tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36618957804663139282024-03-12T19:13:29.663-06:00Fern & Florafernandflorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986787991704480123noreply@blogger.comBlogger398125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661895780466313928.post-61319045558920399902013-11-02T13:29:00.001-06:002013-11-02T13:29:11.091-06:00New Fall Headbands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Despite my giant hiatus from the blog, I'm still alive and still crafting. Thought I'd share a few new pretties from my shop. It's all about leaves and glitter 'round here. I think these new pieces are perfect for colder days and nights out on the town. They would also be perfect for New Years Eve when you need some extra glitter!</div>
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Each piece is one-of-a-kind and ready to go right <a href="http://fernandfloradesigns.etsy.com/">here in shop</a>! </div>
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p.s. Many thanks to my LOVELY sister for being a most beautiful model for me. I get tired of shooting myself sometimes and now that we live in the same city (at LONG last) I can use her pretty head for all my pieces! Yippee!</div>
<br />fernandflorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986787991704480123noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661895780466313928.post-47056263940258512152013-08-12T10:13:00.001-06:002013-08-12T10:14:42.008-06:00Monday Prettiness<div style="text-align: center;">
Time to sweep up the cob webs and open the curtains around here. Fern & Flora's become a bit stale and sleepy as of late. I've been absent for months, working away on getting settled into our new house, painting walls, washing diapers, keeping Little O from getting into toddler predicaments with his new found walking freedom, and hours and hours (or so it seems) making breakfast and cleaning it up. Making lunch and cleaning it up... making dinner... Does anyone else feel like that? Like you live in the kitchen? Like there's nary a moment for anything other than washing dishes and sweeping the floor? I think I need to stream line a bit more, clean as I go, that sort of thing. Maybe I'll post more on this later, and if you have tricks or insights into this live-in-the-kitchen problem, let me know please. </div>
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Anyway, I'm loving Pinterest more than ever these days. So many pretty things to see and try and cook and do. Here are a few tid bits for your Monday:</div>
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Coconut flour crepes. Don't these look heavenly - and they're gluten free. We're getting a little weary of eggs and toast around here so a <a href="http://thehealingfoodscookbook.blogspot.com/2010/07/coconut-flour-crepes.html">batch of crepes </a>might be just the thing this week! </div>
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Loving the caramels, browns, grays and creams of this ensemble. Anthropologie rocks the fall wardrobe yet again</div>
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Isn't this illustraion by <a href="http://www.ohmycavalier.bigcartel.com/">Julianna Swaney</a> pretty? I often say this very thing - all will be well. I could do better at believing it sometimes, because it is true. </div>
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What a room this is. The gray rug, gold coffee table, hints of green, pop of rhubarb and turquoise. It's pretty much perfect with that pale pink sofa as the star. It's elegant with a dash of quirk. That's what I want for my living room too... </div>
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<br />fernandflorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986787991704480123noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661895780466313928.post-85853853448377730512013-05-09T13:36:00.002-06:002013-05-09T13:38:09.378-06:00If I Had a Garden (and I might some day)...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
At last spring has arrived and with it, my thoughts turn to gardening. We are in the midst of a very slow process (too many hang ups to count) of buying a house and so I'm dreaming of all the lovely flowers and shrubs I would plant...if only I was there to do it. </div>
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....there will be peonies in dark fuchsia, light wispy pink and maybe white too... </div>
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Ike started his new job this week, which is, of course fantastic and wonderful. Having consistent income is quite a help, isn't it? Anyway, it's back to me and the kiddo now. We were spoiled for three months to have the pops around and let me tell ya, he was incredible. He fed and played with O, read to him, helped with baths, cleaned up the kitchen after meals, put the kiddo to bed so I could meet up with girlfriends, etc. etc. Needless to say, it's been a transition for me this week too. I'm more tired than usual doing the things that I did by myself for the first nine months of O's life. It's all good though, because just being able to stay home and play and laugh and make messes and go for walks with my little man is pretty much the best. Plus, his naps have really taken a turn for the better, and that just makes we so very happy. And he's cute too - so that helps everything.</div>
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Lastly, the sun finally showed itself this week. Pretty much for the first three weeks of being back home (and away from the constant sunshine Denver provides) it was gray, cold and rainy. I like that kind of weather here and there, but 10 days in a row? I'll pass. Yesterday it was 69 degrees with clear skies, so I packed up the babe and out we went. It felt so good to push him around and chat back and forth about what we saw - the birds, the grass, the flowers. He would grunt and coo and point and mumble back and forth with me while we strolled and it did both of us quite a bit of good. </div>
