tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15512066482201523372024-03-06T00:31:07.432-05:00Inspirations by DDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17068344436917650239noreply@blogger.comBlogger462125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551206648220152337.post-53583467801635464442023-08-23T19:56:00.010-04:002024-01-21T00:46:37.863-05:00What is Avel Woodworking?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwSsqVvT4mJGLlzeb0UjKOolHiRF483GUoc4YnO0UVcf86q5PrbZkK5AJGpl_4useBonui6RJbeJvESJZMcQn8tf-xMhQkH2uaihadsU0WFeggz20ilOZuME-wa1-D9j6xwnlpnIhTppfGyNf6icPVsTP-jdvgf1TbCBijaV9C5p1uU_hNB0eT707OFZqZ/s1097/IMG_0018_polarr.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="823" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwSsqVvT4mJGLlzeb0UjKOolHiRF483GUoc4YnO0UVcf86q5PrbZkK5AJGpl_4useBonui6RJbeJvESJZMcQn8tf-xMhQkH2uaihadsU0WFeggz20ilOZuME-wa1-D9j6xwnlpnIhTppfGyNf6icPVsTP-jdvgf1TbCBijaV9C5p1uU_hNB0eT707OFZqZ/w466-h620/IMG_0018_polarr.webp" width="466" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.avelwoodworking.com/" target="_blank">avelwoodworking</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><div><br /></div><div>So here we are again friends, it has been a minute. </div><div>Today I am bringing a great artisan to your attention.</div><div>Avel woodworking is a small, family operated company that works with wood. </div><div>They make everything you can imagine. I decided to share a few of their small pieces with </div><div>you because the craftmanship is stunning. </div><div>I have seen their work firsthand. I have a few of their pieces.</div><div>If you have been around for a long while, then you know I like to share small businesses with you.</div><span style="text-align: left;"> So, what is it that they do, or shall I say make? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">They create unique cutting boards, home decor, wall hangings, door hangers, earrings, furniture, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">cabinetry, and the list goes on and on. They are in the works of making new items for their </span><span style="text-align: left;">shop.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">If you can lend a bit of support, visit their website. They are planning on restocking their shop with amazing new items later in the summer and early fall, so that you may check off your list for decor or gift giving. The prices are incredibly fair. The great thing is that they also will create a custom order for you as well when it is offered. Take a peek at their store and save it to your favorites and share it with friends. These are high quality items.</span></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipn3sUDyzSoZYDqKhx5ODasyWkFr0W61N8_rAowJqoAEhprubPnm3SDp3e9eunk9K7TAaRI1Y8Q6tG5p8vk7w37m4oO7uatHo_UkeWUVNPLGdygavqEMek4U14RTnnyTlDS-Rmu-I_I8zTp2B9KmLVltzm3mu8KkqehU3xRILZcK5AL1Gv9sk-po0xW1Yz/s1115/IMG_1836_polarr.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1115" data-original-width="823" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipn3sUDyzSoZYDqKhx5ODasyWkFr0W61N8_rAowJqoAEhprubPnm3SDp3e9eunk9K7TAaRI1Y8Q6tG5p8vk7w37m4oO7uatHo_UkeWUVNPLGdygavqEMek4U14RTnnyTlDS-Rmu-I_I8zTp2B9KmLVltzm3mu8KkqehU3xRILZcK5AL1Gv9sk-po0xW1Yz/w469-h636/IMG_1836_polarr.webp" width="469" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Avel woodworking</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_Fsv-kfMMRhTVk3vvPE-pGblWPDJ36UyvRnb6TwPovRk_uEMOppw8_o0xHsAYw3DMRWTwcSOotu72Y6Spo4jgl9qWUqwbUwjHMepwsQdcQX5EMyUvi0-PdwfJiam6BEHcimkw6ao93Udj32FesS4dFtXfQP9n7WCwTdMXmPAvC9Do1lrB0l0lj2RLp4Q/s640/IMG_3906.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="465" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim_Fsv-kfMMRhTVk3vvPE-pGblWPDJ36UyvRnb6TwPovRk_uEMOppw8_o0xHsAYw3DMRWTwcSOotu72Y6Spo4jgl9qWUqwbUwjHMepwsQdcQX5EMyUvi0-PdwfJiam6BEHcimkw6ao93Udj32FesS4dFtXfQP9n7WCwTdMXmPAvC9Do1lrB0l0lj2RLp4Q/w465-h465/IMG_3906.jpg" width="465" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Avel woodworking</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZdppRREJ7mLuhODsxdIcA7FLE6dbpD1kYwb0_bmNaZ3CTGUrRK61VbY71mZMvNyQhIZARVsFRpYiXCAImISupwV13Jd88vbDvb-lFOUs85GUyxCBAhke9yynUu11Dz2_Kb0qkqz6B0mZfqRM_9V2rtxgu_51H2mpzrh21AcUToaQ270orzkBH4ad6IN1/s480/IMG_9120_polarr.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" height="627" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZdppRREJ7mLuhODsxdIcA7FLE6dbpD1kYwb0_bmNaZ3CTGUrRK61VbY71mZMvNyQhIZARVsFRpYiXCAImISupwV13Jd88vbDvb-lFOUs85GUyxCBAhke9yynUu11Dz2_Kb0qkqz6B0mZfqRM_9V2rtxgu_51H2mpzrh21AcUToaQ270orzkBH4ad6IN1/w470-h627/IMG_9120_polarr.webp" width="470" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Avel woodworking</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">©2010. http://www.inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com. 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<script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/assets/js/etsy_mini_shop.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new Etsy.Mini(5827498,'thumbnail',5,1,0,'http://www.etsy.com');</script></div>Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17068344436917650239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1551206648220152337.post-25278442176112551102022-02-11T17:19:00.007-05:002022-02-11T21:45:50.244-05:00St. Valentine's Day Wreath<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzTG1ESdF_piPq-pocWvlPwpWLqpsO7tHxBE93e8WUtMy418ZddiTKR8rG-y8jM4IfpLt-g0nSMZidQ5ddh6YrKo9nEr8LhQrkG6XTbkls79tlcfBjWmapjEemBH9UoE9xdSXEdMETPTU6rajK44WnC09ZKTaEzplXg6HG4pDVXaak_hSyMCCdrlJjEQ=s2868" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com" border="0" data-original-height="2868" data-original-width="2688" height="533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjzTG1ESdF_piPq-pocWvlPwpWLqpsO7tHxBE93e8WUtMy418ZddiTKR8rG-y8jM4IfpLt-g0nSMZidQ5ddh6YrKo9nEr8LhQrkG6XTbkls79tlcfBjWmapjEemBH9UoE9xdSXEdMETPTU6rajK44WnC09ZKTaEzplXg6HG4pDVXaak_hSyMCCdrlJjEQ=w500-h533" title="DIY: Valentine's day wreath" width="500" /></a></div>After the Holidays, instead of putting away all the decor, why not transition to the next holiday by using the decor that you already have on hand. An easy idea perhaps is by re-using a Christmas door wreath.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgyQhFyvG9t2uLo4nxRbU7pUix1KFiZnwzONqIp7yHLHkuu7tO8MxU1vymXIp821Fre5oOOOa2k2jIfEYmGvPZ7BtyqPCuSxrPjQhv7_qwk8k9Lxchz0-T9GINhlzCbqiPeqq66IpLbGVe9vnEd9aSKZQuU24V1ROBkWBEudyJt7zS4BsTTjU8_-KcXA=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="499" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhgyQhFyvG9t2uLo4nxRbU7pUix1KFiZnwzONqIp7yHLHkuu7tO8MxU1vymXIp821Fre5oOOOa2k2jIfEYmGvPZ7BtyqPCuSxrPjQhv7_qwk8k9Lxchz0-T9GINhlzCbqiPeqq66IpLbGVe9vnEd9aSKZQuU24V1ROBkWBEudyJt7zS4BsTTjU8_-KcXA=w499-h499" title="inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com" width="499" /></a></div><span style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"> For this little project I simply used a Christmas berry wreath.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJjESpe8zyrkX8VIqwFvVSZ4kdWxpBxt1qr_04CJ6k40sPdDzPANB-TiOaQN70JSgJwgYzEBjyprFDA_iP_GkDcUUqrTff_siFFlw_-wG88GXg-vLT1nMmU9wUx8AE9EUibxjGjiLcbY3ZWdJW3jaqzgbYqpIKhYAklwp3tJ8DW8PmRYSZyMkJJ6SWvQ=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJjESpe8zyrkX8VIqwFvVSZ4kdWxpBxt1qr_04CJ6k40sPdDzPANB-TiOaQN70JSgJwgYzEBjyprFDA_iP_GkDcUUqrTff_siFFlw_-wG88GXg-vLT1nMmU9wUx8AE9EUibxjGjiLcbY3ZWdJW3jaqzgbYqpIKhYAklwp3tJ8DW8PmRYSZyMkJJ6SWvQ=w502-h502" title="inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com" width="502" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;">I purchased heart picks covered in glitter, both in red and in pink at our local <a href="http://www.dollartree.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dollar Tree</a>. I then placed them around the wreath to make it look more like a Valentine wreath.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC6SnZWzpeBgT3J78Woy0lOdP-553Y0pTRzpyKt30_LLun0tArmYqfBmn6Iuf5pIxY_XID-qg51S6h2a79R8XqgAgvdegL-vVT8XJieTkUd-zS2GAB73yfXbo5G29sn2d_SoU3oiJdy6hUR8BvKmFSxspnhcUl-IedU5-ZGEeggo_5_flIso4v1tbWoA=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgC6SnZWzpeBgT3J78Woy0lOdP-553Y0pTRzpyKt30_LLun0tArmYqfBmn6Iuf5pIxY_XID-qg51S6h2a79R8XqgAgvdegL-vVT8XJieTkUd-zS2GAB73yfXbo5G29sn2d_SoU3oiJdy6hUR8BvKmFSxspnhcUl-IedU5-ZGEeggo_5_flIso4v1tbWoA=w512-h512" width="512" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYzFeXif4FnEFV0TbeX-rimcgE0iy7_5-oi8-gAr89p5fBo33bx75nHF6p9ogAr-jpYWfcDmQ2uzI3x0gDx6o0HsBdwfPq1pS8Hiyxgj2oGjcPJICjTz32_z_BAFVK6dNncchGlhE_PjvTXhIiCFjT-xBT0GWn4lT2nWS-ZA_LVce0d6iNcf1GJpPdmQ=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhYzFeXif4FnEFV0TbeX-rimcgE0iy7_5-oi8-gAr89p5fBo33bx75nHF6p9ogAr-jpYWfcDmQ2uzI3x0gDx6o0HsBdwfPq1pS8Hiyxgj2oGjcPJICjTz32_z_BAFVK6dNncchGlhE_PjvTXhIiCFjT-xBT0GWn4lT2nWS-ZA_LVce0d6iNcf1GJpPdmQ=w518-h518" width="518" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> I also added three Valentine's Day pom-pom picks to the wreath for fun. You may find a number of hearts at any craft store or section of a retail store that sells seasonal items. It only cost three dollars for this project.</div><div style="text-align: center;">You may apply it to a floral arrangement, table scape, or a tier trey. I slid the pick part of the hearts through the branches, and it held well.</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikgopt1c9QGHUzOQ08jw2-O9g27iYJ7K3ANcd0zueCE1FJtCqltd0KgQyKdU2knyIvzb38_stYZm2n5Un-9h4wubZJP8eCWFFRFf-4jWK9mn5dblTUx7QXLXGHSWaxRLNG3VDv5tJbGrggjWG3tXyQ7A_3wXSRaPrDAWH7FPI3x-3uchOxb0wMvUAU1w=s3024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="523" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikgopt1c9QGHUzOQ08jw2-O9g27iYJ7K3ANcd0zueCE1FJtCqltd0KgQyKdU2knyIvzb38_stYZm2n5Un-9h4wubZJP8eCWFFRFf-4jWK9mn5dblTUx7QXLXGHSWaxRLNG3VDv5tJbGrggjWG3tXyQ7A_3wXSRaPrDAWH7FPI3x-3uchOxb0wMvUAU1w=w523-h523" width="523" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is so easy, it doesn't really need instructions, simply add the hearts or other decor pieces randomly around the wreath and you will now have a St. Valentine's Day wreath on your door. Get creative and extend your current decor to the next season.</div><p style="text-align: center;">Happy Decorating!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">©2010. http://www.inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com. All Rights Reserved.
