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Bloom where you are planted! Happy February! Snow, snow, lovely snow...

February is in full force.  And with VAlentine's Day around the corner, I was just thinking of what makes me happy this time of year.  It's very cold outside.  I wanted to go for a run.  But at 6 degrees F., it wasn't too comfortable.  So I am really a homebody this time of year.  I enjoy bringing flowers into the home to bring nature indoors.  I also enjoy crystals and the meaning and energy they can bring to a space.  Other things I like in February are handmade things like notes, knits, and art, as well as something baking in the oven. My little orchid.  

For some reason, I remember a story I read as a child.  I found the story in an old book at my library.  The book was so old, the pages were  yellow and weak.  There were few pictures; and they were just black and white sketches. Anyway, here is the story.  A girl and her school friends always past a bakery on the way home from school. There was a glass display full of lovely things like pies and cookies.  But the best thing of all was the lovely tiered cake covered in frosting roses, swirls, and intricate details.   The girl and her friends were always hungry after school and would sometimes stop in the bakery and buy something...

We recently had to remodel the bathroom due to the tub breaking and flooding below it to the basement.   The tub bottom literally busted through.  I don't know why someone would tile a whole bathroom and not put in a decent quality tub.  So we had to have it completely retiled.  It does look better with the new tile.  A lot brighter and clean.  

If you have ever wondered what all the fuss is about when it comes to art, this is the post for you!   While some people would say art is not necessary.  I disagree!  The main reason I disagree is that without art, life would be frankly boring.  And only slightly less important is the fact that I believe art uplifts humanity and separates us from mere beasts.   Okay, I am getting a bit deep here.  I will try to stay fun and playful. So let's stick to the first reason, kicking boring in the you-know-what.  Art is so important for expression, story-telling, and interest.  While I don't like all kinds of art, I do immediately realize when I...