celebrations
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Happy MidSommar
The light has returned to it's fullest. Today, is the day of the midnight sun, it is the longest day of the year. And so we celebrate. with flowers, music & dancing … Continue reading
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Summer Kick-Off
Ah Yea…….summer is here. All of the kids are out of school and yesterday was the first day of summer vacation. Little boy "O" and many of his friends were invited to a swimming party to kick summer off properly. I've… Continue reading
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The most wonderful day …..ever.
A day filled with love and warm wishes. Flowers. Books. A trip to the Stuga on the lake and….. a great meal prepared by the daddy's for the mommy's and all of their collective children. songs… Continue reading
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In Celebration…..Happy Mother’s Day
To all of us who love mothering and wouldn't want to be anyplace else……and to our mother's who loved us so much. Continue reading
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Valborg-Bonfires,Songs, and Parades.
Many of you know that I'm of Swedish heritage and own a Swedish company. Today is a really big holiday in Sweden and I thought I would share it with you. Lit bonfires mark the tradition of "sista… Continue reading
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Baskets were Loved
…….so after I left you a couple of days ago I got right to work on recreating my mother's incredible spring baskets. Thursday was an afternoon of activity as I filled baskets with all of my collected things. First item…..something… Continue reading
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We’re Bring’in Baskets Back
The easter bunny didn't come to our house. He didn't have to because we had MOM. My mother made the greatest spring/Easter baskets. She was very specific that her baskets were to celebrate spring. It had nothing to do with… Continue reading
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Hoorah for Women!
Today, March 9th is International Women's Day. While International Women's Day may be a day of global celebration, there is no room for complacency as women still struggle on many fronts. From the International Women's Day website: Global Issues …… Continue reading
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For our brother on his birthday…….
For My Brother on his Birthday For my brother, on his birthday, I was generous and kind. As his sister, I was glad to get the best things I could find. I was sure he'd want a tutu and a… Continue reading
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Happy Chinese New Year
We would like to wish all of our friends a Happy New Year. May year of the ox be a wonderful year ! A very special thank-you to the Deng family for hosting such a wonderful celebration. … Continue reading
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