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It has been a very long time since I have posted images for the Advent and Christmas season.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I will be sharing some of my Advent & Christmas decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We moved from our previous home several months ago into a new home. This is our first Christmas season in the new home. Let's begin our short tour with Advent.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year I changed my Advent wreath center piece. I used a plain pine wreath that I purchased a few years ago and layed a candle holder within it. I purchased beeswax candles and decorated the wreath with pinecones and lambs ear branches. Then I placed the Holy Family in the center for now. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how simple it is and that the Family is very visible. This week we lit the Third Advent candle which is the rose candle, and it represents Joy. We await the light of the world, which is the Christ child, Jesus. We light a candle each Sunday leading up to Christmas. Technically it is currently the Advent season, the majority of people are not aware of this since over the decades, commercialism has distorted the celebration of the season. I won't get into that though. But we are in the season of Advent, the season of waiting for the birth of Jesus on Christmas day. It is then the first day of the Christmas season and it lasts 12 days, hence if you are familiar with the song "The Twelve days of Christmas" now you know why they sing about it. Again, the song has great meaning, but again, I will not get into that now, but you may look it up. This year's Advent wreath is on our dining table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-862iXEVpomk/YbatcbIyN3I/AAAAAAAAUrI/5or0RzATTDQYPvVouPAP752AyKA90uHdACPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20211210_162113.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="485" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-862iXEVpomk/YbatcbIyN3I/AAAAAAAAUrI/5or0RzATTDQYPvVouPAP752AyKA90uHdACPcBGAsYHg/w485-h485/20211210_162113.jpg" title="@inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com" width="485" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you enter our home, you will see our favorite Hobby Lobby table that I purchased a couple of years ago. You may have seen it on the previous Instagram account if you followed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have the Nativity displayed on the top. I purchased it at Kirkland's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On each side, I placed a little pine tree with lights and of course my diffuser sits on a corner to give the essence of the season since I do not have real tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the bottom I have placed houses and a church that all light up to make the evening luminous.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are pom poms and decorative branches to make it look festive. I'll changed it up next year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RDWMNEjyCQc/YbayPubnRvI/AAAAAAAAUrU/rUC3liEChK4WkEEI69IirOSmvWDRvk50gCPcBGAsYHg/s1920/IMG_20211205_150009_670.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="615" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RDWMNEjyCQc/YbayPubnRvI/AAAAAAAAUrU/rUC3liEChK4WkEEI69IirOSmvWDRvk50gCPcBGAsYHg/w346-h615/IMG_20211205_150009_670.webp" width="346" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I do not have a cocoa bar this year, but instead have this lovely tier trey displaying some of our festive mugs. It looks like the shape of a Christmas tree and so I placed a small Nativity on the very top. We have a snowman family, St. Nicholas and other festive pieces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W6fgy6RLkRs/YbazjSCxCuI/AAAAAAAAUrg/4hgRj2YWdm8UxEWfyXbYthtYV1Nd6ZDwACPcBGAsYHg/s1920/IMG_20211205_150820_677.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="613" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-W6fgy6RLkRs/YbazjSCxCuI/AAAAAAAAUrg/4hgRj2YWdm8UxEWfyXbYthtYV1Nd6ZDwACPcBGAsYHg/w345-h613/IMG_20211205_150820_677.webp" width="345" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Moving along, you then walk over to the breakfast area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Above I had a little snowman with flowers and no tablecloth. Since this picture was taken, I have changed it to what it is below. I placed a tablecloth and added a rosemary plant. Of the two, which do you like better?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hJpNqRz1ELY/Yba0niVJ8uI/AAAAAAAAUr0/9jDCaOw1aRsBLN_aAI0ncaPCB2Kf_5xUACPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20211210_124830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="461" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hJpNqRz1ELY/Yba0niVJ8uI/AAAAAAAAUr0/9jDCaOw1aRsBLN_aAI0ncaPCB2Kf_5xUACPcBGAsYHg/w461-h461/20211210_124830.jpg" width="461" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And finally, we have our tree. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the <a href="https://inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com/2017/12/tree-classics-kennedy-fir-narrow.html" target="_blank">Kennedy Fir Narrow tree</a> from Tree Classics. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tree Classics has now merged with Balsam Hill. This tree was the perfect size for this space so if you need something narrow, I recommend this one. It looks very real, and it is easy to assemble.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My theme is somewhat country, but I added pieces from when my son was little, snow, pinecones and other ornaments. My favorite are the cotton stems on the top of the tree. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HeCFWnNb69w/Yba06n2xn3I/AAAAAAAAUr8/wAaouRwBQk8tPYslyPKw2zJ4X1JCkYeoACPcBGAsYHg/s1920/IMG_20211205_150308_635.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="620" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HeCFWnNb69w/Yba06n2xn3I/AAAAAAAAUr8/wAaouRwBQk8tPYslyPKw2zJ4X1JCkYeoACPcBGAsYHg/w349-h620/IMG_20211205_150308_635.webp" width="349" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bqL-AYwDRv8/Yba06n8WlKI/AAAAAAAAUr8/b7E6na-ih6YsKIyYmgcAMYXnzdsJ3XuKwCPcBGAsYHg/s1920/IMG_20211205_150022_740.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="720" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bqL-AYwDRv8/Yba06n8WlKI/AAAAAAAAUr8/b7E6na-ih6YsKIyYmgcAMYXnzdsJ3XuKwCPcBGAsYHg/w405-h720/IMG_20211205_150022_740.webp" width="405" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div>I hope that you enjoyed this very simple Christmas tour and hope that you will link yours below in the comment area so we can all visit your home tour. </div><div>I hope that you enjoy the rest of the season.</div><div>Thank you for stopping by today.</div><div>Happy Advent and</div><div>Merry Christmas!</div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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I want to thank you for sticking around. Life is certainly different, but I trust that along this difficult road my family & I are not alone. Getting back on track here will be a process as I try to figure out how to manage it. I know many of you have had difficulties in the last couple of years too. It seems that everyone I meet now has gone through or is going through something difficult.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I find myself writing in journals and bible study books instead of online. It's easier and it feels rewarding somehow. I don't have to log on to anything, I can open my book and begin writing.</p><p style="text-align: center;">It's a healthier way to work with your talents, ideas and creativity. This book in particular helps bring in some peace of mind especially during the coming season.</p><p style="text-align: center;">The season is almost upon us friends and while we are preparing for Thanksgiving which will be very soon, I think one of the best places to shop is Dayspring online.</p><p style="text-align: center;"> One of the items available is this lovely journal. I think it will make either a great gift for someone or for yourself. During this time, I think it is greatly needed to bring on the joy and cheer. Candace Bure is the author and if you are familiar with her then you know that you will get something good. Shop the Exclusive Candace Cameron Bure Collection now! </p><p style="text-align: center;">There are daily devotionals in this book that point to life changing words from the Bible and encourage to focus on living in a relationship with Jesus- especially during this busy time of the year. I love that there are interactive activities that guide me in reflecting more deeply on my readings. </p><p style="text-align: center;">This book has lovely stories, poems, and song lyrics to keep the season alive as you read through.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I find that the best time for me is in the morning in order to keep all the goodness of it within and share with others like I am doing with you now. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h7KVqfDPSqg/YYiT4Pr-qsI/AAAAAAAAT5g/U3TzcCkkrLQ3aGKN_pNkiHnIhmAn_1xgwCPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20211029_122201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="497" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h7KVqfDPSqg/YYiT4Pr-qsI/AAAAAAAAT5g/U3TzcCkkrLQ3aGKN_pNkiHnIhmAn_1xgwCPcBGAsYHg/w497-h497/20211029_122201.jpg" width="497" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z0irXRP6LoM/YYiUEOOXYJI/AAAAAAAAT5k/8kQHQKkUVEco23YrBUM1Y2sbZ55A-BoswCPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20211029_122233.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="496" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z0irXRP6LoM/YYiUEOOXYJI/AAAAAAAAT5k/8kQHQKkUVEco23YrBUM1Y2sbZ55A-BoswCPcBGAsYHg/w496-h496/20211029_122233.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are so many lovely items on Dayspring to get us ready for the season, gifts for friends, family and neighbors. I have chosen this lovely set of greeting cards to share with friends as a reminder of what Christmas is really about. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WRn8ytcyKT4/YYiVj8WDr_I/AAAAAAAAT5w/d0cM4XQq0UoatFGB2sPftA-0s0YpSUZ7gCPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20211029_120032.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="494" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WRn8ytcyKT4/YYiVj8WDr_I/AAAAAAAAT5w/d0cM4XQq0UoatFGB2sPftA-0s0YpSUZ7gCPcBGAsYHg/w494-h494/20211029_120032.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This illustration is so simple yet so lovely. There are many to choose from though and you can't go wrong. There are also sweet gifts to share like the honey pot below. It is simply adorable.