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Since my last post, we have moved to another state, are staying with my parents, my husband landed a great job, we are in the process of buying a house and most exciting of all, baby O turned one! Phew. Now I need a nap. Despite the tiredness we're all experiencing, we are happy and well and grateful for all the good things that have happened in the last three weeks. </div>
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Here's a peek at the little one's party we had last weekend. There was family, cupcakes and lots of lovely presents. Despite the lack of captured smiles from the kiddo, he had a splendid time and a good long nap once the festivities wound down:</div>
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I gave a new healthy recipe a try for Ollie's cupcakes: Gluten and grain free almond, lemon and blueberry. Pictured on the round box with the lavender colored frosting, they were moist, flavorful and a big hit all around, thankfully. I've never baked with blanched almond flour before, but let me tell ya - it makes a mean baked good and I'm going to start keeping it on hand. Here's <a href="http://www.edibleperspective.com/home/2012/4/5/lemon-almond-flour-cupcakes-with-blueberry-whipped-cream-fro.html">the link</a> for the cupcakes if you'd like to give it a go. </div>
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I've been dabbling in a few different things lately. I made a bunch of small tissue flower bouquets for a fundraiser last month and now I'm on a tissue flower kick again. They're so simple to make and so pretty that I thought I might add some to my <a href="http://www.fernandflorabridal.etsy.com/">bridal shop</a> which is in major need of some new product. I think they'd be fun to use as bridesmaids bouquets.... </div>
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2013 has proved to be in interesting year. My husband's job was eliminated and we sold our house (that we just bought and fixed up a year and half ago) in a matter of a month. We had been pondering and discussing a move back home to the Midwest to be closer to family since the arrival of the babe. When we found out about my husband's job, we decided that was the nudge we needed to actually make it happen. We sold our house the day after we listed it (Thank you God) and now it's packing time. We move in just three little weeks and will be living with my folks while we look for a new home. </div>
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Allie over at <a href="http://blog.allisonlehman.com/">Be Up & Doing</a> organized the swap and so I got the name and address of my gal and put some happy treats together for her and packaged it up all pretty and festive.</div>
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And the scene where she dies??? Somebody DO something! The docs just stood there while the husband and mother wept and pleaded. I know they said nothing could be done at that point, but come on! They could at least pretend to look busy or something. It was too much. Lady Crowley was right about the family doctor knowing Sybil better. She should have demanded they take her to the hospital. I told Isaac last night that it seemed much ado about nothing when all appeared to be well after the baby was born. </div>
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And then the scene where she says good bye to her "beauty and baby." I'm normally not a big crier when it comes to shows, but good grief. Plus, there's the whole new born component. Having been in the hospital for a month last year waiting for my baby to safely arrive, this episode struck a particular cord. And how sweet was it for the staff to band to together to make sure the baby had a nurse and means to be fed?? Ah. Broke my heart. </div>
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And the scene where Mary and Edith console each other? Loved it. It's about time. Too bad Sybil had to die for them to show a little affection.</div>
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Oh and I've never been more glad to have had my kiddo in the 21st century. Modern medicine does have its upsides for sure. </div>
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Well hello. It's been a long while since I've had the time or really the desire to get back in the saddle with this here blog. I find the days just slip by, one after the other, filled to the brim with laundry and keeping baby O on his nap schedule (as best I can), and cooking meals and cleaning up those meals. Just when I think I'm finally going to sit down and blog a little, I get really sleepy and just end up watching The Bachelor or reading other blogs - which is fine because I have a 9 month old and I feel a little tired these days. I can blog and craft and be inspirational another day or year or something. Yeah, I'm not doing much in the way of being creative these days. </div>
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What I have managed to do, I post for you now. A few Valentine's Day goodies. </div>
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Zoom. Zoom. The year is already flying by... </div>
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I made this garland up while the wee one was napping the other day. It was therapeutic for me. Just a few minutes of snipping and gluing and punching. Love me a little quiet crafty moment. </div>
