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Today the wind is blowing everything not tied down; dust, tumbleweeds, tree limbs and leaves; whoops…there went a few butterflies, and a couple of birds are frozen in place trying to fly into the wind. A good day for catching-up on my writing, doing a web search on the computer, checking-out wikipedia for step-by-step information on dried flowers; how to, where to, wandhat for. Speaking of which, its time to place my order at my favorite family owned business wwwschustersoftexas.com. Yep, a good day for staying inside.
My eyes turn to dates and days circled on the calendar. June a month of many celebrations…spring begins, Fathers Day which is a perfect opportunity to make hand made gifts, using dried flowers and denim pockets. DENIM POCKETS????????????? Since I’m a re-cycler, my husband’s old worn-out jeans are a favorite target. Cut the rear pockets out using pinking shears, cut cardboard to fit inside the pocket, glue flowers or dried materials of choice to the inside. I chose a small sunflower, mixed with red eucalyptus, natural broom corn (for the retired farmer in him) & some of the red chili bush, (reminding him, he’s still HOT! HOT! HOT!) The side seams (cut to desired length) complete with copper brads glued to top edges makes a hanger. Attach a special note for that finishing touch.
Flag Day, is a perfect reason to celebrate and showing your patriotic side. Since we are all capable of painting (paint Runs in my family), decorate a terra cotta pot with red, white, & blue stripes or paint it solid colored blue. Mix red flax grass, red pencil cattails, with white ostrich wing feathers, for a unique way of expressing your Love of your country
June, being a favorite month for weddings, for a more practical, less expensive, fun way to make your wedding more personal, plan on making most of the floral pieces yourself. Start with the Hydrangea, color of choice, adding natural lunaria leaves, for beautiful centerpieces, bride & attendants boutique. For grooms boutonniere & his groomsmen, other corsages and pew markers, pull the hydrangea blooms apart, adding leaves and complimentary ribbon, making keepsake memories of a perfect I DO DAY. Then you’re off for fun in the sun, romantic honeymoon on a tropical island, where orchids bloom, and seashells wait to be gathered, providing more keepsakes.
As we continue thumbing thru the calendar…..BOOM! It’s July, Independence Day, with outdoor entertainment and activities from parades to backyard Bar-B-Q’s on the patio & of course spectacular fireworks for a bang-up 4th.Then August with no special celebrations other than school starts. (YEAH!).September is here, leaves turn to orange, red and gold, giving us the beauty of autumn with cool fall weather. Labor Day, Patriot Day, and Grandparents Day (celebrating us old timers).October….Columbus Day (glad he discovered us), National Boss Day (what to do) And Halloween, with ghosts (BOO), witches, devils, black cats & bats at your door makes for a perfect decorating opportunity, using pumpkins, gourds, sunflowers, wheat straw & scarecrows standing guard waiting to hear TRICK or TREAT.November and December are two of the best months of the year for decorating your home, hearth and yard. Look for future articles on these cherished holidays.
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