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jG-SWmQ6CkhL31jpUiAADNxWmumZAjYbwK8F6G7cWLtxV3Jw9-QEe_mMs6H5BxUm8DXjEMkhrw7i3yhpvF4byL5tHjsUXq98OnHaABiKQHTw8GtcU4lh8KwSxlCW4pVQlBx76rQfiKjs/s3024/20211029_105825.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="495" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1jG-SWmQ6CkhL31jpUiAADNxWmumZAjYbwK8F6G7cWLtxV3Jw9-QEe_mMs6H5BxUm8DXjEMkhrw7i3yhpvF4byL5tHjsUXq98OnHaABiKQHTw8GtcU4lh8KwSxlCW4pVQlBx76rQfiKjs/w495-h495/20211029_105825.jpg" width="495" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this honey jar, if you are interested in getting one just visit <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=213520&u=469380&m=25848&urllink=&afftrack=">DaySpring Cards Inc</a> before they are gone. This is definitely one to have. Lastly, I wanted to share my new mug with you, I will get some of these items as gifts for friends as well because they are beautiful.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The mug has a message on both sides, and I love that it is not heavy, it is well made and comfortable to hold. My morning coffee is extra special with the reminder written on it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X_DiFtzuTQ8/YYiW5pP80II/AAAAAAAAT6E/4Grv-9tObt0LE0sdELZdNIdqizIsE9f6gCPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20211029_120330.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="486" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X_DiFtzuTQ8/YYiW5pP80II/AAAAAAAAT6E/4Grv-9tObt0LE0sdELZdNIdqizIsE9f6gCPcBGAsYHg/w486-h486/20211029_120330.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7u_H7It9vJs/YYiW5l8w0ZI/AAAAAAAAT6E/ckFzV-KtT4APGPLZxo8PEqGK2IfU0zxewCPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20211029_120400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="484" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7u_H7It9vJs/YYiW5l8w0ZI/AAAAAAAAT6E/ckFzV-KtT4APGPLZxo8PEqGK2IfU0zxewCPcBGAsYHg/w484-h484/20211029_120400.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--onpS9UlnYY/YYiX2nFRB1I/AAAAAAAAT6Q/lyIODr3bmPMxc48YcSjJPe5puxGEI5XDACPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20211029_120254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="476" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--onpS9UlnYY/YYiX2nFRB1I/AAAAAAAAT6Q/lyIODr3bmPMxc48YcSjJPe5puxGEI5XDACPcBGAsYHg/w476-h476/20211029_120254.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VclWOLxxtIU/YYiX2ixh8NI/AAAAAAAAT6Q/rJv-XO0PdoULPwQB8bgiKDWjdIzxQL9kgCPcBGAsYHg/s3024/20211029_104538.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="483" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VclWOLxxtIU/YYiX2ixh8NI/AAAAAAAAT6Q/rJv-XO0PdoULPwQB8bgiKDWjdIzxQL9kgCPcBGAsYHg/w483-h483/20211029_104538.jpg" width="483" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These make lovely gifts. 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There are many people today that are creating their own gardens at home whether in their backyards, front yards, or even a small space inside their home. There are also co-op gardens available for those that may not have space to grow their own produce on their property.<br />
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If you are someone who may be considering starting your own raised bed garden, here are several mistakes to avoid.<br />
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1. When planning a raised bed garden, observe your property to see where the sun rises and where it sets. It is important to make sure that the placement of your beds are where they get plenty of sunshine. A garden that does not get full sun will not be successful. A vegetable garden needs at least six hours of full sun. When you have figured out where the sun shines the most, then you know that your beds should be placed in the area.<br />
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2. Make sure that if you place more than one bed that you space it out properly so that you have room to work around each one. Lack of space can be very uncomfortable and inconvenient. About two feet of space between each bed should give enough space for a person to work around it.<br />
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3. This one is very important! If you choose to make your garden bed out of wood, choose the right product. Cedar is the wood that is most recommended for raised beds. We did not choose wisely and paid the price later on. We had our first raised bed for three years and everything WAS wonderful. The plants did great, I had no problems with critters and the soil seemed fine. On the third year, in the spring, I started to notice all sorts of critters on my plants, I also noticed that the wood had been growing some kind of fungus, then yellow mushrooms began growing in the soil. I noticed that my plants were looking pretty bad, I identified it as some kind of blight. When I did my research, I found out that my soil was contaminated with this particular fungi and that it needed to be treated ASAP. So I had to get rid of all the plants in that bed, then place heavy plastic over the soil to treat it with heat. People, that is a nightmare, so please make sure to get the right materials in order to avoid problems.<br />
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4. Know what plants may be planted together and which not to plant together. A great example is if you have banana pepper plants, it is advised not to plant it with bell pepper plants. I know, who would have thought, but it is a reality. Certain plants do not do well together while others thrive when they have good companion plants. There are apps that may help you with learning what plants are okay to plant in the same bed.<br />
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5. Another thing about knowing what plants to plant together is to know the amount of water that each need as well as the sun. You do not want to plant vegetables or herbs that require a lot of water with a plant that needs very little. Make sure that you plant your crops with those that require the same amount of water and sun.<br />
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6. Know the height and width of your plant when it is mature. You do not want to plant something that may give shade to another crop that needs sun. So the placing of your crops on your bed is important. To avoid creating shade to your other plants, know where the sun shines in the early hours, and plant your larger plants behind the smaller plants so that they may all enjoy the sunshine.<br />
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7. Make sure that you create an environment that is friendly to pollinators and beneficial bugs. Nature has a way of making everything work together. Bees are great to pollinate, ladybugs are great for getting rid of aphids, wasps are also pollinators and get rid of other bug problems such as unwanted caterpillars or other pests. The birds in the area are also beneficial in controlling the pest population. Let's not forget lacewings, they are beneficial for your garden as well.<br />
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8. When placing your raised beds, make sure that you line it inside with a material that will prevent gophers or other digging critters from getting into your beds. We use chicken wire and things of that nature, then we line it with garden fabric to prevent weeds from growing through.<br />
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9. Do not water your crops overhead. Always use the drip method or water it yourself with a hose at the base, never on the leaves. Wetting the leaves brings pests and diseases.<br />
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10. Last, know your soil. Not all soils are equal. Make sure you use the proper soil for your raised beds. It is very good to use a mix with dry manure that will nurture your crops. You may find out more about soil online or your garden center. We also like to use a combo of vermicast.<br />
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Well, I hope that you found this helpful for your gardening adventure. I certainly wish I had known this before but trail an error is a learning experience. Thank you for stopping by and give the article a like. Happy Gardening friends.<br />
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Today I will share with you how I created a simple border with Vinca flowers in my backyard. As you know, during the winter months, our yards tend to look pretty sad and dull and in the spring we can bring it back to life by planting flowers. I chose Vincas for this little project. I wanted to create a border with these flowers because they bloom year after year. <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">They are round, flat flowers that appear on top of 12 to 15-inch stems. These drought-tolerant bedding plants thrive in any soil type as long as it is fast draining and not overly fertile. These are very easy to care for. I purchased small flowers in a pack of 12 that only cost me ten dollars, so I got a lot of starter flowers that will eventually grow nice and thick to fill the whole space and will look lovely. You may also plant these in pots if you do not have a yard or space in where to plant them.<span><a name='more'></a></span></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Garden Hoe</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rake</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Small Shovel + Medium Shovel</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">Flowers</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 Sticks with string</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">Garden cutting knife or scissors</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">Soil</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">Mulch (rocks)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">Bucket</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">Stakes</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">Border ( I used bricks)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white;">Gloves</span></span></li>
