hands on,</div>
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i simply create...</div>
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in the above photo,</div>
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you can see i already had the structure for my weeping jasmine</div>
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in that weeping cherry tree.</div>
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it was as simple as swapping out the cherry blossoms</div>
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with these pretty jasmine flower ones,</div>
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replacing hundreds of buds...</div>
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slowly, my weeping jasmine began to bloom!!</div>
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whew! almost there!!</div>
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my finished weeping jasmine tree!</div>
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i placed it in a lovely pot</div>
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added a sheet of moss,</div>
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scented it with jasmine essential oil... </div>
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i ~ LOVE ~ how it turned out!!</div>
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here is my (almost set) Easter/Passover table...</div>
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lovingly placing each setting</div>
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today is all about creating love-ly delights from the heart</div>
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sometimes it is hard to narrow it down!</div>
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because these all spoke to my heart :)</div>
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first up,</div>
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is this easy diy flutter heart garland</div>
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two hearts beating as one :)</div>
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for wouldn't YOU love a package that makes your heart sigh?!?</div>
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back in college,</div>
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one of those jobs was in a floral shop...</div>
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sooooo many pretty things to be done with flowers</div>
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i showed you how to make this ~<a href="http://ozmaofodds.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweetheart-center-piece-tutorial.html"> heart shaped floral arrangement</a> ~</div>
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this one is in a round vase,</div>
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you can't stop now!</div>
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i looked all over for a ready made blank wreath form</div>
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this form actually had red heart tinsel garland</div>
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to match my white washed home</div>
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but it has been below freezing here and i wasn't going to attempt it!</div>
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my flowers came with glittery white hearts nestled within a tulle collar</div>
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so i incorporated them into my wreath</div>
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as it IS for Valentine's!</div>
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this is for love-ly tea bags!</div>
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when you are finished with all this creating,</div>
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you can reward yourself with a pretty cup of tea :)</div>
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* white coffee filters</div>
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pick up two coffee filters and align them.</div>
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begin by folding your coffee filters in half,</div>
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you should end up with four hearts.</div>
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~ sewing your tea bags ~</div>
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with two of those hearts aligned,</div>
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write your sentiments on your mug</div>
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send your beloved friend home with your handmade delights</div>
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of these heart shaped tea bags</div>
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packaged in their lovely wrappings</div>
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she is sure to think of your friendship with every last sip!!</div>
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here in the northeast,</div>
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these winter days have been very grey</div>
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on these types of days,</div>
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you will most likely find me</div>
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wrapped around a cup of lavender earl grey tea</div>
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while Adam Hurst's</div>
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soulful cello sonnets woo me in the background!!<br />
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i feel like this lilac tinged fairy!<br />
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would you care to join me?<br />
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unless you live somewhere warm ~</div>
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might i join you?!?</div>
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if one were to glance around my studio</div>
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on this grey day,</div>
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here is a glimpse of what they may see...<br />
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by Martha Graham</div>
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using a silver sharpie</div>
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and dangles down the sides,</div>
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treasures from the sea are always present in my surroundings,</div>
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for when i close my eyes</div>
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the sea washes over me...</div>
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ever calling and inspiring me...</div>
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this is my studio bookcase</div>
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it contains a lot of my creations,</div>
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meaningful gifts of the heart from friends ~</div>
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inspiration is always present :)</div>
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i adore the lines of this little silver clock</div>
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i simply added an image in place of the face</div>
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instant customization!</div>
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although, while i am working in my studio,</div>
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time always seems to stand still!<br />
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an apothecary jar full of snippets</div>
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that i am re-calibrating...<br />
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and a constructive approach<br />
during these cold, long winter months<br />
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after all the hustle and bustle of holiday delights<br />
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this year,<br />
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clear away the clutter in my heart<br />
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perhaps a few of you feel this way too?!<br />
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i believe it is important to listen to the cues</div>
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so i have begun a quest, </div>
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upping challenges beyond my "comfort zone"</div>
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to strengthen my body</div>
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and allowing my creative core</div>
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the freedom to dance outside the lines that i've drawn for myself</div>
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i am excited with the conscious effort<br />
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as of late, i have been noticing a slide in my blog postings.<br />
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when i began this blog,<br />
i made a promise to myself that "blogging"<br />
would always be from my best, authentic self<br />
and not be tainted by frustration,<br />
negativity, comparisons or unwanted outside voices/influences<br />
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always be a place of inspiration and beauty.<br />
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the nurturing feedback<br />
and friendships formed within this blogging community<br />
have blessed me beyond what i could have possibly imagined.<br />
i enjoy sharing with all of my dear readers<br />
