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4-12-2025

Happy Spring!!!

What I Can’t Let Go Of:

This blog is publicly, a politics-free zone, so all musings will be “Otherwise“.)

(just like the NPR Politics podcast on Fridays- minus the “Politics or otherwise” disclaimer.

The vast difference between a 5 month old and a 8 month old — WOW!!!

Of course, I knew this! But it really hits when you are no longer playing across zoom,
but rather on your lap.

I’m finally, finally back with our sweet little bundle in my arms (after 3 1/2 months)
Too long between short visits!

This is one happy “DeeDee” who can’t plant enough kisses
on this precious little head.

On the Blog This Week

Close-up of a textured fabric pillow featuring 3D purple flowers and green stems against a pastel blue and green background. The design resembles a serene floral scene, with one flower bud and several blooming flowers.

Handcrafted Society!

Always a favorite when some of the most creative craft bloggers join together around a common challenge.

This month we took scallops and spheres on a retro revival back to their origins of Ric Rac and PomPoms.

It is amazing to see what each came up with.

To the Ric Rac and Pom Pom fun

DIY This Cute Trellis to Give Your Climbers a Leg Up!

Have you noticed the jaw-dropping rise in the quality of artificial flowers and greenery?

I sure have!!! I even put together a blog post of my top 15 secrets to choosing, styling, cleaning and storing these gems.

Faux flowers are hot again, come join the fun!

To the Bamboo Trellis

finished trellis with flowering vine with an umbrella table behind

square shot of fresh flowers arranged in coffee cups on moss covered saucers

Celebrating the Moms, Aunts and Grandmothers in Your Life?

Treat them to their ow centerpiece that doubles as a party favor — and a place card!

Just like moms everywhere, these cup and saucer arrangements wear lots of hats and do it all.

To the Cup & Saucer Flowers

Crazy Bargain Tip

Colorful glass candle holders in green and pink are displayed on a marble surface. Two hold white candles, one holds a white egg. A box with more glass holders and candles is visible in the background. Sunlight casts shadows on the table.

These heavy glass candleholders and candle sets are from

Target Dollar Spot — just $5

I posted them on IG ad FB and they were sold out the next day online.
Try clicking here, then Next to Your Store, click on the

“Check Other Stores” link.

You might get lucky and find some fairly closely. (They’re worth the drive).

I can’t wait to share what they inspired . . . . . coming up next week.

A person stands against a plain backdrop wearing a white dress with vertical green stripes. The dress has a collar, rolled-up sleeves, and a front tie. They are wearing sandals and have braided hair.

Here is another fabulous find from Target — that is selling fast!

A fresh updated shirtwaist dress. Great for Easter

It comes in two colors. I have the blue version and it is fab & fun.

Beyond dressing it up a bit for Easter, I know it will be a staple (with sleeves pushed up and white sneakers or white flat sandals) for seeing the sights while on vacation.

Runs true to size – Great sale price!!!
Quality fabric (much nicer than many of Target’s fabrics)

It is selling out quickly!

To the Dress

Great Shares From Around the Web

Tension Rod Hack We All Really Need

Garrett, of The Grit and Polish, came up with this simple, but genius hack that every tension rod needs.

A bathroom with a shower featuring white subway tiles and a window. The shower is enclosed with marble trim and a beige curtain on a gold rod. A white ceiling and bathroom wall are visible, with a toilet partially seen on the left.

A vibrant floral arrangement features yellow ranunculus, pink and purple delphiniums, white tulips, and ornamental cabbage, displayed on a glass table with a green leafy garden in the background.

Simply Stunning!

Wendy at WM Design House shares all the details for making this stunning cabbage flower arrangement. Perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day – or really any spring day!

Sweetest Easter/Spring Centerpiece

Michelle at Thistle Key Lane is such a creative superstar!

I love how sweet her arrangement is starring egg shells — yes, the humble shell and carton!

Be sure to jump over to her blog post to read all about it!

A decorative arrangement featuring eggshells as vases and candle holders placed in an egg carton. They contain green foliage, pink flowers, and white candles. Moss and willow catkins add natural accents, all set on a striped fabric background.

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I hope you’ve been enjoying the weekend!!! Thanks for hanging out with me a bit,

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