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Here's another sampling of these cute little clothes pin embellishments that I'm sort of addicted to making lately. I whipped out a few packs for the holidays and now I've put a few together for v-day. They're so sweet and simple to make - just bobbles and paper goodies glued over washi tape-layered clothes pins. I've been adding magnets to the back so they can go on the fridge. They're also adorable added to a package as a finishing touch... </div>
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I snagged these pretty paper flowers in the $2 bin at Michael's. That $2 bin is a DANGEROUS place. It's amazing how fast 2+2+2+ = $25. Ooops. </div>
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So that's what I've got for ya - at along last. All these doodads are up for grabs<a href="http://www.fernandfloradesigns.etsy.com/"> in my shop</a>, so hop on by! </div>
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In the mean time, I'll try my best not to be a blogging stranger - but of course, baby O does come first, and that's how it should be. </div>
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I wish I could say that this was of my little one, but it's not. Just a photo I found today as we're laying low at home on a snowy day and recovering from a whirlwind trip to South Carolina for my sister's graduation. A good and celebratory time was had by all but we are TIRED. Phew. Long flights. Long waits. Long drives. Short sleeps - all with an 8 month old make for one weary clan.</div>
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And can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner?! We have but a few more days to gear up, wind down, sleep, do laundry, shop and then pack for our Christmas trip to Seattle. We're so happy to get to spend some quality time with my husband's family. They've promised lots of game playing, cozy fires and warm drinks. Works for me. </div>
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How are you feeling these days about Christmas and the end of the year? Is your shopping done? Will you be traveling or staying in this season? </div>
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I've been experimenting with some new designs for headbands lately. For someone who doesn't want a big 'ol flower on their head, I think these simpler, more geometric pieces might be a pretty alternative. And wouldn't they also make a lovely holiday gift? As always, their available<a href="http://www.fernandfloradesigns.etsy.com/"> in my shop</a>! </div>
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I haven't been feeling the blog mojo lately, and just like anything - working out, taking vitamins, praying and reading the Bible, the less I do it, the less I want to do it. (Not that blogging is as important as exercise or reading the Bible - it's not) Anyway, I <i>have</i> been feeling the crafting mojo lately, so I thought I would post a few pics of new goodies in <a href="http://www.fernandfloradesigns.etsy.com/">my shop</a>.</div>
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The Eats: Fruit crisps of all kinds. </div>
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I've made the Betty Crocker fruit crisp (with a few variations of my own) so many times, I don't need to think about it. Toss in the fruit (apples, peaches, pears, plums, berries, whatever!), add a bit of lemon juice and agave nectar - toss to coat. Mix the brown sugar, oats, butter, cinnamon and flour together and crumble on top. Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes and voila! The house smells like heaven as this bakes and Ike and I devour most of it in one sitting. A dollop of Greek yogurt on top adds the perfect bit of tang...</div>
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The craft:A little necklace for my sister's birthday. </div>
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A dear friend of mine is about to have her first baby. She loved and supported me so well when I was expecting baby O, that I was more than happy to make a few decorations for her baby shower last month. Isn't this garland sweet? Kinda wanna make one of my babe's room. Tutorials are all over the web and super easy.</div>
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Just this past weekend, we flew home (baby O's first flight!) for my sweet nephews joint birthday party. They are two years and one month apart so my sister has taken to throwing one big party for both of them and it is a hoot! Loads of presents and food and aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, great grandparents and cake make for a merry time. Aren't they the cutest little family? Gosh, I love them. </div>
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The Babe: Growing like a weed!</div>
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Our little guy is six months old today. What the?! He is such a riot. He's babbling and chatting up a storm, rolling from side to side, grabbing everything he can get his hands on and sleeping better at night more and more. The green onesie he had on a few mornings ago matched the green smoothie I made myself. He doesn't look too excited on that last picture. "Blended up spinach eh? Looks delicious. Not really." Keep an open mind kiddo! We're going to your six month check-up tomorrow to talk about introducing solids! You'll be drinking down one of these bad boys before you know it. </div>
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After attending a Halloween art fair this past weekend and buying up some adorable Halloween party invites from my dear friend and talented artist <a href="http://www.kararosenberry.blogspot.com/">Kara Rosenberry</a>, I've been inspired to throw a Halloween soiree and have been poking around online looking for tasty fall goodies to serve. I think these pumpkin french macaroons from <a href="http://www.yummymummykitchen.com/2011/09/pumpkin-french-macarons.html">Yummy Mummy Kitchen's</a> blog would be perfect. </div>
