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February Book Haul

2/28/2020

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Building my home library-February book haul
Books!

Now that I have fellow book-lovers' attention, let me do a happy dance.

I'm always trying to build up my home library (without also breaking my home bank account). This month I got hold of over 60 volumes that were being given away free at the library. 

I love giving used and unwanted books a place to call home! It was really hard to walk out and not take ALL the books. (But that wouldn't be nice or fair to others.) 
I won't list all the titles I got here, but will share a few of the ones I thought were pretty awesome finds. 

I know some people carefully research each and every book they buy (or even borrow), but I'm really not one of those people. I love playing "book roulette" and being surprised (for better or worse) when I finally get around to reading them.

Obviously, some book titles speak for themselves, and some books are so well-known that it really isn't a mystery what the plot is about. But have you ever just walked into a used bookstore or book sale somewhere and picked up one of those old library books with no CLUE what it is about? Those good, old (sometimes garishly colored) hardcovers with nothing more than a title and an author name to go by?

​ I have found some REALLY great books that way. Like Tory Oath and West With the Vikings. (Neither of which had a dust jacket when I found them in a thrift store years ago.) 

I guess my message is a plea to readers everywhere...don't snub a book just because it isn't a recent best seller or well-known classic!

That kind of explains this erratic list of books. Haha. Here  are the books I added if you are looking for some inspiration: 

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2o new Planner Designs For an Organized New Year

12/20/2019

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Can you believe it is almost time for a whole new year? The end of an old year is sort of like looking at an untidy room. You are just ready to sweep that mess under the rug and start over again with an empty space. 

Facing a new year feels like looking at that blank room, mentally deciding what you want to fill it with. What do you want to accomplish? How will you rearrange things? What beautiful things do you want to add? 
​By this time next year, you want to be standing in the doorway going "Wow, it really came to together perfectly this time!" 

Well, I can't promise that will happen. But I can offer you some new planners to help get you started on all that organizing you want to do!
If you have been on this blog before, you may have seen me mention that I design "matchy-matchy" office supply collections on Zazzle. Its something I plan to focus on more heavily this coming year.

Some of these planners are from collections where they coordinate with other office supplies. Others are new ones I designed this week simply so I could offer you a larger selection of unique planners. 

I try to be a little different with my Zazzle designs. Nearly all of my art is hand drawn before being uploaded and colored. You won't find any stock clipart designs on my products. (digital art and photos are also my own.) 

All of these planners can be customized--the background color, text and font can be changed, and the images and words can be moved around on the covers the way you like. My goal is to give you something that is both fun and useful! (because let's face it, organizing appointments is not fun.) 

Here are a few of my favorite designs so far, and a link to my collection at the bottom so you can browse the other designs. I firmly believe it's never too late to start using a planner, so check back anytime of the year for new additions: ​

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Let It Snow (cupcakes) Free Printable

12/2/2019

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​The most magical season is here. Trees, lights, pretty packages wrapped in paper. And for some...snow. 

There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love snow, and those who would rather have cupcakes. If you are that kind of person, then this free printable is for you! Just click the image below, save, and print! 

Happy Holiday Season! 
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Moss Stitch Afghan

10/25/2019

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A few days ago I posted the bedspread crochet project I am working on. I also mentioned an afghan I started (first) in the same stitch. 

Well, I finally got the afghan done! (October is a busy month!) 

I'm really so happy with how it looks like a braided rug or woven blanket. The moss stitch may be a bit slow, but the end result is worth it! 
I did not make this a standard size. I chained as long as I wanted it and worked the stripes vertically until it was wide enough. It is a bit narrow, but extra long! 

My daughter nicknamed the pattern "Motion Sickness" because the stripes move a bit if you stare too long. 
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Made with a J hook and  Red Heart Super Saver yarn in these colors: 

Charcoal
Soft Navy
Delft Blue
Royal Blue
White
Heather Grey
Orchid

(also a blue and a tan that I don't know the names of because they were in my basket without wrappers.) 
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Epic Crocheted Bedspread Project

10/12/2019

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So fall is in the air and what better time to start a massive crochet project?

Uh...well, it would probably be better to start one when there aren't so many holidays and other demands on a mom's time! 
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Still, fall and winter bring out that "let's make afghans" side of me. (It's the "autumn feels", ya know.) 
​I'm cold-natured, and creating something that keeps me warm while I work on it is pretty awesome. So I started an afghan a couple of weeks ago. Then...about 10 rows into the afghan I had this crazy, impulsive idea...

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Color Palettes

9/15/2019

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Free color palettes for reference
​If you haven't seen them yet, I've added a new section to the blog just for color palettes. (Here)

​These are free references I've made from my own photos to help inspire you when choosing colors for art, decor, and other creative projects. 
​I actually have a whole Pinterest board where I collect color palettes. They are so useful sometimes when I'm coloring in artwork, or just daydreaming about all those future houses I am going to decorate someday!
Some ideas for using these palettes: 
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  • Artwork/paintings
  • Decorating
  • Holiday color combinations
  • Putting together a wardrobe
  • Choosing colors for a quilt
  • Choosing colors for an afghan/blanket
  • Ideas for accent colors

I tend to look outside for most creative inspiration, so a lot of the photos are nature-based. Keep checking back as I do try to update the gallery anytime I get a few good photos to use. 

​See the whole color palette collection here, and feel free to pin them. :)
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