I started actively working on Christmas projects back in August. It’s been a time intensive crafting season for me. I had a couple projects of my own that I really wanted to complete but wasn’t sure I would have the time or energy to get them done…
Read MoreWe love that Trader Joe’s is opening more stores here in Utah. A couple weeks ago Ronnie and I braved going to the new one in Riverdale, Utah on a Saturday. It’s not something I would recommend, but I needed fresh flowers for the following day. While I was there, I grabbed gifts for my sweet almost 98-year-old mother-in-law Eileen…
Read MoreLast week at the end of the post my wish for you was to create a project you’ve been wanting to do for a long time, or to finish one you have started but then set aside. I’m so proud of myself because I took my own advice! Last summer I went to a new store in Bountiful, “Real Deals”. They are located at…
Read MoreI’ve been working on a lot of Christmas projects over the past couple months. I will be posting more of them in the coming weeks, but for today, I want to post one that I’ve been gathering things over the past three years for this project! I have selective patience. In life I prefer things to happen “soon”…
Read MoreI’ve started working on my Christmas gifts this past week. That post will be coming in December! After too many hours of doing the same thing over and over, I decided I needed a diversion…
Read MoreOur annual Grandma Camp is coming up this weekend, and the preparations have been in full swing for a few weeks now, even though I actually start planning and working on it almost a year in advance…
Read MoreLast spring, my daughter and I took a class at “Noble House Furniture and Design” in Bountiful, Utah. https://noblehousedesign.com The focus of this class was to learn how to decorate our outdoor spaces into places that are comfortable and inviting…
Read MoreOn a recent visit to Trader Joe’s I noticed they had bundles of Pussy Willows. After what has felt like 72 days of January, the emergence of this early spring stem brings LIGHT to my heart and soul…
Read MoreAs I continue to work toward the marketing stage of “Candle in the Window,” I’ve been excited to work on designing my brand. To do this, I’ve been in the research and gathering stage…
Read MoreOn July 5th I had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to London for a two week intensive master’s course in floristry. In May I had the thought come to seek more floral design training…
Read MoreThis week’s post is a little early due to scheduling this week. :) If you’re looking for a fun and easy sewing project, this is a good one. I started sewing when I was three years old. I would find scraps in the garbage can in the sewing room, and create what I thought were amazing gifts for all those I loved…
Read MoreA few years ago I saw the cutest orchid plant wrapped in a moss ball at Sun River Gardens in Orem, Utah. They actually offer classes where you can go and make your own. This type of plant presentation is called Kokedama…
Read MoreOne of my favorite things is when I get a phone call from one of my “littles” – who are all growing up way too fast – asking if I will make their Baptism dress. This is the fourth one now…
Read MoreRecently my printer died and I had to get a new one. This is never one of my favorite things to do. I don’t know if any of you are like me, but I struggle with change. This week I needed to make more wedding…
Read MoreOne of my favorite things is hanging out with my grandkids!!! One of their favorite things to do at Grandma Les’ house is crafting…
Read MoreI don’t know what it is about paper, but I LOVE it!!! I doubt I will ever be able to go paper free. I carry a paper planner, and use a paper calendar. If I put things in the calendar…
Read MoreI started sewing at the age of three. My work obviously wasn’t glamorous, usable, or even worth saving at that age…
Read MoreMany years ago I acquired some old costume jewelry from a few different family members. It sat in an old quart jar for years…
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