Archive for March, 2010
Thinking
Are you thinking about that trip you might take this summer? The weather has been warmer and you are getting ready to think of what summer will be like. Will you go on a short trip or on a long one? If you are going to be driving your car, you might be thinking about what shape it is in and if you are going to drive, fly, go by plane or bus or what you will be doing. If you are going by car, be sure you have a good tool kit
along in case you might need it.
At any rate, we are ready for summer to come and some warmer days without wind that threatens to blow us away when we go for a walk. When the cold wind blows and makes those 60 degree days feel like 35 degree days, it is comforting to know that soon it will be warmer and we can enjoy the warmth even if we do not get to go on a trip.
Giving Your Garden a Theme
Gardens are outdoor landscapes that have been designed, created, and maintained by humans, representing a harmonic marriage of nature and civilization. Gardens have existed in almost every culture since the beginning of civilization, and as such, there are several different styles. For example, an Asian themed garden might feature bamboo trees, large boulders, a koi pond, and bamboo wind chimes. While a Mediterranean garden might feature an herb garden, flowering plants, and an ornate garden statue. Designing your garden to fit into a cultural theme will allow you to enrich yourself within that culture.
In general, garden stores will feature a variety of statues, fountains, and plants that can be utilized to create a different kind of garden. If you can’t find what you want in a garden store, online is a great place to find everything you could want.
Somewhere Else
This time of year when we have a beautiful day now and then, even if we do not live in one of the warm states,we can dream of being in or taking a vacation to one of the warm spots on our planet. Maybe an item in your house, like a clock
or a figurine or a picture, will make you think of that warm place and make you dream of going there. We have lived in warm places, like Texas, and cold places, like Alaska. They both have their wonderful places and times. Each member of the family has their favorite spot in those places and sometimes we dream of taking a vacation there and sometimes we actually get to do it.
Anyway, right now we are where we are and have what we have. We may curl up on the couch with a nice cup of coffee or hot chocolate and look at that item we bought in the place we would like to be again. We can dream even when we can’t travel.
Think Spring
Today does not seem like spring. However, the calender says we are several days into the season. We just need to feel like it is spring and it will be. Well, lets decide how to do that magical feat. Maybe we can concentrate on something and it will help.
Lately I have been admiring a certain vase. 
It looks like all the colors of the rainbow wrapped around a form. It is beautiful even without flowers. With some beautiful artificial flowers, it might help make the feeling of spring just leap into our heads. Maybe we can create the feeling of the season in our own living rooms, then it will spread throughout the house. When we step outside spring will be inside of us, even if the season is not apparent in our yards.
Weather or Not
I don’t believe it! Just as I thought spring was here a huge snowstorm is in the forecast. We had just begun to put away the winter clothes! We were invited to a birthday party for the new one-year-old in the family. Now that is supposed to be the worst day of the storm! And I can’t do a thing to stop it! I think I will just put out the Holiday Garden Sign 
that says “Spring” and close the doors, pull the blinds and pretend. What harm can that do? We can’t stop the storm, we can’t drive in a blizzard, but we can heat up the fireplace, curl up on the couch and drink hot chocolate. Oh well, we can take the baby’s gifts another day and it really will be spring.
Gifts for the Devout
Candles have long been associated with religious faith - they are often lit symbolically during prayer for the benefit of a sick or injured congregation member. The downfall to candles is that they are a fire hazard and emit sufforcastiong smoke. Now you can enjoy the ambiance of candles without any of the downside with a candle lamp.
Candle lamps are renowned for their aesthetic virtues as well as their functionality. These lamps do more than simply illuminate your home - their candles cast a warm, spiritual glow. The best candle lamps are handcrafted with richly detailed intricacies. They add to the character of any interior space, and make exceptional gifts for the faithful.
Its Getting Closer
That time is getting closer and closer. It is a wonderful time for Christians. It is where our hope begins to be known. At church we will study and hear again the wonderful resurrection news. Easter time once more.
It is a happy time for children. The Easter bunny, the candy, the toys, and surprises that they had not even thought about. Easter!! Kind of like Christmas in the spring for the kids. What fun to color eggs! What fun to hunt eggs! For the grown-ups there is all the discussions about Easters in the past when the weather was nice and those when the weather was bad. The “do you remember” talks. Easter baskets, cookies shaped like rabbits, little toys and sometimes a beautiful, plush Easter Bunny! Get out the Easter decorations, get a new one, put them up and enjoy the time!
Simply Garden Decorating
When it comes to creating a warm and inviting outdoor space, there’s no better place to start than the garden. Gardens represent a harmony between man and nature, and provide a relaxing environment for the owner. In order to create the kind of warm atmosphere you just won’t want to leave, here are a few additions to consider:
~Fire Pit - nothing warms up a space like a fire, it provides both warmth and visual appeal.
~Welcome Sign - it might seem trivial, but when you have guests often, garden welcome signs can really make them feel invited.
~Garden Swing - there’s nothing quite like curling up in a garden swing with a good book or a loved one.
~Fountain - for the aesthetic appeal of water and beautiful sounds, a garden water fountain is ideal.