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As you can see, the space is full of weeds, and to make it interesting, I decided to add a border. Later on, we will fill the remaining soil with grass.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first thing I did was that I chose a location in my backyard to plant my blooms. I then marked a straight line across to make the rectangular shape even. I used a measuring tape to measure how wide I wanted the space to be. You may use sticks and string to do this. <span style="font-family: inherit;">S</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">tretch the string between the sticks and mark the line with a trickle of ground white limestone, it is available at garden centers.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once I marked the area, I then began removing weeds by using a hoe and a rake. When I removed all the weeds in the area I evened out the soil so that it was all at the same level otherwise it would remain lumpy and you do not want that if you use rocks as mulch. The amount of mulch or soil that you use depends on the space that you will work on. This is a fairly sized space measuring approximately three yards on one side and two yards on the other; both sides of about twenty inches wide. I purchased one bag of soil and six bags of rock mulch.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Once leveled, I placed a weed control barrier to prevent weeds from growing through. You may also use cardboard, brown paper bags, or newspapers to do this. In order to keep it down, you may pinch the ends with spikes to hold it in place. When the covering was laid out and ready, I took my flowers and placed them where I wanted to plant them and marked the spots. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I used a garden cutting knife and scissors to cut an x shape where the flowers were going to be placed, this creates an opening through the covering. After I created an opening, I held the corners back and began digging out a hole for the plants. Once the holes were deep and wide enough for the flowers, I added fertilized soil to help nourish and root the plant well.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Then the flowers were planted and filled with healthy soil to help them grow. The extra soil that was removed was thrown in another part of our yard. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When the flowers were in place, I watered them and my husband helped me place the rock mulch. Originally I wanted wood chips, but in order to prevent critters and termites, it is best to use rocks or rubber mulch around the home if you live somewhere where termites may be a problem.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, we added simple bricks that we already had on hand to create an edge to finish the border. There are many choices for edges, but in order to save money, we opted for the bricks. </span></span><br />
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After several weeks or a couple of months, they should fill in like the photo below filling the flower bed and covering the mulch. I cannot wait for these beauties to grow. </div>
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There are so many lovely ideas for a backyard. If you enjoyed this DIY you may also enjoy <a href="https://www.moderniser.co.uk/how-to-lay-a-patio/" rel="" target="_blank"><b>how to lay a patio</b></a> as well. The ideas for a backyard are endless. Do you have any ideas for your outdoor space? </div>
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<span style="line-height: 19.26px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">St.Valentine’s Day is almost here but don’t let that be the only reason that you buy someone a gift or buy yourself something, celebrate every day! After all, we should be thankful for waking up every morning. Today I will share personal items that can make great gifts for someone in your life or for yourself.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.26px;">We appreciate beauty, style, and relaxation so I will share a few items that fit those categories. For instance, I like to put away my jewelry especially my favorite </span><a href="https://auratenewyork.com/collections/earrings" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 19.26px;"><b>Gold earrings</b></span></a> in a lovely<span style="line-height: 19.26px;"> </span><a href="https://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Caroline-Medium-Jewelry-Case-Rose-Quartz/18051571/product.html?refccid=XEIFCX543SPZIGKOUW4VU4PNAQ&searchidx=0&option=30080671&kwds=&rfmt=sale%3AOn%20Sale" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 19.26px;"><b>Jewelry case</b></span></a><span style="line-height: 19.26px;">, such as the one that you see here. It has several compartments making it a perfect storage solution for your precious accessories; it is just plain adorable. Do you love beautiful </span><span style="line-height: 19.26px;">gold earrings too</span>? I know that I do!<span style="line-height: 19.26px;"> I love to look well put together, so I use different styles of earrings for different occasions and these lovelies are great for when I go out with friends or on a date night. I like to pair them with a simple classy necklace throw on my clothes and head out. I just love the simplicity yet the beautiful design as I do with many other accessories.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.26px;">Another comfortable and fun gift is this </span><a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/roller-rabbit-hearts-pajamas/5414695/full?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FSleepwear%2C%20Lounge%20%26%20Robes%2FPajama%20Sets&fashioncolor=Pink&color=pink" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 19.26px;"><b>Hearts Pajamas</b></span></a><span style="line-height: 19.26px;">. I love its simplicity and cute hearts. I will wear this all year round not just on St. Valentine's Day. To make it even cozier I will wrap myself in this warm sweet, plush </span><a href="https://www.overstock.com/Bedding-Bath/Blankets-Throws/Pink,Throw,/color,size,/29945/cat.html" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 19.26px;"><b>throw</b></span></a><span style="line-height: 19.26px;"> especially during this time of year when it feels like I am in Alaska. Finally, I found this perfect<b> </b></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NSXR2Q6/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07NSXR2Q6&pd_rd_w=r5e1K&pf_rd_p=45a72588-80f7-4414-9851-786f6c16d42b&pd_rd_wg=ThIej&pf_rd_r=SDSM23HWJN76FZCC4XYY&pd_rd_r=7a2d78ef-f2f4-4795-bf2e-a2276a9b6986&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExU09DVlBEN05ONldKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTU4NzAyMzk3RldJU0xHSUlJRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjY1NDMwMjcxV05OTjhVUDBLQiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbCZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 19.26px;"><b>Makeup Brush Set</b></span></a><span style="line-height: 19.26px;">. It comes with the case you see to make it easy for travel. Just stick it in your suitcase or bag and you're good to go. The best part is that it comes with so many brushes and there is no need to shop for other brushes because they are all included. There you have my top six gift ideas for St. Valentine's Day. Are there any on my list that you like? Is there something else you had in mind? I'd love to know, so please share it with me so I can check it out and perhaps post it here. I hope that you have a wonderful week! Thank you for stopping by.</span></span></div>
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We finally managed to place a shiplap feature over our fireplace. It only took eight years, but it finally made it up on the wall. We want to focus a bit on improving our home bit by bit, to make it our own. This is mostly cosmetic and not a necessity, but as I mentioned, we want it to reflect us. Currently, it does not. We were also going to replace the tiles, but the guy never showed up. What is that all about? I don't even know.<br />
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So I researched some projects online and I have to say there weren't many on how to go about this small space. We went to Lowes and purchased shiplap boards, but not the kind that comes with the gaps. The only kind available at the time was the textured kind. It was really rough and dark, so we used the backside of it instead. I believe that the boards came in a pack of 6. We purchased a quart of white paint and the rest of the supplies we had at home.<br />
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6 Pre-cut boards<br />
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3 yards sticks<br />
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sander<br />
wood glue<br />
small nails<br />
hammer<br />
drill<br />
2 screws<br />
measuring tape<br />
pencil<br />
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We measured the wall from the top of the mantel to the ceiling and the width. We also measured the width of the frame once it was put together and the width of the boards in order to determine how many boards were needed to complete the project if it needed to be cut, which it did.<br />
The back of the boards was sanded to remove sticky residue from stickers. My husband cut some border pieces to form the frame.<br />
He attached the boards on the back of the frame by placing the frame on a table and lined them up. We used three-yard sticks to keep the boards intact on the back so they won't curve and screwed them in.<br />
The hardest part of the whole project was to determine the exact measurement needed to keep them the same width. We managed to make the width of each 5 inches and used six boards. The top and bottom board are actually a bit wider, but only 5 inches is exposed because the other half-inch is behind the frame to hold it in place.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Once everything was cut and placed on the frame, I then began to paint the shiplap and when the paint was dry it was time to attach it to the wall. I did have to make sure that the paint did not stick the boards to each other since I did not have the chance to paint them before screwing them to the frame. So if you are thinking of doing this project keep in mind to paint the boards separately first. </span>We attached the shiplap with two screws in case we ever sell our house and new owners may not want that look, it will be easy to remove. </div>
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The bottom photo was before we attached the yardsticks so you can see how the boards look, curbed.<br />
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I was pleased to finally have this done. A huge thank you to the hubs for being patient and our friend for assisting with the frame.<div class="blogger-post-footer">©2010. http://www.inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com. All Rights Reserved.
