Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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The Lost Art Of Flower Pounding
Don’t you wish you could keep the beauty of flowers around all year? I know I’m not alone in absolutely loving flowers. I could look out the window or walk around my garden admiring my flowers every single day. Did you ever save a rose or carnation from a corsage in high school or a…
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How To Make A Citronella Candle In A Concrete Container
It’s outdoor season on the East Coast and that means bugs…Last year I made my first Citronella Candles in DIY concrete containers. They came out so beautifully I decided to make some more. I love the fact that when you are done burning them, you could repurpose the bowl and plant succulents in it or…
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“Wooden” It Be Nice
Yesterday I recycled an old DIY. I purchase a wooden tray from a thrift store many years ago. It was dark brown and outdated so I painted it, wrapped the handles with twine, and took two prints I had from an old picture and attached them with Mod Podge. It has gotten a lot of…
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Making Memories
Mothers Day is just a few days away and I’m seeing posts of wonderful items to get our moms or hint for our children to get us. I’m definitely going to share some things that can be “bought” but I will be adding in my favorites…making memories. I’ve long shared the importance of making memories.…
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THE BEST IDEAS FOR THROWING A SHOWER
Are you looking for ideas for throwing the best shower? I’ve got you. In this post I’m sharing my 6 top ideas. Hi friends. I was happy to be able to help plan my niece’s bridal shower last weekend. It turned out beautifully and she was a happy bride to be.Thinking of ways to make…
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#Bulk Trash Day
Am I the only one who loves a good roadside find? Or feels like a kid in a candy shop anticipating “bulk trash” day? There is just something about someone else’s trash that gets my heart racing. It’s also a time when my better half wants to hide the truck keys, lock the garage door…
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HOW TO MAKE A COASTAL PLANTER
Are you a fan of the beach or coast? I am and so I decided to DIY a coastal inspired planter. It was one of those days today. After being so excited about how these turned out and was out front taking pictures in the sunshine chaos ensued. BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE PLANTER I’m…
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5 Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Day
Happy almost Earth Day friends! Earth Day is Thursday, April 22nd. In the mid-atlantic, the earth has come alive, the ground is covered with tiny wildflowers in lavender, pink, white and yellow. All of a sudden the woods seemed to have turned green overnight. It’s as if the earth is saying “look at me,…
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Baking With Lavender
Hi friends. Have you ever done any baking with lavender? I bet if I asked if you’ve ever soaked in epsom salt with lavender, used hand lotion or a diffuser with lavender essential oil, more of you would shake your head yes. Two years ago I tried baking using this lovely and fragrant herb and…
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Custom Chair Makeover
Have you ever wondered if you can paint fabric on a chair? I’ll show you how and how easy it is to have your own painted fabric chair. Hi friends. I’m sharing a fun project that I finished up today. I bought this chair at a thrift store and painted the fabric for a beautiful…
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Pillow Talk
Hi friends! Do you love that it’s staying light until after 7 pm? Oh I do. It makes me happy and gives me energy. Today I’m sharing two pillows I made with the extra daylight. As I was working on them, so many ideas were swirling around in my head for ones for my deck,…
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Top Ten Gifts for Baby Showers
Hi friends – it’s was beautiful and sunny today and I am feeling hopeful about so many things, the vaccine, the weather, upcoming events that will actually take place this year. I booked tickets today for the Huntsman World Games in Utah for October. That is hope! I’m planning things and that makes me happy!…
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