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Wild Flowers

Posted by Christy Steele on

When asked your favorite kind of flower, what is your answer? Roses? Gardenias? Carnations? Aren't they all so beautiful? My favorite flower isn't one you will order from a florist. It isn't one you typically see in beautiful arrangements. My favorite flower is the honeysuckle. I know it's technically a vine. But I love the aroma of the flowers on those vines. I love the way they grow wild. I love the simple sweetness they possess. Honeysuckle is also my favorite scent. When asked my favorite flower, I hesitate. Because I know honeysuckle isn't the answer people expect. (My second...

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Looking Back On The Blessings Of 2020

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'I know the title to this blog post seems to be in conflict with what most people think of when they think, "2020". It has even become a catch phrase on social media. "That's so 2020" (along with many more). In no way at all would I want to diminish the trials, heartbreaks, and sickness that many have endured this year. This year hasn't been easy for my family either. But looking back it has been a blessed year. But I tend to be a cup half full type of person. My survival and sanity depends on not letting the...

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We May Not Have Toilet Paper, But We Have Hope

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 Well, friends, I think we would all agree that this year has been an eventful one.  It seems like almost each day brings a new wave of SURPRISE! Am I right? If you're wondering what the photo has to do with the title of this blog, keep going. It will be revealed. :)  As mentioned in my last blog, Shelly and I left school on March 13 fully expecting to go back in a week or two. But no. We never did. There was the announcement for Shelly's family (along with a lot of you) that school events were cancelled....

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Community

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 Hi, everyone! It's been a minute since a blog has happened. We had our focus elsewhere during the Christmas holiday. As you know, (if not, check out our About Us section), we are both teachers. We have had a transition time back to school...getting back to the teaching and tutoring routine...etc. We are ready now to show you some more behind the brand fun! We knew, when we opened for business, that we wanted to be a presence in the community. We didn't want to just be online. So we chose to also do some pop up boutiques. Our first...

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