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Hello friends, it's been a minute since I have posted. Now that we are getting close to the holiday season and people are already decorating their homes, I thought I'd share some finds. I was browsing over at the <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=496175&u=469380&m=48264&urllink=www%2Eantiquefarmhouse%2Ecom%2F%3Fsource%3Dshareasale%26sscid%3Db1k3%5Fdpu87&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Antique Farmhouse</b></a> and they have so many wonderful pieces for the Holidays. I want to share it with you before they are all gone. They are so beautiful and yet subtle. Take for instance this beautiful wreath.<br />
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Celebrate the season by displaying this beautiful <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=496175&u=469380&m=48264&urllink=www%2Eantiquefarmhouse%2Ecom%2Ficed%2Dpinecone%2Dand%2Dberry%2Dwreath%2Ehtml&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Iced Pinecone and Berry Wreath</b></a> for all to see. I love how a variety of leaves are used in this artificial wreath to give it character, depth, and fullness. The pinecones give it texture to draw the eye in and the white berries complete the look for color. You may hang in on a door, over a mantel, or on a window. I love it! What do you think?<br />
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How about these lovely <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=496175&u=469380&m=48264&urllink=www%2Eantiquefarmhouse%2Ecom%2Frustic%2Dangel%2Dstatues%2Dset%2Dof%2D2%2Ehtml&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Rustic Angels Statues</b></a>? These are precious!<br />
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You can pair them up with candles holders over a mantle, a shelf or a table. It has all the Christmas feels. Now if you love to bring color into your decor then how about these adorable <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=496175&u=469380&m=48264&urllink=www%2Eantiquefarmhouse%2Ecom%2Fmango%2Dwood%2Dvillage%2Dhouse%2Dcollection%2Dset%2Dof%2D6%2Ehtml&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Mango Wood Village House Collection</b></a>. They are just darling, you can spread them around the house, over the mantel, on a table, just about anywhere to add a cheerful look.<br />
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The <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=496175&u=469380&m=48264&urllink=www%2Eantiquefarmhouse%2Ecom%2Fnight%2Dbefore%2Dchristmas%2Dblanket%2Ehtml&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Night Before Christmas Blanket</b></a> is a sweet way to cozy up with a hot cup of cocoa and enjoy a movie or how sweet of a gift it would be, don't ya think? So if you are looking for gifts to give why not this particular one, it's perfect.</div>
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The last but not least favorite find is this lovely canvas, <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=496175&u=469380&m=48264&urllink=www%2Eantiquefarmhouse%2Ecom%2Fchristmas%2Dtruck%2Dwith%2Dwreath%2Dcanvas%2Dwall%2Dart%2Ehtml&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Christmas Truck with Wreath</b></a> t<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">he vintage-style pickup detailed with a holiday wreath and the wintery scene featured lets the beauty of the season shine through in this gorgeous piece with hints of red it makes a wonderful addition to a home.</span></span></div>
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Now there are certainly more items that I loved, but you will have to visit <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=496175&u=469380&m=48264&urllink=www%2Eantiquefarmhouse%2Ecom%2F%3Fsource%3Dshareasale%26sscid%3Db1k3%5Fdpu87&afftrack=" target="_blank"><b>Antique Farmhouse</b></a> to check them out. They just have so many wonderful things. So drop by and give them a visit and see what catches your eye. It's a perfect place to shop for those of you who love the farmhouse style.<br />
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I have partnered with Country Sampler <a href="https://www.farmhousestylemag.com/" rel="" target="_blank">Farmhouse Style Magazine</a> to bring you<br />
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1. Cut a 2'x4' vinyl galvanized finish ceiling tile panel into approximately </div>
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3. Lightly dab the corners and outer edges of the placemat with brown or rust chalk finish paint.</div>
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This is certainly a creative and amazing way to bring texture and a fall feel to your table.<br />
It is a great conversation starter and a lovely farmhouse look. I think that one of my<br />
favorite things about this placemat is the easy cleaning, just wipe and done.<br />
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<i>Farmhouse Style </i>is such a fabulous magazine that you will want to treat yourself to every<br />
issue filled with hundreds of gorgeous color photos and great ideas.</div>
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Charter subscribers can sign up for a subscription at <a href="http://www.farmhousestylemag.com/charter">www.FarmhouseStyleMag.com/charter</a>.<br />
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I am looking forward to their many fabulous projects, are you?<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are over 6,500 Dollar Tree stores nationwide and on </span><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2054251052" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204 , 204 , 204); font-family: inherit; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 30th</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> every store will carry </span><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1222307&u=469380&m=64888&urllink=&afftrack=">Expressions From Hallmark</a>,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> $1 each and Heartline a Hallmark company, 2 for $1. With hundreds of new greeting cards to choose from, you can celebrate every moment with your friends and family and save. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2054251053" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(204, 204, 204); position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 30th</span></span>, the following cards will also be available at select stores:<br /><em>Mahogany:</em> Mahogany enhances emotional connections among family, friends, and the community, and celebrates what is most beloved about Black culture.<br /><em>Vida:</em> VIDA expresses the voice of Latinos across generations, bringing them closer together to celebrate life’s special moments.<br /><em>Tree Of Life: </em>Tree of Life brings Jewish family and friends together to celebrate their faith and culture by honoring meaningful holidays and milestones.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">I just love this great selection of cards. Now I don't have to spend so much on one card, but buy several for all occasions and they are all at the Dollar Tree. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">One of my favorite collection is by <i>Joyfully Yours</i> and I believe they are affiliated with DaySpring company. I love the quality and also the messages that are written on the cards.<br /><em>Joyfully Yours:</em> Joyfully Yours lets family and friends express their faith in just the right way during holidays, special occasions, and moments big and small.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have viewed a lot of their cards already and they have many varieties to choose from, there are birthday cards, congratulation cards, thank you cards and much more. The quality of the greeting cards is great so you will be saving big on these cards. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are like me and like to be prepared for different events, this gives you the opportunity to buy several cards for different occasions and have them on hand at home, when it's needed. For more information, visit the DollarTree online as well at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.DollarTree.com&source=gmail&ust=1534187222248000&usg=AFQjCNFmKwCYBoe3BXzeSdHc0b1mHHTFcw" href="http://www.dollartree.com/" target="_blank">www.DollarTree.com</a>! </span><br />
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On today's post, I will share our latest project, a "Raised<br />
Garden Bed". I will keep the post short and sweet.<br />
There are several ways to construct a raised<br />
garden bed, and it all depends on your budget, the size that you<br />
want and the wood you will use.<br />
Our garden bed is 18 inches in height, that gives me enough room to<br />
plant vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, and onions. It is 3 x 6<br />
feet. In order to get an idea for the type of garden bed that you<br />
want to build, I will provide this link <a href="https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrC5panoUxb6F8AZbz7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTBncGdyMzQ0BHNlYwNzZWFyY2gEdnRpZAM-;_ylc=X1MDOTY3ODEzMDcEX3IDMgRhY3RuA2NsawRiY2sDZjFkcmVkcGRqaWNrbyUyNmIlM0QzJTI2cyUzRDZwBGNzcmNwdmlkA083MzJqVEV3TGpId3QyNXVXemt5bURGN01UQTRMZ0FBQUFBTm9hVWQEZnIDbWNhZmVlBGZyMgNzYS1ncARncHJpZANPZW9RVjVBclNsaXFsTUdIWF9JZFNBBG10ZXN0aWQDbnVsbARuX3JzbHQDNjAEbl9zdWdnAzEwBG9yaWdpbgN2aWRlby5zZWFyY2gueWFob28uY29tBHBvcwMwBHBxc3RyAwRwcXN0cmwDBHFzdHJsAzMwBHF1ZXJ5A2hvdyB0byBidWlsZCByYWlzZWQgZ2FyZGVuIGJlZAR0X3N0bXADMTUzMTc0ODc4OAR2dGVzdGlkA251bGw-?gprid=OeoQV5ArSliqlMGHX_IdSA&pvid=O732jTEwLjHwt25uWzkymDF7MTA4LgAAAAANoaUd&p=how+to+build+raised+garden+bed&ei=UTF-8&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av%2Cm%3Asa&fr=mcafee" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
There, you will see several varieties; you may choose which one to make.<br />
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We planted some seeds this summer in biodegradable egg cartons,<br />
so when they sprout, we may plant them in our vegetable garden.<br />
You may view that in my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/inspirationsbyd/" target="_blank">Instagram account</a>.<br />
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We added chicken wire to the bottom as well as this dark weed<br />
liner to prevent w<span style="background-color: #f5f6f5;">e</span><span style="background-color: #f5f6f5;">e</span>ds from growing & critters from digging<br />
from underneath the bed.<br />
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My husband measured the width & length on the ground<br />
in order to remove the grass to prepare the ground for the raised bed.<br />
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We added<span style="background-color: #f5f6f5; color: #222222; font-family: "diaria light pro" , sans-serif; font-size: 21px;"></span> the soil and mixed it with organic compost. </div>
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After the soil was mixed into the garden bed, we added the plants.</div>
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I hope that this inspires you today to create your own garden bed.</div>
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I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas. We have enjoyed our Christmas celebration this
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year with family and friends as we have sung songs, played games, and feasted on sweets. As</div>
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the Epiphany which falls on January the 6th. The rest of our Christmas decoration is</div>
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put away until next Christmas. This year I have partnered with <em>Tree Classics</em> to share</div>
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our storage tips.</div>
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For this campaign, I received a <a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/Christmas-Tree-Storage-Bags-s/19.htm">Deluxe Upright Tree storage bag from Tree Classics</a>, in order to<br />
