tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63644189214165600892024-02-18T21:26:20.607-08:00Meaningful RemnantsRecognizing life's tiniest moments, harvesting joy, dabbling in creativity and dwelling in possibility.Joselynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571179892180962886noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364418921416560089.post-17859649996202612432016-08-15T17:00:00.000-07:002016-08-15T17:00:22.262-07:00Back Together AgainThis chair has been sitting in my garage so long I can't remember putting it there. When cleaning and clearing out the garage, I had to make tough decisions about what was staying and what was being donated and/or sold. Having made the cut, I was also adamant about not allowing it to sit around any longer.<br />
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As I began deconstructing it, little did I know how bad it was going to be. Layers and layers of fabrics and webbing and a ridiculous amount of staples and tacks.I spent hours removing them, and, as usual, some blood was drawn along the way.<br />
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Originally, it was professionally upholstered; however, somewhere down the line a novice attempted to recover it.<br />
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Nails were used to reinforce the joints. This is the worst infraction anyone can do to furniture. It's counterintuitive and weakens the joint instead.. DIY upholsterers, repeat after me, "no more nails in dowel joints", Some of them were very reluctant to come out. </div>
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The only way to fix a weakened joint is to take it apart, remove the old glue and glue it back together again. </div>
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As I reassembled the chair, I kept thinking of Humpty Dumpty. "all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty Dumpty back together again. I think they should have called me because I have a thing for putting things back together. I enjoy the challenge. It's restorative and reinforces my resolve that anything can be fixed and restored maybe not in the exact same way, but in a "new normal" kind or way. Excuse me for getting a little more deep in thought, but that's how DIY works for me. It allows me to challenge, reach and persevere just as I do in the everyday.<br />
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I had clamps on the seat joints. I removed them before I took this pic. Down below, I had to improvise because one, I didn't have enough large clamps and two, clamps are bulky so you can't always clamp front to back and side to side simultaneously.<br />
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Now that this chair is back together again, it's time to spring forward (pun intended) and attempt to reinstate these springs. The last and only time I tied springs, I was taking an upholstery class and partially tore a ligament in my thumb. After that I went straight into retirement:) Upholstery is hard on the hands!<br />
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Last weekend I decided to have a garage sale despite the high temperatures that have been lingering for way too long. </div>
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The prior weekend my husband and I had another go at the garage that never stops being a catchall for everything and anything. It was then that I decided what I would put out for sale along with some house items and furniture. </div>
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I don't find it hard to get rid of things that have lost their usefulness except when it comes to my kids; no matter how old they get, almost 15 and 25, there stuff is sentimental because it is reminiscent of their childhood and coming of age years. </div>
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Thinking back, those years and experiences tugs at my heart in unexplainable ways. I look at pictures and I just melt and want to go back in time. They grow up so fast! </div>
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Despite the difficulty parting with sentimental things like my youngest's glider where we spent hours feeding, reading and gently gliding him to sleep, it was time to say goodbye.</div>
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Still in his room, only used to rest laundry waiting to be put away. Taking up way too much space in his small bedroom just no longer made sense. I had to let go and he couldn't care less.<br />
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So off the glider went with a lot of other things that no longer being used, hopefully to create new and beautiful <span style="text-align: center;">memories for another family. I feel good about simplifying and making room for only the cherished memories and the most meaningful remnants of my life and nothing more. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">I never tire of writing about handwritten treasures. So much so that when I was asked to adapt<a href="http://meaningfulremnants.blogspot.com/2015/02/gifted-memories.html"> Gifted Memories</a> for the blog, <a href="http://www.handwrittenwork.com/inhandwriting/2016/6/23/an-informal-memoir-by-joselyn-green">Handwritten</a>, </span>I was thrilled. </div>
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This year, I made a pact with myself to compose at least one handwritten note, card or letter per month. The year is half over and I have penned eight so far. Two of the eight were long enough, however, to warrant being typed.</div>
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I realized that I lose desire to craft a note when I resort to using the same box of cards even with the variety of colors and patterns to choose from. I go straight into procrastination mode. So I thought it would be a good idea to have a selection of cards readily available to ensure that my handwritten, thank you's, congrats and everything in between will continue on.<br />
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It's quick and easy to create something pleasing to the eye with a stamp. I made a few so that I would have them readily available.</div>
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Sometimes, when I handwrite a letter, I don't quite like how my lines run off course or the spacing is a little wonky. This occasional mishap is not a complete loss though as I cut and reuse the front of the card and a postcard stamp. The next time I need to send a short message, I have a postcard ready and waiting,. </div>
