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Candy Cane Vase Joy

The candy cane vase is a spectacular display but it can also be a helpful gift during the holidays for friends or family that are seriously ill. Peppermint is good for nausea, the colorful display can lift spirits, and we all know the wonder fresh flowers can do for our fellow humans. I hope you…
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Mahjong Manners Matter
I love everything about Mahjong. It is a game developed long ago in a country far away so it is an open invitation to learn more fascinating history regarding all who came before us. Until recently, I had only played Mahjong in my home with friends and family as we attempted to teach ourselves how…
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Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise of Epic Joy

The Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise 2024 was a spectacular event that I was fortunate enough to be a part of. I somehow managed to book a cabin on the Norwegian Gem of complete epic joy with Hallmark in November of 2024, and it was unforgettable. If you have never been on a cruise, please consider…
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My peonies are blooming, hot floral tea joy is here
Hot floral teas are my favorite escape from stress. The peonies are in full bloom right now so I plan to take full advantage of their vibrant existence. The floral joy begins by adding fresh peony petals to my clear water bottle for gorgeous and fragrant hydration throughout the day. I also create floral arrangements…
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Guide to Whist
Every spring I go through old boxes. Year after year, digging through the past of my clan, I uncover delightful treasures. This year I focused on a box of writings and photographs from 1890 to 1915. One item, in particular, is a handwritten “Guide to Whist”. Whist (a direct forerunner of Bridge) is an old…
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Box turtle oasis of epic happiness
Box turtles are beyond precious. For years, every morning at dawn, the sweet little box turtle featured here made his way from the woods all the way up to our air conditioning unit to drink water dripping from the line. In his honor I created a tiny pond just for him. I placed it within…
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What office supplies are really for – pet furniture eternal joy!
Making the most of boring office supplies is imperative for a successful and fulfilling life. Our rabbit, Benjamin (pictured here in his custom made chair), is quite fond of repurposed office supplies. Take stock of what is around you. Does your office contain wire trays for storing paper? If so, in this digital age, the…
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Happy Jewelry Day, world!
A special shout out to all of our BARSS (Big A** Ring Secret Society) members, you know who you are! Secret message for today: The crow is following you. Ca caw!
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Bubble Zen

Beautiful Zen moments await you in the unlikeliest of spaces. If you barely survived the first day of daylight savings (and a Monday to boot), it is time to drive yourself down to a fancy car wash with your camera at the ready for a big dose of gorgeous calm. The print accompanying this post…
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100% Peruvian Highland Wool

Knitting the cold away today with this beautiful Peruvian Highland Wool. In the end it will be a blanket of epic proportion. I will place an initial retail value of 10 billion dollars on it for the first week of sale and then I will cave and mark it down to a more reasonable $49.99.…