Posts Tagged with "winter"

Picture Frame Wreath Tutorial

Thursday, December 10, 2009

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Season’s Greetings I made a new wreath for my front door using an old picture frame, old ice skates and old garland. Using items from around the house, attic and garage to create new decor has been a necessity for me because I have a tight non-existent budget for projects.  I use my blow money [...]

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5 Senses of Christmastime

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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Getting Ready for Christmas Today the kids and I spend most of the morning decorating for the season. It was so fun to see Molly and Ryan discover all the ornaments like it was the first time. There is so much wonder that just glows from my kids. It is really easy to “catch” a [...]

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Winter Sun Rays

Thursday, February 26, 2009

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Just when my mind is ready to snap from being unable to paint anything outside, open the bedroom windows or get a grip on running my home, I find a moment or two like these… Winter sun rays Brighter than summer days Snow banks beam light Warm sunspot, just right Children bounce off the wall [...]

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Photo Essay :: Winter In and Out

Sunday, February 22, 2009

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In Order: Sledding in newly fallen snow Painting for the sake of getting messy Watching a dormant summer patio Reading, watching, admiring…all the fantastic blogs out there (blog in my reader? The Inspired Room’s post Quick Room Makeover) Freezing my fingers off taking photos of the fresh layer of snow Studying and writing a presentation [...]

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Blink Links :: Folks, It’s Still Winter Edition

Monday, February 16, 2009

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Here are a few links, that helped me remember… just because I can see a few wood chips, previously covered in three feet of ice and snow, does not mean Spring is here yet, 15 degrees F is still 15 degrees F, ice is still slippery and 6 p.m. is still dark night. But isn’t [...]

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A Month Below Freezing

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

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It’s a heatwave…a tropical heatwave! Just Kidding! If we make it to the weekend, without rising above 32 degrees F., Minnesota will have the fourth month on record, since the 1880s, to not have a single day above freezing. When the air is colder than cold, and the sun is brighter than bright, just upon [...]

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Yes, I Found It! Stillness.

Saturday, January 17, 2009

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Yeah! Yes, Yes, So Wicked Awesome! I am doing the River Dance with a raise the roof (yes, I am that big of a dork) over here. I finally did it! What, you ask? Did I finally finish my bathroom before & after? No. Did I have paint my junk dresser and install new hardware? [...]

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Sunday, December 28, 2008

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…at least that is what the song says, right? Summer, in all it’s sandy glory, is pretty wonderful too. Here are some wonderful things from this time of the year, in no particular order. 1. Felt snowflakes; I made a garland of white lights and a variety of gray snow flake ornaments for over the [...]

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Tis the Season II

Thursday, December 25, 2008

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I feel like I am sitting down with an old friend as I open my blog tonight.  My new ballerina-style fuzzy slippers are warming my toes. I am finally drinking water after drinking exclusively spiced cider, marshmallow-cocoa or specialty coffee for last who-knows how many days. Dry furnace air and hauling kids around makes me [...]

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