put away the Christmas tree and decorations with ease as we transition into the New Year.<br />
When I received the Deluxe Upright Tree storage bag, I unpacked the bag from the box and laid<br />
it out on the floor to get a better look. My Tree Classics Christmas tree is 7.5 feet tall, so this<br />
storage bag is a perfect solution for storage.<br />
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To store your tree make sure to unplug it, then remove all of the ornaments and decorations.<br />
At our home, we usually start from the bottom of the tree and work our way up<br />
to the top until everything is removed. I lay the ornaments on the table and then store them<br />
away after the tree is in the storage bag. Here’s a tip to help make your transition<br />
a bit easier. Purchase one to three ornament storage containers so that your<br />
ornaments are all in one place when you need them. This makes storing and decorating so<br />
much easier year after year. There are many places that offer storage containers for<br />
ornaments including online, you may be creative and use anything around your home as well.<br />
I am currently using one of these storage boxes for my glass ornaments and store my other<br />
ornaments in bags to store them inside the tree bag inside the bottom pocket.<br />
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Once all the decorations have been removed from the tree, I unplug each section of my Kennedy<br />
Fir Narrow Christmas Tree from the center. This will make it easy to move the tree sections if<br />
they need to be moved.<br />
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The storage bag that I received is a tough canvas-like material. It feels thick and sturdy plus<br />
it looks like it will keep out dust and dirt from the tree. The bag has sturdy compression straps<br />
that provide the tree with maximum support which I love. This bag accommodates fully<br />
assembled trees that measure up to 7.5 feet tall and features an extra pocket for storing away<br />
extra ornaments and accessories.<br />
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The side handles make moving the tree easy. A clear tag holder allows you to identify the bag’s<br />
contents conveniently.<br />
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The bag measures 30” long x 30” wide x 89” high and is made of heavy-duty 100% polyester<br />
fabric. The storage bag attaches to your tree stand and may be used as a simple tree skirt<br />
during the Christmas season.<br />
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(Below is the image of the top opening of the Tree Bag.)<br />
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When it is time to put your tree away, you will open the bag, lay it flat on the ground and put<br />
your arm through to the bag until you reach the bottom where you will place your tree stand.<br />
Then align the bag with your tree base and slide the bag over it. Tip the bag over to fasten the<br />
straps to your tree stand with the buckles provided, then flip the stand back over. Place your tree<br />
on the stand, make sure that there are no ornaments on your tree. Have two people pull the bag<br />
upwards like a funnel as it compresses the branches upwards as you move it. Once you reach the<br />
top of the tree gather the bag and pull the string tight. If you a have a tree that is taller than<br />
7.5 feet, you may have to remove the top of the tree and place it in the bottom pocket.<br />
When the tree is in the bag, fasten the buckles on the sides for further compressing into place.<br />
To store it carefully tilt it a bit and carry the tree into storage until next year.<br />
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When it is that time of the year again, grab your tree from storage, unfasten the top zippers &<br />
straps, pull it down and gather it on the inside of the bag’s base to hide the rest of the<br />
bag forming a tree skirt.<br />
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I love my <a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/Christmas-Tree-Storage-Bags-s/19.htm">Tree Classics Christmas Tree Storage Bag</a>, it is easier for me to put away my tree as<br />
well as carry it out to get it ready for the Holidays. I think it is a great quality bag, I do not see<br />
any negatives, but only the convenience of this bag. If you want a Tree Storage bag, head over<br />
to <a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/Christmas-Tree-Storage-Bags-s/19.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tree Classics</a>, they are having a sale right now!<br />
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Thank you, Tree Classics for hosting the <a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/Christmas-Tree-Storage-Bags-s/19.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deluxe Upright Storage Bag</a> campaign.<br />
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Be sure to visit Laura from <a href="https://www.petscribbles.com/storing-ornaments-wreaths-and-garlands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pet Scribbles</a> for more creative ideas on how to store your<br />
Christmas decorations and ornaments and visit the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/treeclassics/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tree Classics Facebook</a> page live at<br />
7:30EST as the campaign closes with Jennifer Lutz from Tree Classics.<br />
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Welcome to our home! It has been a couple of years since I posted a Christmas home tour.<br />
I mean who can compete with those amazing Christmas homes around the web?<br />
I usually decorate with handmade pieces, old pieces and perhaps with a couple of new ones<br />
when possible.<br />
We begin our little tour at our front door where you are met with our grapevine snowman<br />
and our semi-handmade wreath. Come in!<br />
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As you enter, you may encounter the scent of <a href="https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/new-start?sponsorid=10522192&enrollerid=10522192&type=member">Northern Lights Black Spruce Essential Oil or </a><br />
<a href="https://www.youngliving.com/vo/#/signup/new-start?sponsorid=10522192&enrollerid=10522192&type=member">Christmas Spirit from Young Living diffusing in the next room.</a> It is so fragrant and brings forth<br />
coziness of Christmas.<br />
As you continue to walk in, you will encounter our kitchen, you will see my little hot cocoa<br />
section, set up on the counter.<br />
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Our living room is decked out with the Nativity scene on the mantel and our <a href="https://www.treeclassics.com/" target="_blank">Tree Classics</a><br />
Christmas tree. In the evening when the Christmas lights are all on, it just has a magical<br />
ambiance and I love it. There are also hidden lights on the Nativity Scene.<br />
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Every year I place our Advent Wreath on our kitchen table and this year I am using the same<br />
wreath that I made last year but with new candles. I also added a Christmas sign above the chalkboard.<br />
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We end the tour in our dining room with a simple festive plaid tablecloth and red candles.<br />
I really wanted to add red here. I hope that you enjoyed our very simple and short Christmas tour.<br />
I would have posted more, but with all the rain here and darkness, it makes it hard to capture everything.<br />
I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas and festive Holidays ahead.<br />
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Bring a unique Christmas style to your home with this handmade ornament! A<span style="background-color: white;">dd this bottle</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">brush tree decoration to your collection of Christmas ornaments and look </span><span style="background-color: white;">forward to hanging </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">it up on your tree every holiday season. Hang it up in the center of a </span><span style="background-color: white;">wreath on your front door. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">You can even simply set it on a table or shelf to add a bit of </span><span style="background-color: white;">festive holiday spirit wherever </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">you need it. You may even tie several together to create a fun garland for your decor need.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This ornament contains a tiny winter scene that will perfectly complement the rest of the </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">festive ornaments on your life-size tree! It's been partially filled with artificial snow, </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">making it look like a winter weather scene. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">To make an ornament like this you will need the following:</span><br />
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<ul>
<li>artificial snowflakes/flurries</li>
<li>small glass bottles with cork tops (four inches or smaller)</li>
<li>small bottle brush Christmas trees, (different sizes optional, but that fit inside bottles)</li>
<li>hot glue gun and glue sticks</li>
<li>string for hanging (your choice of string)</li>
<li>looped hooks to place the string</li>
</ul>
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To begin, you may cut the amount of string that you need and tie it through the looped hooks<br />
as seen below.<br />
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Screw the hook into the cork making sure it is tight and snug. You may twist it into the cork<br />
with your hands.<br />
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Next, add a drop of hot glue to the bottom of the bottle brush tree and place it into the glass<br />
bottle.<br />
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For the wintry effect, add the snowflakes into the bottle pushing it gently with a thin stick,<br />
coffee straw or kabob stick so it stays in the bottom. Then add the cork to the top gently,<br />
but tight to close it. Make sure it is not loose, some may feel more comfortable by adding glue<br />
to secure it, but I did not add glue to mine and it is fine.<br />
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You may make several of these for your Christmas Tree or home decor. They will be great<br />
for an ornament exchange party, the ideas are endless. Aren't they adorable? I love it!<br />
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These are just too cute and so easy to make, you may be able to find the supplies at any craft<br />
store.<br />
Let me know your thoughts and thank you for stopping by for some Christmas inspiration<br />
today.<br />
Happy crafting!<br />
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I’m excited to have a Tree Classics Christmas Tree this year to review, it is their <a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/Kennedy-Fir-Slim-Artificial-Christmas-Tree-p/ken-t.htm">Kennedy Fir Narrow Christmas Tree</a>. When <a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/">Tree Classics</a> asked if I would consider reviewing their Kennedy Fir Narrow Tree, I was thrilled to do so. I was not sure what to expect, but I did know that the tree was going to be pre-lit. I also wanted to know if it was going to be of good quality, and it is.<br />