the things from my heart and soul...<br />
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of course there have been moments of despair<br />
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enlightenment to a better you is not supposed to be easy ~<br />
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i take comfort in this constant truth<br />
that it IS<br />
a unique journey that only you can write<br />
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today,<br />
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a silk nuno felted poetry piece</div>
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...complex and interwoven,</div>
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spun from the finest silks and fibers ~</div>
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ours, are hearts of wonder<br />
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as we flit and flutter</div>
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this nuno felted fiber poetry piece comprises of layer upon delicate layer of details:</div>
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that also have a deeper creative yearning, </div>
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for you will never know the opportunities that await,</div>
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until you try!!</div>
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here's to a new year full of possibilities!</div>
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a merry little christmas ~</div>
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hello dear hearts!</div>
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i hope this post finds you delighting in the details of this holidays.</div>
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i was brought up with the notion that each holiday season is unique</div>
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in that</div>
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we are each given a new year to bring forth what is in our hearts.</div>
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this year,</div>
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i have been adorning my home in ethereal delights</div>
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a handful of of pretties ~</div>
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a simple strand of pearl lights and a feather garland</div>
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one of my favorite candles...</div>
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i simply adore beautiful candles!!</div>
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a simple votive candle is adorned with grey wire roses</div>
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strands of silver tinsel and spun glass angel hair</div>
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a christmas gift from hubby o' mine,</div>
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a pose-able wool felted swan</div>
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sharing this post with</div>
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french country cottage's: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/" style="color: #adb5bd; text-decoration: none;">feathered nest friday</a></div>
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my romantic home's: <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/" style="color: #adb5bd; text-decoration: none;">show and tell friday</a><br />
shabby art boutique's: <a href="http://shabbyartboutique.com/2013/12/shabbilicious-friday-christmas-link-party-3.html">shabbilicious friday</a></div>
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in whatever color/pattern you choose!</div>
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cause the holidays are comin'</div>
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and details matter!!</div>
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shall we begin?!?</div>
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* a blank wooden tissue box </div>
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can be found at your craft store</div>
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* a can of your favorite color spray paint</div>
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mine choice was Krylon's Sterling Silver</div>
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* pretty paper napkins</div>
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you will need 4 small cocktail napkins for this project</div>
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* mod podge matte </div>
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* a small paint/sponge brush</div>
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* rhinestone blingage</div>
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or other embellishment that you desire</div>
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or, none at all!</div>
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step one: lightly spray your wooden box.</div>
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i have chosen to spray paint my box</div>
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rather than to paint it</div>
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i desired a slightly luminous quality</div>
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that would appear from under the paper napkin.</div>
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that could only be achieved with the spray paint</div>
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and if sprayed lightly, is translucent.</div>
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step two: open your paper napkin </div>
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and lay it over your box</div>
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until you are pleased with the design placement.</div>
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( don't cut anything yet, you will do that later )</div>
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i have chosen to use a paper napkin</div>
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as opposed to a piece of paper</div>
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because it is easier to apply</div>
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it attaches itself in a way that melds with the actual box</div>
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as opposed to laying on top of the box.</div>
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and hello!</div>
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tissue</div>
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as in, a tissue box!!</div>
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lol!!</div>
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step three: separate the napkin layers,</div>
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for you want to see the slight color underneath silly!!</div>
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then lay your tissue layer</div>
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very CAREFULLY smooth the tissue layer</div>
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almost patting it lightly with the pads of your fingers</div>
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to adhere it to the mod podge.</div>
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fold excess underneath the box for now.</div>
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when you get to the box ends,</div>
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lay out the placement of your tissue layer</div>
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and trim the sides a little larger than what meets to the edge.</div>
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this will allow for a clean edge.</div>
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you will find that all the paper napkin points will meet at the top</div>
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and should line up and touch when folded over.</div>
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mod podge the tissue points at the top of the box first</div>
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folding them towards the center "tissue opening"</div>
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fold excess underneath to the inside of the box</div>
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then mod podge the short sides.</div>
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when you get to the bottom of your box,</div>
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trim the excess tissue paper to about a 1/2 inch all the way around.</div>
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mod podge the bottom lip and about 1/2 inch inside</div>
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step five: when all the sides are covered in the tissue paper,</div>
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step six: add your embellishments, if any.</div>
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add an actual box of tissues</div>
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and voila!!</div>
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you will have yourself one lovely tissue box cover</div>
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and the next time you reach for that tissue</div>
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you'll be thinking</div>
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"aahhh~pretty tissues"</div>
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and that are created with much love...</div>
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i have been searching for a bag that i felt was "me"</div>
