tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38982584122228268732024-03-13T06:34:00.555-04:00Treasures of the heart, mind and soulLafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-52991940740183577442010-09-16T08:54:00.000-04:002010-09-16T08:54:43.240-04:00Jumped back in the water, will swim tomorrow<em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well the summer is almost over and now what? The thoughts of do I blog? Do I not blog? The fact is that I have missed blogging. I could spend hours reading all of the wonderful blogs. So much to learn, so little time.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Well, here I am! I am baaaaackkkk! With a new perspective and lot of new plans and goals.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Nothing really exciting happened this summer. I just was kept busy with 3 Esty store and doing freelance graphic work. Mom and Dad are part of my life and working with them and helping always brings a joy to my heart.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">No big splashed today for my blog I just wanted to jump back into the water....I will go for a swim tomorrow.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Let's enjoy blogging!</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-12621618271179937512010-07-12T15:35:00.001-04:002010-07-12T15:36:00.660-04:00Christmas In July Sale! Over 200 Items Reduced<em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>You will not believe all the goodies on sale!</strong></span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>All my shops are ready for you to save so much. Over 200 items on sale for Christmas In July! Graphics, banners, business cards, vintage, antiques, comics, handmade, vintage jewelry, soap, farmhouse soap, felted soap and the list goes on! Come on over for a visit </em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Lafe's Hidden Treasures <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LafesHiddenTreasures">http://www.etsy.com/shop/LafesHiddenTreasures</a> </em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Christmas In July sale is going on at Etsy http://www.etsy.com/ Everything is handmade or vintage not including supplies. Hundreds of shops are having sales! Once you get to Etsy, type in Christmas In July or CIJ to see all the wonderful items for sale. You won't believe your eyes!</em></strong></span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Been busy designing in The Banner Loft. This is a most calming, stress releiving hobby. I have needed to do it for the last few weeks.</span></em><br />
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</div>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-38536478035222186572010-05-24T06:59:00.000-04:002010-05-24T06:59:40.863-04:00Keeping my son's memory alive<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Most of you reading do not understand me and I am so thankful that you don't. Never would I wish losing a child on anyone, it is the worst broken heart ever.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Going back to April 15, 2005. One of the brightest days of our lives (my son and I). Finally after years of living in apartments, I was able to buy my first home. I did it as a single Mom. Proud and so excited.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The house was move in ready and was such a darling home, but you know you have to do things that make it yours. </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">June 8, 2005 the phone rings at 12:24 AM that my son, my only child had been in a car accident. So many emotions and thoughts rambling in my head as I called a friend to take me to the hospital, one block away.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">What seemed like hours the doctor finally came it to tell me about his injuries and I abruptly stopped him, "I want to know how he is now and when can I see him?" the doctor, "Well. he's dead."</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The next thing I knew they were lifting me up from the floor as I am screaming, mourning and falling so fast into a black hole with no way out.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Five years later I am still in that black hole. Desparately wanting to grasp onto something that will make all of this go away. Nothing is there....</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">My heart aches daily, it is so broken, but yet I must keep going. My "abnormal" normal life is so different than before. I am in a strange world with strange things all around me.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Today I want to share a slideshow I did for Dustin. Five years...seems like forever...how can I be living this life? I also have a website for him <a href="http://dustin-davis.memory-of.com/About.aspx">http://dustin-davis.memory-of.com/About.aspx</a></span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Help me to keep his memory alive....here is his slideshow...</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy Friday to Everyone! I am so pleased and excited to introduce you to a new Artist on Etsy. Mark, from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/novelbrand">Novel Brand</a> was kind enough to allow me to feature his art. </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">At first glance I loved his art, so unique. Enjoy getting to know <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/novelbrand">Novel Brand!</a></span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How did you come up with your name?</span></strong><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>My sister and I came up with the name. I'd say a lot of our crafts are book or word themed.</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>My name is Mark Saul. I'm from Los Angeles. I am an actor and a musician.</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Days of practice.</em></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>My girlfriend Ilana inspires me. Most of the arts and crafts I make started out as something for her.</em></strong></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>My favorite part of Etsy is sense of community. I like how sellers and buyers can contact each other so easily. I also like the clean and easy to read layout.</em></strong></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>My band website: </em></strong></span><a href="http://www.theflashcards.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>www.theflashcards.com</em></strong></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>My acting/personal website: </em></strong></span><a href="http://www.markadamsaul.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>www.markadamsaul.com</em></strong></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em> </em></strong></span>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-58195889795749697542010-05-13T06:29:00.000-04:002010-05-13T06:29:20.635-04:00Sharing Pics of Conchata Ferrell (Two and a Half Men)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been in a blog fog lately! Not sure where my head has been. Anyway I am back now.