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<a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/Kennedy-Fir-Slim-Artificial-Christmas-Tree-p/ken-t.htm">The Kennedy Fir Narrow Christmas tree</a> is beautifully designed with a combination of life-like, real feel (PE) tips on the outside and PVC needles in the inside that give it a lush appearance of a genuine tree. The branches slightly descend to create a lovely scene that draws everyone together to view the glowing lights that create a starlit effect. The tree I received measures 7 1/2 feet tall and 42 inches in width. It features a light connection for each section toward the middle of the tree. It has bright green real feel foliage and hinged branches for easy setup. The tree comes with a sturdy metal stand with extra bulbs and fuses. <a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/">Tree Classics</a> also offers Color Changing LED lights on their trees.<br />
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<a href="http://www.treeclassics.com/">Tree Classics</a> was very prompt in their delivery. When the box arrived, it looked sturdy and was in good condition. I opened the box and the tree was wrapped in bubble wrap to protect the bulbs during shipment. The tree arrived in three sections, the top, the middle, and the bottom and included the stand. It was very easy to assemble because it is narrow and the lights may be plugged inside by the trunk. I was pretty skeptical about having a pre-lit tree considering that I’ve had one many years ago and once they burned out, that was it. But according to Tree Classics description page, if one light goes off, the rest remain lit. The cord includes an on and off switch located toward the bottom. The tree arrived with plenty of extra bulbs and fuses if replacements are needed. I was unsure of the diameter of the tree since I have never had a narrow tree before, but for the space I needed, the tree is a perfect size. I love the width! As I continued fluffing the tree, I was not sure how I felt about the PVC needles in the inside but to my convenience, since the needles are flexible, they served well for holding the decorative ribbon in place and make the tree look full. The PE tips have a realistic look and feel that hide the PVC branches. In the past, I have had real trees, so the fact that the tips of this tree are realistic is wonderful. I love that there are no needles on the floor and that I do not have to water it. The only thing missing would be the fragrance of a real tree, but a scented stick from my Young Living collection does the trick.<br />
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It was easy to decorate, I used simple snowflakes, glass ornaments, white branches, mesh ribbon and a few handmade ornaments.<br />
This tree is perfect for small spaces, and for those who do not want to deal with the mess of a real tree but want to keep the look as realistic as possible. This tree works well for those who may want more than one tree, perhaps for a dining room, bedroom, office or playroom where space may be limited. It is perfect for people in apartments or those lacking storage space, this tree will not take up as much storage as a larger tree would. It is the perfect space saver.<br />
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This year the tree turned out just perfect for this space. It looks gorgeous and it is so pretty from the outside by the window. I personally love this tree and all its conveniences. I am pleased with my Kennedy Fir Narrow Tree. Thank you, Tree Classics. Tree Classics is an extraordinary company with great customer service. I recommend their trees for your Christmas Holiday!<br />
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I love to bring Autumn decor into the home especially when it does not feel like it outside. I decided to repurpose an old Jack O' Lantern and turn it into a Fall Burlap Pumpkin Centerpiece for my dining table to give it a Harvest touch. I don't go overboard in decorating, but instead prefer to keep things simple, a wreath on the door and a centerpiece works well. I believe that it will look inviting until Thanksgiving and it cost me nothing except a little time.<br />
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So why not add a little fall flair to your home? A simple pumpkin on a table is enough to give it Fall character. This centerpiece adds color, texture and both natural and faux elements, for that Autumn style that you may keep around until Thanksgiving. Now I am aware that the orange is visible, but you may line your pumpkin underneath the burlap for extra cover. I don't mind the orange.<br />
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What inspired me to make this pumpkin was a similar centerpiece at a store which sold out and I wanted one for my dining table, so I just made my own version.<br />
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I already had everything I needed on hand. I used an old jack o’ lantern that I no longer used<br />
and that was where I began. So for this project, you will need:<br />
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<li>A faux pumpkin, old or new, whatever you wish</li>
<li>burlap fabric</li>
<li>a piece of burlap ribbon, if you have one on hand, if not, you may use a faux or real pumpkin stem</li>
<li>scissors</li>
<li>hot glue gun and glue</li>
<li>push pins</li>
<li>roll of jute string</li>
<li>faux leaves & florals</li>
<li>(Optional) little pumpkins and pine cones</li>
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I started by taping off the carving on the pumpkin, the eyes, nose, and mouth with neutral craft tape.<br />
Then I removed the wire and bulb from the inside of the pumpkin that was used to light it up.<br />
Next, I cut strips of burlap fabric 6 inches wide. I used push pins to hold the fabric in place before gluing anything. I wanted to make sure I had enough fabric and that it sat well on the pumpkin.<br />
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You have the option of lining your pumpkin before adding the burlap so that it is well covered.<br />
I did not do that with my pumpkin so you may see a glimpse of the orange underneath.<br />
It is not very noticeable in person.<br />
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The pumpkin has an opening in the bottom, so I used that opening to tuck the fabric underneath and<br />
hold the fabric in place with push pins. I cut off any excess fabric.<br />
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As I continued to cover the pumpkin with the burlap, I made sure to fold clean edges as seen below when I overlapped the fabric, but I left the other side unfolded since it will be covered by the next strip of fabric. This will serve as a guide to glue the string later on.<br />
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I continued to cover the pumpkin strip by strip and overlapped the previous strip carefully. Below you can see how the fabric was held in place on the top with push pins and the folded edges on the sides.<br />
Don't worry about the rough edges on the top, that will be covered with the string as well.<br />
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For the last strip, I folded both sides of the fabric as seen below to give it a clean finish and held it in place with more push pins. I made sure everything was nice and tucked underneath the pumpkin.<br />
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When the fabric was as I wanted it, nice and tucked, I began to hot glue the edge of the burlap as seen below. At this point, I had not removed the push pins but kept them in place until all the side edges were glued. Once the edges were glued, I began gluing the top part of the fabric by the stem carefully. Then I hot glued the fabric underneath but kept the pushpins under the pumpkin for extra hold.<br />
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After the glue was set and dry, I grabbed by jute strings; since they were thin I had to make it thicker so I twisted four pieces of string together and tied the top into a knot to keep it in place. Before cutting my string, I measured how long the string had to be to cover the edges of the burlap fabric from top to bottom. In my case, I used about 13 inches per edge.<br />
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I hot glued the knot part of the string to the underside of the pumpkin as seen here. I made sure it was set before continuing. Then I twisted the string and glued it to the folded edges of the burlap, I worked my way up to the top of the pumpkin. When I reached the top of the pumpkin, I twisted and glued the remaining string around the top edge of the fabric around the pumpkin's stem. I repeated this step for all the edges on the burlap.<br />
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Here you can see how I twisted the string around the stem, leaving the stem exposed.<br />
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When all the edges had been covered with the string as well as the edge on the top around the stem,<br />
I used a piece of burlap ribbon I had on hand to create a longer stem for my pumpkin. I folded the ribbon in half and rolled it to form a stem, I then hot glued it to seal the seam. After the seam was dry, I tucked it over the existing stem and hot glued it around the edges, under the string surrounding the original pumpkin stem.<br />
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You can see here how it is tucked in under the string. That was it, I had my burlap pumpkin ready to add a little color with faux leaves and real pinecones around it with small pumpkins. I will probably add some flowers later on, but for now, this will do. You may use the Burlap Pumpkin for any area in your home, table, mantel or by the window, it's up to you.<br />
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I hope that you have enjoyed this Fall Craft.<br />
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I have also been crafting little things here and there that I will soon share.</div>
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It has been a while since I have given my fellow handmade artisans some recognition on the blog.</div>
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I've selected only a few to feature on today's post. All items are Fall themed, so check them out, visit their sites and support them if you can. Click on the captions to get to their sites.</div>
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I hope that you enjoy viewing the selected few. You may also visit the artisans that were featured on <a href="http://inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com/2014/10/pumpkins-everywhere.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this post</a> and <a href="http://inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com/2011/09/hello-october.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this post</a>. Let me know which are your favorites. Happy Autumn!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">In this issue, they have featured our <a href="https://inspirationsbyd.blogspot.com/2016/10/diy-fall-book-page-fall-wreath.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Page Fall Wreath</a> and that is exciting!</span></span></div>
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I know that by now many of you have noticed the essential oils fuss online and now out in the market near you. When I came across the essential oil craze, I was curious about why they were so popular. I have seen oils in the past, but never knew anyone who used them except for aroma benefits and DIY ideas. As I dug a little, I met Wellness Advocates and Distributors of a few essential oil companies. The information that I gathered was pretty interesting, even too good to be true in some cases, so I kept digging.<br />
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I noticed that some of my friends were now using these oils as well. When I asked them why they used them and what were the benefits they shared their experiences with me. It was not until I received a sample blend that I actually tried these oils.<br />
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Please know that not all oils are the same. You may purchase a $4 bottle at a store and get a pretty cheap version of oil and it will not serve for anything beneficial. How do I know? Well, I have tried them and can testify that not all oils are the same and that only a select few are worth your time, health, and money.<br />