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Speaking of postcards, I found these vintage postcards at an estate sale. Postcards bring on instant nostalgia for me. I'm not sure if I will use these in the traditional way or incorporate them in one of my <a href="http://meaningfulremnants.blogspot.com/2016/05/another-journal-to-fill.html">handmade journal creations</a>.<br />
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Every so often I display and re-read some of the handwritten letters and notes I have received. They're special!</div>
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Having a bad day? They're an instant pick me up! No kidding. Every time my eyes fall on them, they illicit a smile. </div>
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<br />Joselynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571179892180962886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364418921416560089.post-81733412933580784692016-06-11T18:00:00.000-07:002016-06-11T18:00:12.318-07:00The Letterpress ChallengeLast week, I had the pleasure of taking a letterpress class for writers at The Center for Book Arts, here in New York. Letterpress dates back to the 1400's<br />
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The workspace is filled with various letterpresses and endless drawers of type in a myriad of typefaces and sizes.<br />
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Each typeface is stored in a draw that is sectioned off to contain each letter (lower and uppercase), punctuation and spacers.<br />
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Each letter is transferred to a composing stick, right to left creating a reversed image of your content. A little confusing, overwhelming and time consuming; however, it challenges you to stay in the present moment and focus, focus, focus.<br />
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You print from a raised surface of letters or images that are made from metal or wood, although polymer plates are used today, as well.<br />
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Periodically, as your composing, you transfer the type to the press to proof it, taking great care that the individual type pieces of type stay together. You literally stop breathing, or at least I did every time I did this transfer process.</div>
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The type is secured in place with surrounding furniture (black metal bars in pic) and adding just the right tension using coin expanders (the thin silver bars with the center hole).<br />
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It is not until you print a proof sheet that you see the fruits of your many hours of labor. Mistakes and all, I was elated to see the first attempt of my printed page.</div>
The proofing process requires considerable time too. Upside down letters and mistakes with "b" "d" "p" and "q" and "u" and "n" are the most common type corrections. And the spacing procedure that requires careful precision to ensure every line is exactly the same length can be very intense and frustrating as well.<br />
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From the start, I decided to keep it simple, composing a simple poem I had written using one typeface and left justification; my intent was to absorb the process without losing my way in design conundrums.<br />
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Prior to taking this class, I had only a textbook understanding of Letterpress; a gazillion years ago, I had majored in Graphic Communications and learned about the history of printing. So all these years later, it was nice to be able to connect textbook knowledge with hands on learning.</div>
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By day four, I produced my final printed page and then I exhaled:)</div>
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<br />Joselynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571179892180962886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364418921416560089.post-1882949297916774962016-05-22T16:00:00.000-07:002016-05-22T16:00:17.770-07:00Another Journal to FillI created yet another journal that I hope will be filled with memories, reflection, random thoughts or whatever her fancy. It was a present for my mother for Mother's Day.<br />
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My mother's faith is a significant part of who she is so I used scrabble pieces and paper clips to form the section dividers. She loved it!!! And I loved making it. </div>
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The best part is I used found objects found around my home. It started with a box I repurposed from a package I received. It was the perfect size for the cover.</div>
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to make the cover sane as I did for this <a href="http://meaningfulremnants.blogspot.com/2016/04/handmade-journal-love.html">one.</a></div>
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I used a scrapbook paper on the inside cover.</div>
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The library pocket was made from the corner of a manilla envelope. These days, I look at the mail I receive in a whole new way. Anything can be repurposed and upcycled. I found a template for the library cards which I printed 4 to a page on heavy cardstock.</div>
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I couldn't find paper the exact size that I needed so I cut and trimmed pages from a half used composition notebook. </div>
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Included labels and photos from her younger days to spark writing content.<br />
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Soon after I completed it, I was shopping at TJ Maxx and stumbled upon color pencils wrapped in a fabric holder that was almost identical to the cover! I thought they would be a nice compliment to the journal.<br />
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I have a thing for notebooks and journals with blank pages to fill and I love repurposing odds and ends to create something meaningful. There are so many ideas rattling around inside my head so I think I found yet another creative <strike>obsession</strike> calling:)<br />
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The seedlings want to go out and grow already. Is it ever going to warm up and stay that way. </div>