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so this is the tale of a most beauteous leather and lace bag</div>
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this lovely bag </div>
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her shop is one of the very first shops</div>
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i bought a whimsical slip dress from her vintage shop</div>
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that i have worn for my birthday,</div>
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every year when i visit Carmel-by-the-sea at sunset!</div>
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her ooak leather bags are highly sought after </div>
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she sent me a few leather swatches to choose from,</div>
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i knew right away which one would be mine!</div>
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i fell in love with it instantly</div>
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it was one of the most lovely, pieces of variegated leather</div>
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besides having all the shades of my fall/winter closet ~</div>
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it reminded me of the sea!</div>
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imagine my dears ~ a sea bag!!</div>
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i asked if she could also incorporate a grey lace embellishment</div>
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i sent to her</div>
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it wasn't long before my beauteous bag arrived!</div>
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i knew it would be fabulous</div>
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to christen my bag ~</div>
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i added a sprinkle of bead embellishments</div>
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a few moonstones, crystals, sequins and grey freshwater pearls.<br />
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i also dusted the leather with a sparkle leather wash...</div>
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it's like a little fizz :)</div>
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subtle, but there!</div>
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everywhere i carry my sea bag,</div>
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other kindred hearts </div>
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stop and tell me how lovely it is</div>
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i wonderfully agree:)</div>
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thank you dear Stacy,<br />
i ADORE my sea bag! </div>
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aaahhhhh...</div>
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autumn at sea ~</div>
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when the days start to turn on the crispy side,</div>
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my thoughts wander even more</div>
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the word</div>
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~ resplendent ~</div>
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as my home continues to be spun into</div>
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an elegant seaside style</div>
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with a twist of simplicity of the french-nordic style</div>
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i find myself creating pieces that i adore</div>
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colors, textures ~ magic!</div>
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my latest collection simply being</div>
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~ fairytale sea-pumpkins ~</div>
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i crave materials that are ethereal to the touch</div>
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i delight in a mound of the like, </div>
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sumptuous silk velvet,</div>
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hand dyed in shades of the ocean side</div>
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along with gorgeous dupioni silks </div>
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made into the most lovely ribbons you could imagine</div>
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so much so,</div>
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i will only use them in my created pieces...</div>
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the exquisite beaded lace!</div>
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as beauty does</div>
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and don't let anyone ever tell you that the inside doesn't matter!!</div>
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'cause in a fairytale pumpkin ~</div>
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IT DOES!!</div>
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luxury filling with a touch of silk,</div>
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a sweet kiss of organic lavender,</div>
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tucked within a sachet</div>
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rendering a luxury fabric pumpkin</div>
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LOL!!<br />
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i have been making these pretty fairytale pumpkins for years<br />
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hello my sweets!</div>
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do you ever find yourself seeking something,</div>
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well!</div>
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and how it came to be :)</div>
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a few ~ l o n g ~ weeks ago</div>
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i set out on a quest</div>
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not just ANY chandelier</div>
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THE chandelier!</div>
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an enchanting chandelier that would illuminate my pretties</div>
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for my studio IS a magical place...</div>
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in those weeks of my quest,</div>
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bring it home ~</div>
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hold it up</div>
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and hold my breath!</div>
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yah no!!</div>
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was usually the response from my lips...</div>
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i felt like Goldilocks, i tell ya!</div>
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i had grown weary of looking</div>
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LOL!!</div>
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what my heart was seeking...</div>
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a few lace covered pieces of perfectly greyed driftwood,</div>
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a hand gathered white linen shade,</div>
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crystal swags that dance when the sun hits them or the light is lit...</div>
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all spun into one enchanting chandelier!</div>
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another sea washed treasure,</div>
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to adorn my cottage...</div>
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this is my studio table...</div>
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it is ever so magical when i plug in my fairy lights around the table</div>
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in the coming months ahead,</div>
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on such things as the beautiful sea</div>
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hello again dear hearts!</div>
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it has been awhile</div>
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i have sea washed treasures to share...</div>
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i have been infusing my home</div>
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with a french nordic/elegant seaside style for awhile now</div>
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well.</div>
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perhaps i could ~</div>
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if my cottage were actually BY the sea</div>
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but i will dwell in the possibilities:)</div>
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my dear friend Sofia, sent me a birthday package,</div>
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with nothing but treasures from the sea...</div>
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who knew a box of driftwood, shells and seaweed </div>
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they create such a romantic sea washed vignette</div>
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a lace sail driftwood boat floats atop white, sparkling sand...</div>
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they fit perfectly into my sea cottage setting...</div>