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As I used the blend (oil mixture) given to me, I began to notice the benefits of the oils. I was in awe and could not believe how it was working. My bottle was finished and I wanted more for my family. I tried three companies, and now I am down to one. I have become a full-time member and have begun using many of their products in my home. I have gotten rid of most of my store-bought products due to the harmful ingredients associated with them. All you have to do is google the ingredients to any product in your home and you will see how much toxic ingredients they contain. You may also download the app: Think dirty, shop clean; with this app, you may scan products to learn about their ingredients. It's no wonder there are more illnesses today than many, many years ago, but I won't get into that right now. My focus is on providing my family with a healthy alternative and living a healthy lifestyle.<br />
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The clean benefit is not the only blessing, but also a financial blessing as well. You see, at first, I thought this is too expensive for me, there is just no way I will spend that amount on oils, but I did not make a purchase, I made an investment. I made an investment in our health and in our lives. I have been blessed to get my money back on my purchase by just sharing the benefits with others that were interested in a healthier version of products. Many do not see the chemicals that we put on our bodies and our children's bodies. The chemicals in products are part of the health problems that people are facing today along with their children. I cannot stress enough how important it is to take care of your bodies and how this may help you. Simply by boosting your immune system naturally is a great help without chemicals. Not only that, but it has helped me maintain balance, peace of mind, and calmness during times of stress, anxiety.<br />
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Right now, I will share just a little of what essential oils are and will continue to share information as I continue with my journey using essential oils.<br />
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Essential Oils are nature's volatile aromatic compounds generated within the plant such as shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, seeds, or another source from which it is extracted through steam distillation, hydro-distillation, or cold-pressed extraction.<br />
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The power of essential oil lies in its constituents and their synergy. Each essential oil is composed of 200- 500 different bio-constituents, which make them very diverse in their effects. No two oils are alike.<br />
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Some of the ways that I use Essential Oils below:<br />
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You may inhale the essential oils right from the bottle or with a diffuser. You will gain their health benefits simply by breathing in their aromatic scents.<br />
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You may apply essential oils anywhere to your exterior body, (not in your eyes or in your ears). Dilute the essential oils with a fatty oil such as coconut oil, V-6, Enhanced vegetable oil complex, olive oil, etc..It is not recommended to apply citrus oils to your skin if you will be exposed to the sun.</div>
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You may use oils for an afternoon pick-me-up,
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Research shows that rosemary can improve cognitive function and memory.
Peppermint oil may combat fatigue and increase alertness, and
you may be able to lift your spirits with citrus oils.
For subtle, but long-lasting aromatherapy, diffuse oils in a diffuser
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Today we will learn How to Make Linen Spray by using Lavender Essential oil<br />
for a nice and comforting aroma for your linens. Another name used is<br />
Pillow Spray, use it for a fresh and clean scent for my pillows and sheets.<br />
If you are already using Essential oils, a great way to recycle your essential oil bottles<br />
is to turn them into spray bottles or rollers. </div>
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You may find <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZJXRK0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01LZJXRK0&linkCode=as2&tag=inspbyd-20&linkId=913f014b86826aae9af5408f3f6c496a" target="_blank">Essential Oil Black Atomizer Spray </a>Tops available<br />
online as well as <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WXKX2D/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B071WXKX2D&linkCode=as2&tag=inspbyd-20&linkId=931d2a18b3a76ab2c981a2d9d53a5a91" target="_blank">Roller Fitments with Caps</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="//ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=inspbyd-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B071WXKX2D" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. You may also just buy<br />
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To this recipe, I added 1/2 teaspoon of Epsom salt, but you may use original<br />
witch hazel without alcohol instead. Below you will find a list of what you will need.<br />
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The amount of water you use depends on the size of your bottle.<br />
You may mix the liquid in the bottle itself or use another container<br />
for the mix and then pour it into your bottle. I used a very small glass for the purpose of this tutorial. I also use Young Living Essential<br />
oils for their great quality, but you may use the oil of your choice.<br />
Follow the directions on the images below.</div>
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Now isn't that easy? I keep my linen spray on my nightstand and love it.</div>
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I have tried this recipe with rubbing alcohol and I have to be honest, I don't like it </div>
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because the alcohol overpowers the essential oil, so do not use rubbing alcohol. </div>
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My personal favorite is the Epsom Salt, it does not have a scent and it really helps disperse the oil.</div>
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There you have it. I hope that you enjoy this little DIY for your home.</div>
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Do you have a favorite essential oil scent for <b>making a pillow spray </b>or <b>linen spray</b>?<br />
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This is a convenient Super Slim, lightweight & minimalist wallet, it looks classic, fashionable & functional. The wallet has 6 card slots, 1 ID Window and 1 cash or receipt pocket in the top center. The wallet is also an RFID Blocking Wallet, this means that it keeps your vital information secure. It secures your credit cards and other RFID-chipped Cards, ID, etc., so it protects your personal information from being stolen. This technology allows you to remain SAFE and PROTECTED from electronic pickpocketing & blocks all RFID scanners and readers.<br />
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One of the great features is that it is simple, compact & ultra-slim. The design makes it easy to slide into your front or back pocket. It has a clear finger glide for the ID window making it quick and easy to take your cards or money in and out. By looking at it, you may think that our credit cards will probably not fit, but they do!! It is soft and comfortable to place in your pocket.<br />
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Hello, and Happy Independence Day Weekend! Today I wanted to share<br />
with you this delicious Patriotic Pie recipe from TipHero.com, thank you tip hero!<br />
I have added a couple of extra things to mine.<br />
It is a perfect patriotic dessert to share with family and friends during the celebration<br />
of our Nation's Independence. It may look harder than it really is, but it is pretty simple.<br />
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The ingredients that you will need are as follows:<br />
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Makes 1 (9-inch pie)<br />
Approximately 2 hours & 45 minutes<br />
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<li>Pie dough shells (2) 9 inch</li>
<li>Star cookie cutter (2 inches) and/or (1 inch)</li>
<li>Knife</li>
<li>4 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced </li>
<li>1 ½ cups fresh blueberries</li>
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<li>½ cup granulated sugar</li>
<li>⅓ cup of corn starch</li>
<li>½ teaspoon almond extract, divided</li>
<li>1 large egg, beaten for egg wash</li>
<li>orange or lemon zest</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon cinnamon</li>
<li>a pinch of sugar for sprinkling over the pie</li>
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<i><b>Directions:</b></i> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "open sans" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 19.2px;"> </span><br />
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1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 Celsius).<br />
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2. On a lightly floured surface, place your dough. If it's on a pie plate, turn upside down<br />
and gently unfold the edges so that it will lay flat on the surface.<br />
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3. Roll it flat with a dough roller, if you have one on hand.<br />
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4. Cut out your stars using the cookie cutter and cut the stripes with a knife. Set it aside.<br />
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5. In a bowl, combine sugar and cornstarch and mix well.<br />
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6. Take ¼ cup of the sugar mixture and a ¼ teaspoon of almond extract and add it to the blueberries in a separate bowl. Add the cinnamon and a pinch of zest to the blueberries.<br />
Toss to coat. Set aside.<br />
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7. In another separate bowl, add the remaining sugar mix to the strawberries and add<br />
¼ teaspoon of almond extract and another pinch of zest, toss to coat.<br />
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8. Take a piece of aluminum foil and fold it in half several times to create a two-inch-wide strip.<br />
Fold the bottom corners so that it fits well inside the pie dish, separate the sections by 1/3 and 2/3 areas.<br />
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9. With one hand holding the foil in place, gently pour in the strawberries into the 2/3 section, then the blueberries in the 1/3 section. Gently level out the berries and remove the foil.<br />
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10. Using the dough that was cut out for the stars and stripes, place the stripes over the strawberries making sure to leave space between the stripes. Layout the stars over the blueberries.<br />
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11. Brush the dough carefully with egg wash, sprinkle lightly with sugar, then cover the<br />
edges of the pie with 2-inch strips of foil to prevent burning or a crust shield.<br />
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12. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes, then remove the foil or crust shield, reduce<br />
heat to 375 degrees and continue to bake for 60 minutes or until the edges are golden and<br />
the fruit is bubbling.<br />
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13. Cool pie for an hour before serving. Goes well with vanilla ice cream! <br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Enjoy!</span><br />
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