A Place Like This

Author: Valarie Budayr

  • Pumpkin Vegetable Soup

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      Yesterday found me outside placing many leaves in beds before the rains came. I almost got done, but the rain started sooner than I had hoped. Along with the rain the weather turned cold and so the day called for not only a cup of tea, a fire in the fireplace, but a bowl…

  • And The Winner Is……..

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    Winner of the Alicia Paulson book is Emily from Mousy Brown's House. And the winner of the Heather Ross quilt kit is Linda from Natural Suburbia. Thanks everyone for playing along.

  • Tuesday Through My Window

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     Tuesday Through the Windows is officially over at Swedish House but how could I not share this. The colors in my garden are so intense I can almost taste them. Though there is a bite in the air I still feel the warmth of the sun on my face.    These are the views from…

  • Puppy Love on Halloween

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    Here it is November 1st. Look what I woke up to this morning!  Before I delve into sharing, I wanted to remind everyone about the giveaway. It's open through tomorrow. Goodluck, you just might win. I could start off this blog post by showing photos of cute little children and a cute guy in a…

  • {This Moment}

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    {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Don't forget the giveaway.  

  • A Happy Blog Anniversary Give-Away

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    A Place Like This is three years old and almost 400 posts done. Something like this needs a bit of a celebration don't you think? First off, there is a new design to the blog.  For the most part it's finished but I will still be tweaking a few things on it yet. This is…

  • Let Us Celebrate

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                                                                  In heaven shines a golden star. An angel led me from afar. In heaven high unto the earth, That brought me to my place of birth.   Welcome, welcome golden day. With sunshine bright and flowers gay, With painted birds that sing their song, And make me kind and good and strong.  (A…

  • Valarie in Other Places

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    Rhythm of the Home Summer 2010 Spring 2010 Winter 2009   Rhythm of the Home Blog A Midsummer Celebration Books to Help you on your Journey   Little Acorn Learning: The Blizzard Robe Game Shivaya Naturals: Circle of Stones A Journey to A Happy Simple Life: You’re not what you do. Yellow Door Paperie: Tell…

  • Scribble Lantern Tutorial

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     Here's a look at Tuesday Through my Window.  Your wish is granted. So many of you asked how I made these lanterns that I thought I would leave you a tutorial. Supplies: 18 x 12 manila drawing paper Tissue paper in a variety of colors Double stick tape Scotch tape Glue Dots Scissors Poster board…

  • The Great Pumpkin

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      Hey….what's that over there?     Mimi was home last week for Fall break. We had four wonderful days with our girl. She had a lot she wanted to make and do while she was at home and pumpkin carving was high on her list.    Of course pumpkin carving always works a lot…