Grateful
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In 2017 Candle in the Window started with a desire to share positive LIGHT filled messages with the world. It took awhile to get it going but I sat down and wrote a list of what I needed to do to make it happen…
Read MoreUnique Handcrafted Gifts
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We’ve all been there. We have a special someone involved in a school play, dance competition, cheerleading competition, drill team competition, or something similar. Often, we stop by the grocery store and grab a quick bouquet of flowers to give them after the performance…
Read MoreFinishing Up Christmas Crafting
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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 MoreTrader Joe’s for the Win!
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We 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 MoreUnfinished Projects – Checking The Boxes On The To-Do List
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Last 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 MoreIn Need Of A Diversion
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I’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 MoreHappy May Day!
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Last week I had two lovely ladies come and learn how to make hand tied floral bouquets to give to family and friends for May Day. I found this information about the history of May Day from a shop in Utah County called…
Read MoreWelcome Spring!
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You might remember the post I did about the Christmas decorations I arranged in our front planter bed. We enjoyed them so much; I decided to give them a little springtime upgrade…
Read MoreBest Framing Place In Utah
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Six months ago I took some things to be framed at Rensel Studio in Ogden, Utah. I knew it would take some time as they are in high demand because of their unique and artistic flair in framing. The three items I took in were worth the wait…
Read MoreCandle in the Window Custom Ribbon and Bud Vase Gifts
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As 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 MoreOld Friends
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Ron and I moved to Kaysville in October 1986. Our oldest daughter was just five months old. We were blessed to build a brand-new home that we lived in for 21 years. Much longer than we ever anticipated. To qualify for the loan, we had to cut two feet off each side of the house…
Read MoreChristmas is Light
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Each year I make about 100 ornaments/gifts for some of the ladies whom I do personal shopping for, as well as for Ron and me to give to friends and family. Rarely are these projects simple or easy, and some years they take a lot more time than others. This year’s gift actually started as an idea at least 15 years ago…
Read MorePreview to London Flower School and Harriet the Hummingbird Update
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On 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 MoreA Fun Easy Sewing Project!
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This 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 MoreKokedama Craft
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A 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 MoreAnother Baptism Dress In The Books
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One 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 MoreIf At First You Don’t Succeed . . .
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Recently 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 MoreRibbon Fetish
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You’ve seen the popular wreaths made from coffee filters with the ribbon bundles hanging from them right? These have been popular for quite a few years now. I smile each time I see one, as ribbon makes my heart happy, and when my heart is happy my life is en-LIGHT-ened…
Read MoreChristmas Means Crafting!
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I LOVE to craft! It brings LIGHT into my soul, and I enjoy coming up with meaningful gifts to give to family and friends. Today’s post is about a project…
Read MoreEaster Crafting
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A couple weeks ago my sweet granddaughter called and asked if she could come sleep over and have a crafting day. I had been thinking about an Easter craft anyway as it’s my FAVORITE holiday…
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