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a world of white washed loveliness,</div>
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with touches of silver, pearl and blue.</div>
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an oh-so-lovely sea stick bundle</div>
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rests on a bit of vintage silver lace...</div>
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a pretty room by day ~</div>
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or by night,</div>
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if you seek a few of these sea washed treasures of your own</div>
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i invite you to stop by Sofia's etsy shop</div>
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for a little while longer...</div>
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greyed driftwood and lace</div>
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meets crystals and linen</div>
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i have been inspired this summer by the </div>
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i just had to create a few!</div>
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inspired by my original vintage one,</div>
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these romantic sticks are a close duplicate</div>
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a lovely flower bouquet...</div>
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a french dotted swiss bow</div>
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i call it the queen anne's lace,</div>
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elegant walking stick flower basket!</div>
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~ these were next on my list</div>
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sooooo lovely are these giant dream catchers!</div>
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perhaps,</div>
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i will let you know if that dream comes true:)</div>
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i envision a flower girl carrying these down the aisle</div>
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or a few dangling in a tree for instant boho glam!</div>
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like a fairytale...</div>
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and these lovely mermaiden's delightful shells!!!</div>
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heart shaped crochet lace</div>
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dusted with shimmering pearl power,</div>
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for those romantic mermaids at heart.</div>
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i use my romantic shell tied around a candle</div>
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it gives off such a romantic sea glow</div>
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i have so many other things to share with you</div>
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from my mermaid bedroom make over</div>
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i hope you come back every now and then</div>
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until then ~</div>
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continued happy summer!! </div>
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...aahhhhh roses....</div>
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who doesn't adore them?!</div>
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they bring such loveliness </div>
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imagine my delight when she told me that in the month of May,</div>
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that (in the Catholic Church)</div>
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the Virgin Mary is honored as "the Queen of May"!</div>
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O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today,</div>
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Queen of the Angels and Queen of May!</div>
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everyday fairytales ~</div>
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to leave a trail of fairy dust</div>
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for those that also seek a little sparkly enchantment</div>
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hello dear hearts!</div>
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today, in the land of odds</div>
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i have had such a lovely response to my petite theatres and fairies</div>
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these are the first few to arrive...</div>
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thy make such "ethereal tutu's"</div>
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this fairy ballerina is ~ <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/151854087/sweet-jasmine-a-fairy-ballerina">sweet Jasmine</a> ~</div>
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and this next little darling is ~ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/132724748?">ethereal Oona</a> ~</div>
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each dear dollie is posed differently</div>
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they look so whimsical as the twirl</div>
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(soon to be released in my shop, along with a few other theatre whimsies!)</div>
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they are spun out of sheer fairy tales!!</div>
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this fairy ballerina is ~ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/132724749?">enchanting Clairette</a> ~</div>
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a little fairytale wonderment for everyday...</div>
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next time,</div>
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~ Mary's May crown ~</div>
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common ground's: <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/"><span style="color: #8193a3;">be inspired
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...hello again my dears!</div>
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my how time flies!!</div>
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has it nearly been 3 weeks for reals?!?!</div>
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whew ~</div>
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obviously, when i'm in my studio creating whimsical things</div>
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i loose track of time :)</div>
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would you like to see what has emerged?!</div>
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here ~</div>
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is my driftwood ladder...</div>
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i have been missing the sea,</div>
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so i have been adorning my home with creations from her treasures!</div>
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gathered pieces of driftwood make up the rungs</div>
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to which i have tied with a natural hemp string onto 2 awesomely gnarly branches</div>
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some vintage crochet lace and linen pieces...</div>
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a strand of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130442269/fairy-lights-a-light-strand-of-pretty">fairy lights</a></div>
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and a sparkling silver glass glitter <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121860970/sparkling-silver-glass-glitter-pair-of?ref=shop_home_active">seahorse</a> ...</div>
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i tucked it into a corner in my family room</div>
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it is not meant to bear any great weight</div>
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and to seek beauty</div>
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hello dear hearts!</div>
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we are FINALLY getting a little spring sunshine and warmth</div>
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who-hoooo :)</div>
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can you tell that it makes my heart happy?!</div>
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to pass those cooler, dreary days away,</div>
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i have been designing a few jewelry adornments</div>
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incorporating my hand dyed sea silk ribbons...</div>
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this heart shaped shell, complete with barnacles,</div>
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bits of lace, hand dyed silk ribbons, jacob's tear beads</div>
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pretty blue crystals, gemstones...</div>
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basically whatever struck my fancy:)</div>
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on the part that rests on the nape of your neck</div>
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i made an embellished stripe</div>
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(((but at the sea, there are NO promises!! it usually just frizzes out!!</div>
