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An Urban Cottage: The Tree
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011. This post says a lot about me. I'll let you qualify that. So here's my $24.50 tree. I forgot to take a picture of it before I started. Delicately pruning the branches at the top. The whole pruning process was very slow. I'd prune a branch, stand back, assess the tree's new chi and respond with the next cut. Very zen. Yin and Yang. Earth, Wind and Fire. Contemplation, I went back in. And this was the result. Hey, who's chuckling? Thank god for floral wire. Almost all of the o...
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Fleur Cottage: Blue Jars For Christmas
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HOME MAKEOVERS HOUSE TOUR FLEUR GARDENS FOOD HEALTH. Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Blue Jars For Christmas. I love the oh-so-versatile blue jars that can be used all year round in various ways, from empty to stuffed with what ever takes one's fancy. Top of the list favorite way to use mine is this way in the Christmas season. Yes, I know it's a little early.but then it gives you a heads up to do it for yourself! It's quick, easy and inexpensive! Rinse the jar with water, shaking out the excess water. Its no...