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Newness of Life
Back in November when we visited my sister and her husband on Vancouver Island, my brother-in-law gave me a cutting and a little root of a Chinese Lantern plant from his garden. We brought it home on the plane and … Continue reading
Handmade Box from Old Growth Fir
Hisnibs made this beautiful box for me from a branch that broke off our old growth fir tree we call Grandma Tree. I’m going to keep my crochet hooks in it. Love it!
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Tagged box, branch, gift, handmade, old growth fir, tree, woodworking
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Share The Warmth
Eldest Daughter made this gorgeous quilt for me for Christmas. I’ll be warm all winter now, no matter what the weather decides to do. We drew names at Thanksgiving and the challenge was to make something for the person whose … Continue reading
A Sacred Gift
Awaken to the mystery of being here and enter the quiet immensity of your own presence. Have joy and peace in the temple of your senses. Receive encouragement when new frontiers beckon. Respond to the call of your gift and … Continue reading
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Tagged awaken, Beauty, gift, John O'Donohue, mystery, receive, respond, sacred, wonder
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Beautiful Mermaid Quilt
Eldest daughter made this for her friend’s birthday. Absolutely beautiful!
Witch Hazel is Blooming
A winter gift, Witch Hazel blossoms scent the yard with a sweet, healing aroma. I had to bring some inside and arrange in this unique vase sent to me by my cousin for Christmas. Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana Deciduous large … Continue reading
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Tagged bc, Beauty, flowers, garden, gift, healing, home, inspiration, Life, nature, photograph, silicone vase, winter, witch hazel, yellow
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My Gift To Myself
I will give myself the gift of forgiveness. ~ Harriet Hodgson
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Tagged bc, Beauty, forgiveness, gift, green, happy place, Harriet Hodgson, hope, inspiration, Life, nature, Peace, photograph, Quote, remember, Sword fern, thoughts
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Miniature World
A special gift from a friend who created it just for me. Built on part of a branch that fell off an ancient fir tree. Idyllic little world of green, flowers, trees and two sheep there, a tempting little cottage … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, creative, flowers, garden, gift, green, happy place, inspiration, Life, miniature, nature, needle felting, Peace, photograph, seeing
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Entitlement Or Endowment Part 2
Life looks very different to us when we look at it from the endowment window, rather than the entitlement window. The endowment view is that our life is a gift; its value increases when we choose to make the most … Continue reading
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Tagged Endowment, freedom, gift, gratitude, inspiration, Life, Peace, photograph, Quote, seeing, share, Theresa Brown, thoughts
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Love Is The Gift
Kindness and Generosity with an expectation attached is not love it is manipulation. ©Sharron R. McMillan
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Tagged expectation, generosity, gift, kindness, Life, love, manipulation, photograph, Quote, remember, share, thoughts
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Gift of Beauty
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Tagged bc, Beauty, flowers, friends, gift, inspiration, Life, nature, photograph, photography, seeing, tulips
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A Friend Stopped By
It is a wise and lucky person who realizes the value of a friend. To treasure every moment, to cherish every moment, Knowing that friendship is one of life’s greatest gifts. ~Unknown
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Tagged bc, Beauty, deer, forest, friend, friendship, gift, inspiration, Life, nature, photograph, Quote, remember, seeing, thoughts, woods
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