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Oh the deliciousness of a well-made macaroon. And bonus for me - they're naturally gluten-free. </div>
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She uses <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/319525/parisian-macaroons">Martha Stewart's recipe</a> and swears that it's easy and virtually fail safe, despite the fact that folks are always talking about how difficult creating the perfect macaroon can be.</div>
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<br />fernandflorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986787991704480123noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661895780466313928.post-19552043975024783772012-09-19T10:14:00.001-06:002012-09-19T10:14:06.022-06:00Meditation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm thinking about these words this morning and singing them to myself as I realize that my desires need some realignment. William Williams penned these lyrics in the 1700s. Grateful for the encouragement they brought me today. </div>
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Friday night we made Grilled (or in our case broiled) <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/photo/Grilled-Salmon-with-Quick-Blueberry-Pan-Sauce-360069">salmon with a blueberry pan sauce</a>. The sauce was really lovely and mellow with balsamic vinegar, shallots, blueberries and fresh mint. Sadly, the salmon fillet I bought was FULL of bones, making the over all dining experience less than pleasant. Argh. Does anyone know what the deal is with that? I mean, was it up to me to know that there would be lots of floss-like bones still in the fish and I should have removed them? Not sure what the deal was there... but anyway - the sauce was delish! </div>
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The tomatoes were super easy: olive oil, freshly ground pepper, kosher salt and Herbs de Provence. Couldn't find Herbs de Provence at the store, so I used an Italian blend that I already had on hand and it worked just fine. Warm the aforementioned ingredients in a skillet and oven roast for 15 minutes until the tomatoes start to pop and their juices start flowing. Oh mama. Take them out of the oven and drizzle with Worcestershire sauce. SO good! And that's just the tomato part. The chicken was delicious too. </div>
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I know I say this about every flower I've posted about lately, but the Delphinium is truly one of my favorites. I was so fond of it back in jr. high that when I got my very first email account my address was delphiniumgirl. I kept the address for so long that I used it as a contact for job interviews in college (not super smart) and got chided by a prof in front of my entire class for keeping it because it wasn't professional-sounding. I was a dork, what can I say.</div>
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So back to the flower. Did you know:</div>
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- Delphinium symbolizes boldness</div>
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- The name derives from the Latin for 'dolphin' as its buds appear to resemble the aquatic mammals.</div>
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- The prime growing season for Delphinium is June and July and be sure to stake these beauties because they grow rather tall and tend to break or topple over in the wind. </div>
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- The delphinium normally is found in shades of blue, ranging from light periwinkle to deep cobalt but also comes in salmon and light pink. </div>
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Here I used individual delphinium blooms pulled from the tall stalks in this woodsy bouquet. </div>
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White roses, pale blue hydrangea, berzillia berries, lambs ear, white roses, tweedia and plumosa fern were included too... </div>
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Delphinium is often found in English cottage gardens. It seems to thrive in the cool climate of the UK. </div>
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I'm loving this whimsical little bouquet by Portland based design <a href="http://francoiseweeks.com/francoise-weeks/">Franciose Weeks</a>. </div>
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I recently read a book on detoxing and healthy eating. While a lot of the stuff in there was a bit on the extreme side for me and mine, I've happily incorporated the recommended green smoothie into my daily routine. I throw in a mix of romaine lettuce, spinach, an apple, pear or peach (or a combination of those three) some water, a few cubes of ice and a few squirts of fresh lemon or lime juice. This is surprisingly tasty people!</div>
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- Long have I wondered how to incorporate more veggies into breakfast, beyond onions and spinach in an omelet. I don't want to eat a salad for breakfast, but I WILL gladly drink down a smoothie. This solves my veggie dilemma in the morning. </div>
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- This smoothie is easy to change up. If you have a bunch off berries on hand and no apples or pears, throw 'em in there. Add celery, cucumber, kale - whatever greens and green veggies you happen to have on hand. Just avoid melon according to the original recipe. It makes things funky.</div>
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- We just got a new blender last night to increase our smoothie blending power (hooray!) specifically for these green smoothies. Our little cheap-o blender from 9 years ago when we got married just wasn't gettin' the job done. I made it this morning with our new blender and it was whipped up in the half the time and tasted twice as smooth and creamy as before. Jack pot. </div>