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The temperature has been fluctuating so much this Spring. It's a little frustrating for those of us who are ready to get our gardens started, don't you think? </div>
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Peas and scallions; I will thin out the scallions when I plant them. As for the peas, I think they are hardy enough to go outside but I'm going to wait a little longer until the temperature is more consistent. </div>
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This year I used newspaper to make my seedling cups.</div>
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Last year, I used egg shells but I like to try new things, so I did.<br />
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Also, I purchased four mature plants weeks ago. I knew it was early, but they were priced nicely and organic. The fact that they were on the inside because it was too cold outside didn't deter me. Waiting, to go outside, they quickly outgrew the sunny window I had them in. Finally when I thought it was safe to do so, I put them outside to harden. However, despite the dipping temperatures, they seem to be holding up thankfully. I cover them with plastic and a drop cloth at night for added protection.<br />
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Joselynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571179892180962886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364418921416560089.post-23605140331443596582016-05-08T09:00:00.000-07:002016-05-08T09:00:23.736-07:00A Mother's Day TributeOn this Mother's Day, I would like to pay tribute to my mom, Sara Mae. She grew up in Mount Union, Pennsylvania and had dreams that extended beyond the opportunities available in this small town.<br />
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Right after high school and three short months after her dad passed away, she took a job in Elgin IL at a publishing company for two years. It was there that she was introduced to a lady that helped her obtain a scholarship to McPherson College. With $100 saved, she traveled to Kansas by train, later to find out it was a partial scholarship and her savings was not nearly enough to cover her expenses. In addition to her studies she took on whatever jobs she could acquire to support herself and finance her education. She assisted the house mother at her dorm, cleaned a professor's home, ironed shirts for a doctor and worked in the cafeteria. She did whatever it took to make it through and she did just that.<br />
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Despite all those jobs, she graduated in 1950, on time!<br />
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Her mom, Rachel, had only a third grade education and yet her daughter was able to support herself and navigate college life and make it through successfully. Proud of Sara Mae, Rachel made the 1000+ mile drive with her classmates' parents to attend her graduation. Amazing!<br />
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<br />Joselynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571179892180962886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364418921416560089.post-6955188525515627842016-05-01T18:30:00.000-07:002016-05-01T19:00:59.175-07:00Tiptoe Through the Tulips With MeI get so inspired by what I see during the course of a day that it can be overwhelming but in the most joyful way. The magnificence of the color can be so breathtaking.<br />
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After attending a composting class at the Queens Botanical Garden, I spotted these lovelies walking back to my car.<br />
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Further into this tulip trail, I spotted this beautiful red and yellow hybrid.<br />
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As I walked away, I turned around for yet another look. As the tulips swayed in the wind, I was mesmerized by their beauty. I was inspired and in present moment heaven.<br />
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How about you? When, where and/or how do you come out and play?Joselynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571179892180962886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364418921416560089.post-11515950221968272962016-03-04T16:00:00.000-08:002016-03-04T16:22:53.793-08:00Black Beans and Brownies, Say What?????<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Never in a million years would I think this could work, but it does! <a href="http://www.joybauer.com/" target="_blank">Joy Bauer</a>, a nutrition and weight loss guru, who finds ways to reduce the calories and fat from the dishes and desserts we love was on The Steve Harvey Show. She found a way to reduce the calories of brownies and it works.<br />
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As for the overlay, I couldn't find one that could be ordered and arrive in time, so I went to Joann's Fabric, found suitable fabric and made one myself. I found a local embroidery/screen printing shop to screen print our logo on it. I lost some days sending the wrong file formats. I finally enlisted my son to use Adobe Illustrator to trace the files I had to create the vector files needed. What an ordeal! The logo placement was a little off (my mistake) but I made it work. I will alter it for future events. I liked how it turned out, because it was different from the kind you normally see. All in all, I was happy with the look. I thought the candy dish was going to be a unique touch, but many had the same idea. </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Now that I know what goes into this kind of event, I will be better prepared for the next time. I learned a lot. Live and learn, right? So glad it was on Friday. Afterward, I went home and literally crashed. I think it will take most of the weekend to recover and restore order to my home, in slow mode of course. No marathon cleaning sessions for me this weekend. </span></div>
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Would you agree it's easier to keep the promises we make to others than it is to keep the promises we make to ourselves? Remembering to direct some of our daily efforts and attention inward, even if it's only for a few brief minutes, is a sure way to keep our promises to self alive and well. We are deserving of that, don't you think? If you are finding it difficult to hold yourself accountable, what's getting in your way?</div>
