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A Stunning Rustic Chuppa Under The Stars
Last night we were so thrilled to attend the stunning and so very festive wedding of my husband's cousin's daughter, at a wedding venue on a kibbutz in Naan, Israel, not far from Ranana. There were so many smiles at this wedding of at least 500 guests, it was truly special! We made a wonderful…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! The time is just speeding by, and chanukah is coming in just 5 weeks! We just bought a new light fixture for over the dining room table, and it came in a huge white box with many blocks of styrofoam inside, so it…
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Simple DIY Succulent Centerpiece For Any Occasion
Need a lovely centerpiece for your fall table, or a special occasion? Something that will last for months and more and can be incorporated into your garden or container garden in the future? Something that is breathing and alive? Something that is low and won't get in the way? How about a simple DIY succulent…
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How To Choose Pots For Succulents
Succulents make amazing pets, truly! They come is so many amazing varieties, have a great range of size, and require very little care. Plus you can talk to them and they won't talk back! Ah yes, and they are so very simple to propagate, so if you like you can make gifts for friends, or…
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The Cyclamen That Didn’t Stop Blooming!
This is the best cyclamen plant I've ever owned as it just will not stop blooming! Okay, honestly it took a tiny break during the early summer, having bloomed non-stop from December to May or so, and then after that short rest, it started blooming once again, and now 5 months later it is just…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks for joining me here! The weather is starting to cool down here in Northern Israel, and I can't believe that Chanukah is in just 6 weeks, exactly yikes! But before getting into my holiday preparations, i think I need to crochet some acorns, I mean really, who can resist?…
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How Can Art Therapy Have a Positive Impact on a Hospital Stay?
If you are here on this blog, you are likely a big fan of all things creative, and hopefully you have seen the many benefits of crafting and creativity in your own life. I have often wondered about the profession of art therapy, and when I was asked to look into the benefits of art…
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Houseplants 101: The Money Tree, Pachira Aquatica
Isn't this Pachira Aquatica Money Tree houseplant great looking? I can't take the credit for choosing it, as it was on the kitchen counter in our airbnb in San Francisco. Of course I can take the credit for realizing that I ought to share it with you! And I have to admit, while I have…
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DIY Projects That Will Increase the Value of Your Home
Whether you’re looking at putting your home on the market or just thinking about selling it in the future, it’s wise to be aware of what you can do to increase the value of your home in a general sense, and which things you can actually do yourself with a budget in mind. At this…
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Saying Goodbye To Pacifica, It Was Amazing!
Ahhhhhh, what can I say, while we said goodbye to Pacifica on August 3rd, 2021, I’m just now finishing up my posts on the subject! While our vacation rental did not have a gorgeous ocean view or even amazing amenities, it did meet our needs as a family gathering spot, and it was just a…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! The teens are all now back in school after a holiday break, so time to get back to work on all my big plans, hmmm, what were they exactly? It is always hard to get back to "normal" after the holidays, especially succot,…
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Hillsides Filled With Echium Pininana In Devil’s Slide
As we were about to enter the Devil's Slide trail in Pacifica, CA, which I posted about here, I could not believe my eyes……… hillsides filled with tall cone like plants that truly looked like something only seen in Dr, Suess's imagination, not actually in real life! Wow, wow wow, it truly felt like I'd…
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Devil’s Slide Trail In Pacifica, California
Devil’s Slide trail which is actually a discontinued stretch of Highway 1 right on the cliff is a must visit! On our week long stay in Pacifica, California at the end of July there were so many unique coastal experiences and stunning vistas, and one of those was a walk on Devil’s Slide, the walking/biking/multi-use…
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Fun Crocheted Bathmat With T-Shirt Yarn
Ready to crochet the cutest little bathmat you ever did see in just a few hours? This quick t-shirt yarn crocheted bathmat is such a fun project that you'll want to make a bunch to always have a clean one one hand. Simply toss it into the laundry when soiled and you'll always have a…
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Crochet Arcade Stitch Pattern With T-Shirt Yarn
I have pulled this out of the archives because it suddenly just appealed to me, and guess what, I did this at the exact same time, namely right after Succot, three years ago! So no wonder it appealed to me, though still quite surprised! Friends, I have not had the time to crochet lately as…
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Welcome To Craft Schooling Sunday!
Welcome to Craft Schooling Sunday, thanks so much for joining me here! While I am always sorry to say goodbye to the festive holiday of Succot and our succah, we qre quickly moving on to a new period of time, called "winter" though of course it is barely fall weather wise, but I'll take it!…
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Foxtail Agave Makes A Stunning Container Garden Addition
I just love Agave, and was so happy to see them in gardens and container gardens all over San Francisco, during our visit this past July. I'll admit I first became aware of them because they are used and grown in abundance in Australia, and I just so happen to follow the design/gardening scene on…
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Goodbye To The Succah, On Hoshana Raba…….
Today, on the last day of Succot, here in Israel, I ran in to take just a few photos……where did the week go? Well it was a wonderful week of eating and sleeping (for some family members) in the succah, and taking photos just was not at the top of the list, gasp! So friends,…
