I’m still recovering from the Fourth of July dessert course.  And I still don’t have a working refrigerator (more on that later this week).  

I also have a serious bee problem because I have a ton of lavender on my property, which means my kids resist playing outside, and because I need my kids to play outside for their welfare and my sanity, I have decided that today is the day that I will definitely harvest all that remains of my French lavender.

This is just the beginning. 

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And because there is just no way that I can keep all, here’s my proposal.  I’ll harvest it and giveaway fresh bundles this week.  Would you like some? 

I’ll fill a USPO medium flat rate box with several bunches of French lavender and ship it to five people later this week (randomly selected by Random.org).  Giveaway ends tonight at midnight PST.

Simply leave a comment to be eligible to win some.

Bee back soon  (couldn’t resist).

** THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED **

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I have a confession to make, I am crazy about Japanese washi tape.  So much potential for cuteness in one little roll, I am smitten!  I was browsing Etsy a month ago and stumbled across Pretty Tape.  It was then that my love affair with this charming crafting tool began.  I ordered a few rolls with plans to use them on birthday or holiday gifts.

With the washi tape and some white ceramics, I also made some fun fireworks vases for the Fourth of July.

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Hello and happy Sunday on this long weekend!  I’m back, bringing you another round of great projects found online in our continuing ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ series. 

Sorry if you missed it last weekend, I was on the road so I took a week off, but now the series is back with more good stuff ~ I teamed up with Abi to round up some inspiring finds, hope you enjoy them! 

This outdoor lantern was made with a . . . tuna can!   Get out!  Ingenuity at its best by Diane at In My Own Style. 

A farmhouse table gets a great makeover by Jaime Lyn at Crafty, Scrappy, Happy, she’s mighty proud of the result now on display in her dining room, and she should be!

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Greetings all, happy long weekend to those of us in the States!  I love the Fourth of July, and I can’t wait to start up the BBQ and watch the local fireworks on Monday!  I’ve welcomed a new sponsor, Boutique Me, an online shop that specializes in monogrammed gifts, and they’re the ones sponsoring this weekend’s giveaway. 

I love monogrammed gifts, they add that extra personal touch that shows you really thought about the recipient! 

Boutique Me offers many monogrammed goods, from elegant soaps, aprons, and market totes, to umbrellas, clipboards, luggage tags, kids clothing, stationery and stamps, the list goes on and on and on. 

Visit their store to see what I mean, you’re sure to find a gift for everyone!  Personally, I have my eye on those soaps and market totes for the perfect holiday gifts.

They even offer custom embroidery as a bonus service for things you already own, whether it’s pillow shams, clothing whatever! 

Boutique Me is offering three winners a $50 gift card to shop at the online store, free shipping too! 

Eligibility to win one of three $50 gift cards to Boutique Me:

1) Visit Boutique Me and pick your favorite product!  Come back and name it in a comment.

2) For a second chance to win, either link to this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter, then leave a second comment telling where you linked (either FB or Twitter).

Be sure to “Like” Boutique Me on Facebook too, and if you want to start shopping early, use the code CENTFREE to get free shipping through August on any purchase!

Giveaway ends Monday July 4th at 10 p.m PST.  Three winners chosen at random.

Good luck !

Another round of BOTB coming at ya later this weekend, meanwhile enjoy!

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Last week we were on a coastal road trip up and down the Cali coast, and one of the fun places where we played for a day was Santa Cruz.  Ever been?  This is such a fun place to stop!  Santa Cruz is south of San Francisco, and a great little beach town.  I haven’t been since I was a teenager, so we decided on Santa Cruz as a nostalgic stop and so we could visit the Beach Boardwalk.  Good times! 

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