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Today is a simple share of some photos of Conchata Ferrell, Berta on Two and a Half Men. Her parents lived in my small town and my son's Grandma knew them. Anyway she came to town and we went for a visit.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">A very nice lady and I am so happy she has had some success.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Mike kept reminding me that we were there to sell not buy. You know some people take the fun out of everything. I did have to draw from my inner strength to resist not buying more than we took. How do you know when you have enough? Is there such a thing? Nah...</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">The people you meet come from all walks of life. You have those, bless their hearts that have to come there to buy what they need. Then there are the "nosies" that walk with their hands behind their back just looking to see what everyone has. OK lots of "how much can I get them to come down on their price" people. So cute to see their face when you agree. It is a win win situation. </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Last there is me. Trying not to drool on everything as I gander about. I know exactly what I want. I just have to see it! I pick something up, look it over then think, "Oh this is so neat, I could do this or that." Then comes this annoying nudge....as I hear Mike say, "We came to sell not buy." What does he know. I hear, "Where will we put that?" So in my mind I am rearranging my house in my weak mind to know that it will fit somewhere. If I take a deep breath or do the old Lamaze breathing I can get through it.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Once back to our booth my mind is only the "treasure" I passed up. Before you know it, I am paying for it!</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Oh well no harm done. It was a soggy weekend here and so we were in the perfect place to enjoy.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">So now you all know I am really insane! But I love it!</span></em></strong>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-78559707357517502732010-04-30T09:45:00.000-04:002010-04-30T09:45:34.555-04:00Aging Parents The Hearbreak of it all<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maybe I can write this without crying or maybe not. This is one subject I never wanted to think about. I just can't imagine all of it. Yes I tend to hide my head in the sand. It just gets me through.</span></em></strong><br />
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</div><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">First off I love my parents so much, they are who made me and taught me all I know. I am so close to them and since my brother died in Vietnam in 1968, I am all that they have. Then my son Dustin died in 2005 and really I am it.</span></em></strong><br />
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</div><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">At times I don't feel like I do enough for them. Everday I talked to them a million times on the phone, go to their house to do the little things that they can no longer do....and do the errands, pay bills, take to doctor, etc.. I still feel guilty for not doing enough. If I don't do it for them then who will.</span></em></strong><br />
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</div><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Luckily they both are alert, very much so. Their health is good it is just that they are aging. Dad is 85 and Mom is 80. Dad needs attention because 1) he's spoiled 2) he is frail. Mom needs rest and doesn't get it as often as she should. It breaks my heart as Mom watches the love of her life, the strong farmer, the man of the house....slip.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Life gets in the way at times preventing me from being there all the time. Yes I feel guilty because they were always there for me no matter what. Do any of you have suggestions on how to handle these emotions?</span></em></strong><br />
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</div><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lilacs are just so refreshing and a sure sign that Spring and warmer weather is here. Sharing some photos of my Lilacs and couldn't resist taking pics of Molly becaue she hates it!</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>I never knew where my love for Vintage would take me to where I am. Back when it wasn't cool I was always facinated with the old things. Can't help but to wonder where had it been before, what was its use, did someone adore this. Wishing that each piece could talk because I want to know: I am curious that way.</em></span></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">After reading an article that stated vintage was a part of being eco-friendly a way to help the earth stay green I really got excited. Why is it that it takes us "older" generation a long time to see what we can do to be green.</span></em></strong><br />
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</div><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Like a kid in the candy shop when I see Trash to Treasrue I am mesmerized, I just drool when I pass a trash pile....Auctions, gararge sales....be still my heart. It's difficult to describe the feeling that comes over me. That is how I know that I LOVE vintage, trash to treasures and recycled items. How cool is that?</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">So I am sharing with you some vintage items from my shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LafesHiddenTreasures">Lafe's Hidden Treasures</a>. I hope you enjoy them</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Blessings to all of you.</span></em></strong><br />
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</div><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">You have to know that this shed has not been touched in about 5 years. When my son Dusty was alive he would drool as he entered the shed but nobody has been in there since.</span></em></strong><br />
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</div><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">As I entered the first thing I saw was an old bottle, be still my heart I have always had a love for old bottles. Then I saw a vintage oil can, then a key chain and at that instant I was so excited. I was a cleaning fool since I couldn't wait to see what else I would discover.</span></em></strong><br />
