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Hawaiian Tropical Garden Tour

December 31, 2016

Earlier this year, my family and I traveled to Hawaii. One of the highlights of our trip was a visit to the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens. This Hawaiian tropical garden was a hidden gem, that we discovered on the Big Island of Hawaii. I had no idea what to expect, nor did my family. My …

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Noel Lettered Wreath Craft

December 3, 2016

I love Christmas time. It’s one of my favorite times of the year for crafting too. Every year I make wreaths. This year, I wanted one of the wreaths to showcase the beauty of a simple and peaceful Christmas. So I featured a little tin church, some decorative sprigs as well as the Star of …

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Crafts Family Fun Findings Gardening Projects Seasons Spring

DIY: Copper Clay Garden Markers

May 8, 2016

One of our favorite things to do at home on a rainy day is make creations with bakeable clay. It’s great fun for the family. In fact, it’s fun for folks of all ages. The clay comes in every color imaginable and it is so much fun being able to permanently capture the kids’ creations. …

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9 Tips for Visiting the Magnolia Market Silos

April 5, 2016

A few weeks ago, I was in Texas speaking at the Mother Earth News Fair in Belton, Texas. When I finally looked at the map, I realized that Waco was less than an hour away. I was going to have to make a trip to Chip and Joanna Gaine’s Magnolia Market silos. As a big …

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Crafts Family Fun Findings Gardening Plants Projects Seasons Spring

Springtime Miniature Garden

March 31, 2016

I love gardening in miniature and with spring in the air I could not help myself. My daughter and I decided to create a miniature garden that we would both love to spend time in. With a cottage garden as inspiration, the entire miniature garden came together in under an hour’s time. We had so …

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Plants Speak Volumes

March 22, 2016

Scientists have shown that speaking to plants can be a good thing. Plants respond positively to music, engaging them in conversation, and even touch. A few years ago, an article came out that discussed plant intelligence. I was fascinated. But even if you aren’t a plant scientist, there is something to be learned even by …

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The Umbrella Nest

July 7, 2015

Earlier this week, I stumbled upon this lovely robin’s nest. A robin must have felt safe and stealthy made a nest in the top of my garden umbrella. A few days ago, I went to take the umbrella down because of an approaching storm. I suddenly realized that I couldn’t. A nest with a single …

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My Favorite Summer Garden Products

August 4, 2014

I love discovering new gardening products and sharing them with you all. I get lots of inquiries from companies and today I though I’d share my favorites with you! First up is the Garden Well self-watering planter. I love self watering planters as they cut down on hand watering demands in the summer and really …

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Scenes from The Vintage Bazaar

June 21, 2014

Just a couple hours from Cape Cod is the town of Salisbury, where a lovely farm sits- Pettingill Farm. Twice a year, they are invaded by the most amazing fair- The Vintage Bazaar. It’s always worth it to arrive early. There you will be inspired by other’s creativity, their upcycling, their sense of decoration, and …

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Mother’s Day Garden Jars

May 5, 2014

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and if you are like me, sometimes, it’s just so hard to know what to get Mom for her special day. I learned about this new company, Modern Sprout, that started with a vision to be able to organically grow plants anywhere. I love that they make it …

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Hawaiian Tropical Garden Tour

Noel Lettered Wreath Craft

DIY: Copper Clay Garden Markers

9 Tips for Visiting the Magnolia Market Silos

Springtime Miniature Garden

Plants Speak Volumes

The Umbrella Nest

My Favorite Summer Garden Products

Scenes from The Vintage Bazaar

Mother’s Day Garden Jars

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