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Oh the ranunculus. It has always topped my list of favorite flowers. The tight clusters of delicate petals that open up into a full bloom or fluttery loveliness (can you tell I like them?) are just heavenly. </div>
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The above bouquet is one I did for my sister's wedding a few years back. Their colors were chocolate, ivory and a hint of pink, so I used pink ranunculus, pink pepper berries, chocolate orchids, ivory roses, lisianthus and fiddlehead ferns. Her bouquet was one of my all-time favorites. She cried when I gave it to her (and she didn't even cry when she saw her groom for the first time she later told me - so that's sayin' something!). </div>
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A bouquet of ranunculus means "I am dazzled by your charms". (Ooo la la!)</div>
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Aren't these pale pink ranunculus with the soft green centers beautiful? Mixed here with lily of the valley and deep green galax leaves, they create such a sweet and simple bouquet....</div>
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There's nothing like fresh flowers but if you'd like to add some ranunculus to your life in a more long term way, take a peek at these inspiring options from where else but Etsy: </div>
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How incredible is this felted ranunculus. This girl's got some mad skills.</div>
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Every girl needs a chunky pendant in her jewelry collection, I think. If you agree, then you might just fancy the new necklaces I've been making as of late. I've been combining large circles of vintage fabrics finished with brooches, vintage buttons, beads and twine to come up with some fun stuff. </div>
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Both of these pretties are up for grabs in <a href="http://www.fernandflora.blogspot.com/">my shop</a> today! Swing on by!</div>
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Feeling inspired from all this anemone talk? Why not make your own pretty paper version. The tutorial is<a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/2012/06/crepe-anemone-flower-tutorial.html"> right here</a> from <a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/">Craftberry Bush</a>.</div>
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After reading a book on healthy eating and the importance of getting LOADS of raw veggies (and fruit), I've been making salads for dinner a lot. I also spend about half of each day washing kale, spinach, swiss chard and romaine. Eating healthy takes time, I tell ya! Anywho, I've been making batches of quinoa and slow cooking chicken early in the week and then adding greens, fruit, etc. It's been super fast and yummy too. Here's a mango, avocado, chicken, quinoa and romaine salad with a sweet chili dressing</div>
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I haven't done much in the way of floral design since Baby O was born and that's fine with me. My sole job these days is to keep his tummy full and his little bum clean, which I really find quite rewarding. I said no to a few weddings this spring and summer but thought I could probably swing one at the end of this month since our little pumpkin is now 4.5 months old (what?!). </div>
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These arrangements were for a small wedding in the mountains. It was a bit of a juggling act this past weekend - trying to process and arrange flowers while stopping every so often to nurse the babe and do all the other stuff a new mom does. I owe my success to Ike, who gave baths, changed diapers, made meals, did nap duty and helped me load the car, pin corsages and hang arrangements on site. I've got myself a good man. A very good man. </div>
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Let's kick off this late summer weekend with a truly lovely giveaway from <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple</a>!</div>
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One most fortunate reader will score a $50 credit from this snazzy on-line boutique towards any item - clothing, shoes, accessories, home stuff, the works. </div>
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2. You can also "like" my Facebook page, which highlights my handmade accessories for brides and everyday as well as my floral design work and leave a comment letting me know you did so (one entry).</div>
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<br />fernandflorahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986787991704480123noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661895780466313928.post-14637270914557843372012-08-16T11:31:00.003-06:002012-08-16T11:31:44.371-06:00Goodies Comin' Your Way!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been waaaay too long since I've done a giveaway on this ol' blog. I suppose it has something to do with the fact that I have a four month old and have been pretty much dwelling in the world of nursing, diapering, schedule-keeping and all around cuddling and sleep deprivation, thus making it hard to find time to READ your blogs let along do anything interesting on mine. </div>
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Well! Times are changing friends. I'm gettin' back in the saddle and it begins tomorrow with a fabulous giveaway from <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple</a>! They've got loads of chic and pretty items over at their site and I'm sure you'll have no trouble finding something you love. Stop by tomorrow to enter the giveaway and get the scoop on the details! </div>
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