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</div><strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">As I was sitting for a break just looking into the shed I pondered and remembered so many things from that tool shed. It was as though I was turning the pages of my mind, wiping dust off memories.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">My Dad was a farmer his whole life. This was a part of who he was. His tools were at the center of his life. My eyes filled with tears as I remembered seeing him grab a tool to fix my bike, work on a tractor, tune my car, build a fence with each task he would just smile.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">It had to be difficult for him to tell me to clear out his shed a part of him. By the time we (of course Mike helped me) were done our truck was full. Treasures of a hard working man, a loving father and devoted husband. I can't imagine letting someone clear my basement....I would hyper ventilate. </span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">My journey yesterday took various different paths. All is good and all is well.</span></em></strong><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Would like to talk about Blog Following. When do you follow your blog? Are you a follower to all the blogs that follow you? Tell me how this works.</span></em><br />
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</div><em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I have not been blogging for long but yearn to increase my following. What is the secret? What subject draws other bloggers to your blog?</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Please share and we all can become more educated. Come on pros let's hear it!</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-22697025912345052572010-04-20T08:17:00.000-04:002010-04-20T08:17:29.766-04:00Appreciate my blog Followers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S82bFYpqqOI/AAAAAAAAAwo/8-qP3BmPgyQ/s1600/44445.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S82bFYpqqOI/AAAAAAAAAwo/8-qP3BmPgyQ/s400/44445.gif" width="400" wt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not to be sappy or gushy but lately I have been so thankful for my Blog Followers, my Facebook friends and all of my friends in my life.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Before my son, <a href="http://dustin-davis.memory-of.com/About.aspx">Dustin</a> died in 2005, I was a social butterfly, the friend who carried the burdens of my friends. Suddenly all of that changed and I needed someone to help me. It was difficult but soon realized that the friends that actually stayed with me after his death were true friends. Believe it some of the "friends" I had left me. rarely heard from, I am talking friends for 20-25 years. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Today I want you to know that I am thankful when you visit my blog, when you write....not sure thankful is a good word but all of you are very much appreciated! You just have no idea what it means to me.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">OK sappy stuff is over....have a blessed day!</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-33690182365610604882010-04-19T08:23:00.001-04:002010-04-19T08:23:46.264-04:00Vintage Treasures<em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Continuing from yesterday post about being "Green" and shaing.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I put out the question is collecting Vintage being "Green"? The answer was yes. Feels good to keep something from going to the trash.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">A slice of yesterday like a time piece each vintage items has a history which is often times mysterious. I love Vintage!</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Just sharing some Vintage items from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LafesHiddenTreasures">Lafe's Hidden Treasures</a> hope you enjoy a small step back in time.</span></em><br />
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</div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thanks for letting me share with you.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Have a great day!</span></em></div>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-67892493152828598182010-04-18T09:55:00.001-04:002010-04-18T09:56:12.778-04:00What do you do to be "Green" eco-friendly?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S8sNdJFHeyI/AAAAAAAAAvI/Bf0-Q3INUlQ/s1600/1231980_76813417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S8sNdJFHeyI/AAAAAAAAAvI/Bf0-Q3INUlQ/s400/1231980_76813417.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If I had only known as a child I needed to recycle....what a difference that would have made. I think they were Hippies! It didn't really hit me until later years that being earth friendly was important.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">When we had our own garden the last couple of years we used rain water to keep the garden watered, I was so excited with this!</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Of course I do more than just that but that was my big project and was warm and fuzzy every time we watered! The vegis loved it too.</span></em><br />
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</div><em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">What do you do to be "green'? Big or small each part helps. Share if you please.</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-51406861413028919642010-04-17T11:54:00.000-04:002010-04-17T11:54:13.316-04:00Banners, Graphics, Patterns, Soap and more<em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This week has just flown right by! I was so busy from working in my shops, siding my parents addition, cleaning, soap making.....whew finally a day to relax!</span></em><br />
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</div><em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Recently I opened a soap shop on Etsy, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sevenoakfarm">Seven Oak Farm</a>. Not much in there yet but lots more soap coming I just couldn't wait to open it! Take a look when you can!</span></em><br />