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((((hence, why i knew why my hair would be in an up do!!))))</div>
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infusing vintage pieces when i can,</div>
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a pair for every day of the week!</div>
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i have a thing for mercury glass...</div>
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i brought it home and adorned it with the tiniest brass cross pins</div>
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are these cherry blossom fairies!</div>
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~ purrrttty~</div>
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* approx. 36 pretty paper roses</div>
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mine are from this shop: ~<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124846330/36-paper-flower-roses-from-vintage-book?ref=shop_home_active">Love Embellished</a>~</div>
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to which you have sprayed over with white spray paint</div>
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this step is important</div>
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because it will give you a more sturdy rose shape</div>
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when you apply the plaster.</div>
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* a 20"x30" canvas wrapped board</div>
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* plaster of paris</div>
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* white gesso paint</div>
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* spray glue</div>
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begin by arranging your spray painted paper roses</div>
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play with them until you are pleased with the look </div>
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now, hot glue them into place like so.</div>
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for the plaster of paris - mix according to package</div>
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now, simply start painting your paper roses.</div>
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covering each one in the plaster of paris mixture.</div>
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puuuurrrtty!</div>
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the food will be the beautiful color</div>
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some of you may remember my lamb from this post</div>
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~ <a href="http://ozmaofodds.blogspot.com/2011/04/ruffley-tablecloth-pretty-pearled.html">lovely lamby</a> ~</div>
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i simply adore him,</div>
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and anticipate seeing him on my easter table every year!</div>
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as soon as i "eye spied"</div>
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this sheer embroidered cross fabric at Joann Fabrics</div>
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i was inspired!</div>
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a small handful of pretties,</div>
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can become lovely napkin rings. </div>
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simply thread silk lilac blooms </div>
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and pearls onto white wire, </div>
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the length of your napkin ring</div>
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add a pretty band of organdy petal trim under each one, </div>
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fasten to your napkin rings</div>
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and voila!</div>
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a delicate napkin ring holder!</div>
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i wanted pretty "sugared eggs" for each place setting</div>
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and looked all over for them</div>
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all the stores have done cutbacks ~</div>
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ie. back to basic juicy colors</div>
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ie. not too many fairytale like pretties to be found!</div>
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all you need is a few wooden eggs</div>
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paint them white and once dry,</div>
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paint them again with elmers glue and sprinkle with sugar</div>
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i mean sparkly white glitter!!</div>
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sooo puuuuurty!!</div>
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wouldn't you agree??</div>
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i wanted three candles on my table around lovely lamby</div>
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to signify, three days...</div>
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i used the tall holy candles </div>
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then added a pretty lace and pearl bracelet </div>
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around each of them at the bottom.</div>
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here is my set table...</div>
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i like to set it a few days before </div>
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it used to be a spiced pear color...</div>
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now, it has been Annie Sloaned!!</div>
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French Linen and then white washed...</div>
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and painted my candle cabinet to match!</div>
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a most joyous Easter time with your "peeps"</div>
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i will be sharing this plaster rose sculpture with you!</div>
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the grey, cloudless sky <br />
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yes ~</div>
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of that fluffy white stuff </div>
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i seem to ONLY desire at christmas time!</div>
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i am *definitely* more of a beach kinda girl:)</div>
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so as i anxiously wait upon springs arrival ~</div>
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1 week from now</div>
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YEA!!!</div>
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i will be sharing my farewell to winter today</div>
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~snow angels~</div>
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you may count yourself fortunate</div>
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if you were to ever see...</div>
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a pair of divine snow angels</div>
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as lovely as these...</div>
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...i spied them gliding upon crystallized frozen water droplets</div>
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sprinkling their delightful, ethereal magic</div>
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as they trudged through the snow...</div>
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for there were things that i wanted to know!</div>
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it was then that they revealed that</div>
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sometimes they grow weary</div>
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so they head out into the wide open fields ~</div>
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their most favorite place to play!</div>
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and i found that if you ask them </div>
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for who wouldn't want to catch a glimpse </div>
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as lovely as these snow angels</div>
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i just happened to have on hand</div>
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with glistening eyes</div>
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i stepped back with a wondrous heart</div>
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from such delicate creatures</div>
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beaming from within...</div>
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i hope you enjoy seeing snow angels today:)</div>
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timewashed: <a href="http://www.timewashed.com/2013/03/blissful-whites-wednesday_8955.html">blissful whites wednesday</a></div>
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french country cottage's: <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #8193a3;">feathered nest friday</span></a></div>
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common ground's: <a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/"><span style="color: #8193a3;">be inspired friday</span></a></div>
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...here's to lovely snow angels!</div>
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