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Wondering why or how my boss knows me so well? Well, it just so happens that my boss also happens to be my husband. LOL Yes, I work for the husband. Thankfully, however, it's a partnership that works.<br />
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I love quotes, so much so I have a diary of quotes that I refer to often. Recently, my sister and I had a conversation about happiness and she shared a quote she heard on rebroadcast of Super Soul Sunday with Shawn Achor: "<b>Happiness is the Joy we feel striving towards our potential </b>". Love that!<br />
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About 5 years ago, I realized that I had a book inside of me begging to get out. Although, I wasn't sure just what type of book, I just began writing from within. Three years ago, things started coming together and I have been working on it passionately ever since. Yet there's a small part of me that doubts the message, my abilities as a writer and whether or not future readers will be receptive. With trepidation, I forced myself to attend a writer's group and writer's conference in search of feedback. Suffice it to say, for the most part I have remained protective and that protectiveness is rooted in fear. This year, I vow and dare to do better.<br />
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A promise to play<br />
with an open mind and heart<br />
to dream<br />
with no limits<br />
to do<br />
without fear or expectations<br />
or not do<br />
wallowing in stillness when necessary<br />
to continue to recognize<br />
joy in the ordinary<br />
to approach everything<br />
with all that I have and all that I am<br />
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That's it! A simple promise. So many ideas and things I want to accomplish and feeling very optimistic!<br />
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I was planning to construct a box from leftover pieces of wood, however, in my search for suitable pieces of wood, I found this drawer and thought, why not?</div>
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Removed the drawer front and decided on the round pull. Cleaned it up just enough to retain it's old world charm.<br />
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Yep, our official day of giving thanks is over, however, this drawer will remain open as a reminder to bask in thankfulness all year long.<br />
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love that the focus is on blessings, family and food. Speaking of food, although there is nothing better than sitting down to a nice spread, quite honestly, I find the process of getting it to the table a bit overwhelming. I envy people who look forward to preparing their holiday meals. For me, however, by the days end, I'm exhausted. I sound like a holiday Debbie Downer, don't I? I assure you, I'm not.<br />
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Now when it comes to table decor, that's where I love to dwell. Although my table never looks quite like the grandiose ideas and pics I see in blogland and on Pinterest, I have to say I sure have fun trying. LOL.<br />
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I love tablescapes, however, I don't love the storage requirements that come with accumulating tabletop accessories and multiple sets of dinnerware. Instead, I prefer to repurpose reinvent, rearrange and use what I have. I have to say, it's extremely hard to resist all that retail tabletop goodness, especially around the holidays, but I'm getting good at doing just that.<br />
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I love this centerpiece box. I am putting this on the top of my DIY to do list.<br />
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You can find instructions for this one at <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/2012/11/build-your-own-wooden-box.html" target="_blank">The Idea Room</a>.<br />
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I'm on the hunt for grey plaid napkins. I'm turning into gray fanatic. Haven't found any just yet so I might even settle for a grey print or solid grey.<br />
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I found these linen napkins at Anthroplogie. The color description reads neutral but they sort of have grey undertones, I think.<br />
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Although they are adorable, the $118 price tag, most definitely is not. Ouch!<br />
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And since blue is my other favorite color, these caught my eye as well.<br />
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This lovely is $12. A set of 6 for $72? That's still a little pricey for napkins. Perhaps, I will resort to making them as well. Hopefully, it all will come together in time for the big day. <br />
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Hey! Where did you come from? I didn't plant you. You planted your own seed. You arrived all on your own. So unexpected. But noticed and welcomed by me.<br />
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I cleared the garden for the winter soon to come. You're all alone, thriving on limited sun and unpredictable temperature changes characteristic of fall weather.<br />
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I will water you, notice you and appreciate the surprise of your unexpected presence.Joselynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571179892180962886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364418921416560089.post-77845785383408257012015-10-06T02:30:00.000-07:002015-10-06T05:18:20.053-07:00Repurposed T-shirtsCan you recognize the origins of this crocheted piece?<br />
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I don't know why, but I have a fondness for undershirts, specifically white undershirts that are no longer suitable for their intended purpose. Yet after they have yellowed or lost their shape, their softness lingers, making them deserving of repurposing.<br />
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I wanted some color so I dyed some of them in varying shades of blue and grey.<br />
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Next, I ripped the shirts into strips and started crocheting the strips together. Since I was making a bath mat, I wanted to capitalize on the natural softness; however, the softness disappeared into the texture.<br />
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Immediately I was smitten and used some blue yarn I had laying around to try out this technique.<br />
