This was a REALLY fun puzzle to do. You may not think so because it looks terrifically hard.
However it was another one of those cheater puzzles with the alphabet letters on the back.
That made it waaaaay easier.
Good thing, cause it was beautiful!
What the…?
Yesterday it was just a plain-old, simple, green plant.
Today, we wake up to bright red and pink flowers ALLL over the place!
And now, my lovelies, we know why it’s called the Christmas Cactus.
Clever little thing.
Miss Potter
I seem to be having a Beatrix Potter “thing” these days.
First, we watched the movie “Miss Potter” for the millionth time.
Can’t get enough of that one.
Then Jillian visited the Potter museum and brought back some beautiful treasures from the Lake District in England.
Then there are all the magical books that make my heart sooo happy.
I remember working at the bookstore when I was just a kid and dreaming of owning the whole World of Peter Rabbit boxed set…someday…
… someday.
Heh, heh.
Lovely Winter Red
A couple of years ago, I had this brilliant idea. I wanted to get fake poinsettias and put them in my pretty little white flower baskets–for the winter. Normally, these baskets hold the most beautiful Ivy Geraniums that you’ve ever seen. Bright pink…always.
But it was a very hard transition from all that color to nothing for the cold months. Hence the fake flower idea. I did tons of research on how and where to buy the flowers and became very discouraged, very quickly. Turns out, fake flowers are actually pretty pricey online and even at the craft stores. I just wasn’t prepared to spend a $100+ just to have a spot of color. As I was about to give up– a friend said, “You obviously haven’t been to the Dollar Store.”
She was right–I hadn’t! So, after correcting that problem–I found all the pretend Poinsettias at Dollar Tree! And the best part? I spent exactly $21.34 for all the red you see here! Wahooo!
I love that they look fabulous up against my little white house–just like I imagined they would. I’m feeling quite clever right now.
Heh, heh.
PS–If you decide to do something similar and grab some fake flowers like these ones–be sure to shop for them in October or you may not find them till the next year. They’ll be gone.
Peppermint Sparkle
When you use wrapping paper that matches your nails- you should expect to tape your own finger down at LEAST three times.
Sheesh.