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</div><em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Also in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebannerloft">The Banner Loft</a> I have added custom graphics, blog banners, Etsy banners custom thank you graphics and more.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Hope your day is filled with sunshine and happiness!</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-17365350878631820852010-04-16T10:09:00.001-04:002010-04-16T10:11:05.423-04:00Closing one of my shops, Clearance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S8hu_aD49II/AAAAAAAAAuw/j-QnD1h_uQo/s1600/CLEARANCE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S8hu_aD49II/AAAAAAAAAuw/j-QnD1h_uQo/s400/CLEARANCE.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">All Pillow Case dresses have been reduced!</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Take a look before all is gone. Once items are gone we are done.</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Please take a look at my other shops</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>The Banner Loft <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebannerloft">http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebannerloft</a> </em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>Seven Oak Farm <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sevenoakfarm">http://www.etsy.com/shop/sevenoakfarm</a> </em></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-24392792586001382962010-04-12T08:13:00.000-04:002010-04-12T08:13:10.984-04:00Mish Mash Monday- Let's Talk Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S8MN5IXpt4I/AAAAAAAAAuA/cmUbX5qJ44s/s1600/lavender-row.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S8MN5IXpt4I/AAAAAAAAAuA/cmUbX5qJ44s/s400/lavender-row.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>Oh my dream to have this!</em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am for sure not the only one who thinks that the first hint of nice weather my mind gears towards flowers, what kind can I get this year?</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S8MOPXiOziI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/dYIqVxRPNqE/s1600/Sweet%2520Alyssum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S8MOPXiOziI/AAAAAAAAAuQ/dYIqVxRPNqE/s400/Sweet%2520Alyssum.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">A few years ago I planted so many Perennials so I wouldn't have to plant every year. Yet what do I do? Search for more! Is there a time when you say ENOUGH? I am not sure....</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">I have Lavender, Sage, Oregano, Chocolate Mint for herbs, the Sedum, Lillies, Alyssum, Salvia, Hostas and so many more that I forget the names. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">What do you have in your garden?</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-91864971317675157572010-04-09T08:00:00.000-04:002010-04-09T08:00:42.382-04:00Do you really ever relax?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S78WLDoyQ4I/AAAAAAAAAtw/lcUEKkdTp40/s1600/130947_4747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S78WLDoyQ4I/AAAAAAAAAtw/lcUEKkdTp40/s400/130947_4747.jpg" width="400" wt="true" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A new day dawns with a big list of all that needs done. Somehow there is just not enough hours in a day to get it completed. At times this may bring frustration and oh no that's not good for us.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">I know I never really relax. My mind is always on the go with all the things that need done, new ideas, and the little stuff that was ignored. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">During the winter months relaxing was watching some TV then going to bed. Nope that just didn't do it. I need to relax for 10 minutes at least during the day.....but I don't....go here, do this, always more to do.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">What do you do to relax? How do you just let go? The powers that be say we need totally relaxation several times a day. Please share!</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-50768524179365604962010-04-07T09:13:00.000-04:002010-04-07T09:13:46.342-04:00Custom Blog Banners, Custom Etsy Banners<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S7yDoR5LvNI/AAAAAAAAAtY/MTqW6U6Zbao/s1600/il_430xN_135673825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S7yDoR5LvNI/AAAAAAAAAtY/MTqW6U6Zbao/s400/il_430xN_135673825.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am so excited to be offering <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44292539">Custom Blog Banners</a> and tag (others can put on their blogs) in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebannerloft">The Banner Loft. </a></span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: large;">Come on over for a visit!</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-25550624773944575642010-04-05T08:25:00.000-04:002010-04-05T08:25:29.358-04:00Flea Market Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S7nWLA9ovjI/AAAAAAAAAtA/OCnXxAOXhyQ/s1600/889325_38985166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nt="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3O-fSw9Q4sk/S7nWLA9ovjI/AAAAAAAAAtA/OCnXxAOXhyQ/s400/889325_38985166.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>Our first time ever to set up at a Flea Market. We learned alot, had fun and I could have spent more than we made! I had to use some restraint. You know the feeling, you see a table with all the things you love on it and you start to drool, hoping nobody notices? Well, that was me. My creative juices were in overdrive thinking of all the possibilities. Junk Treasures were everywhere, I was surrounded and at one point cornered! Stopping to take some deep breaths, then breathing like I was in labor. My senses were about to explode when my cell phone rang. It was Mike, I had left him at our table and people were asking questions that only I knew the answers. Slowly I backed away, holding my breath at this point, I turned to walk toward our booth as it came into my sight, Mike standing there looking at me as though I had been gone for hours, it was only one hour, he stated, " I was about to send a search and rescue." It was then I realized my trip to the bathroom was a little long, however the beautiful Junk Treasures my eyes and heart came into contact with was worth it all.</em></span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Until the next time I went to get coffee....I think you know the rest of the story!</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">It is so true that one man's junk is another man's treasure!</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3898258412222826873.post-66750259602242626062010-04-02T08:41:00.001-04:002010-04-02T08:43:02.451-04:00Ramblings on a sunny morning<em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Seems like it has been forever since I blogged and I missed it so much. Sometimes Life just has us doing other things.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">My days have been filled with so many different missions....whew, I want my "abnormal" normal back.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I know to all of you when you read this will think I am coo-coo! My friends may agree with you...but I love them anyway.</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">As you know, I lost my only child, my son in a car accident in 2005. When I keep myself busy, I feel like I do not think about Dusty as much. I feel guilty. OK enough...</span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">We setting up at a flea market this weekend and hopefully it will be a success. </span></em><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Happy Easter to all!</span></em>Lafe's Hidden Treasureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07792633785346534197noreply@blogger.com3