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I like the result, however, due to the thinness of the yarn there was openings I really didn't want. I will have to invest in some thicker yarn and give it another try.<br />
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I do enjoy the experimental phase of maker projects; it gets the creative wheels turning,and imagining different scenarios while incorporating inspiration all around. It doesn't matter that things don't work out as intended. Making is a process that doesn't need to be rushed but savored. <br />
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What have you repurposed lately?Joselynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571179892180962886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364418921416560089.post-68279713503630966402015-09-21T03:00:00.000-07:002015-09-21T03:00:01.418-07:00Tiny Living<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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for everyone, I finally realized why I am in awe of them; they require you to
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The limited space forces you to make hard decisions about all of your possessions, choosing the ones that matter most. Each choice has to be necessary and everything has to have a purpose. </div>
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drawn to tiny house living because it reminder to rid my home of the needless
stuff that is not serving a real purpose so that I live life with only the possessions
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I’m thrilled that HGTV has tiny house programming. Multi-function
design ideas are necessary for the small space footprint, DIY construction,
solar panel technology and mortgage free lifestyle is so engaging. <o:p></o:p><br />
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I know it looks cozy and wonderful on the big screen. In reality, it will most likely remain a fantasy I will forever entertain in my head. Just the
same, tiny house living is a great source of ideas for anyone that lives in
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Summer dinner doesn't get any better than this! Oven free, quick, colorful, and healthy, what more can one ask for? </div>
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Tuna pasta salad atop romaine lettuce, fruit and sliced peppers from the garden, easy peasy! Served with a glass of ice water with a spritz of lemon (not pictured:) I'm in heaven.<br />
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I like experimenting and watching things grow - slowly, quickly, or sometimes not at all. Perhaps, in time, as I gain more experience, the results will be more predictable; however, for right now it's a learning experience filled with magnificence and uncertainty . Even a struggling plant is a reminder of patience, nurturing and contemplation.<br />
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Sadly, the Sugar Daddy Peas didn't make it.<br />
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My gardening space is rather limited as most of my yard is concrete. I use pots to give myself a little more room.<br />
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Almost daily, I snip a piece off for mint tea or to add a pop of fresh flavor to dinner. It's my new favorite thing that makes me pause, appreciate and bask in thankfulness. It's the littlest things that get me everytime.<br />
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Although things may not turn out as intended and things get a little unruly,<br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">You know the saying. A picture is worth a thousand words. But does
it work the other way around? Can a thousand words be worth a picture. To my
recollection, I never published a post without a picture. I might have but I
don't remember as I've been blogging since 2009; this is my second blog. You can find my first blog <a href="http://www.thediyspot.com/" target="_blank">here.</a> Often, I have something to say with no pictures to accompany my words. </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Taking pictures </span><span style="font-size: 18px;">diminishes my attention. It </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">robs me of the present moment I am trying to capture. It keeps me from taking in each single minute of goodness. </span><span style="font-size: 18px;">Quite honestly, it is the pictures that hold me back from blogging regularly and consistently.</span></span></div>
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than filled ones. They are attending
a journaling workshop, one that I created and titled "The Art of Journaling". The intent, my intent
was to introduce them to journaling, a practice that saved me in the hopes that it will offer them clarity, insight and resolution in their lives as well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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practices. I was blown away by their willingness to share their innermost
thoughts and feelings. Their honesty and raw emotion generated laughter as well as tears. It was moving. It was powerful. I was
thrilled by the authenticity within their words. I wanted to inspire them but
I was inspired deeply. I walked away thankful, appreciative and
grateful for this opportunity as I dwelled in purpose, my purpose. I just wanted to linger in each moment. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Joselynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00571179892180962886noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6364418921416560089.post-79753995654268849522015-06-29T14:00:00.000-07:002015-06-30T06:00:32.063-07:00I Heart .......<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ever think about what you truly love? Family, loved ones and friends aside, can you think of life’s smallest treasures you heart? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 18px; text-align: center;">I treasure things that make me smile and if I stay present, immediately, I can feel a surge of endorphins and a mini internal hug. So here’s my short list of things I heart:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I heart so much more and this list could go into infinity. A</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 18px;">s I go about my day,</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: 13.5pt;"> I look for things I heart. It ups my happiness factor and helps me stay in present moment
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