Category Archives: crafts

September 18, 2009

Junk Bonanza

quick peeks The big junk market event is finally here! The fourth annual Junk Bonanza is in Shakopee, Minnesota — next door to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Over 100 juried vendors from across the country are selling amazing treasures — perfect for … Continue reading →

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August 20, 2009

Memories of France

God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December. ~James Matthew Barrie, Scottland 1922 (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of Chateau Dumas and surrounding villages. This is the last in the series on a … Continue reading →

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August 16, 2009

French Millinery Magic

Happiness in not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement in the thrill of creative effort. ~Franklin. D. Roosevelt (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of Chateau Dumas and surrounding villages. … Continue reading →

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August 9, 2009

The Fabulous French Straw Hat

Be like Curious George, start with a question and look under the yellow hat to find what’s there.                                                                                   ~James Collins (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of Chateau Dumas and surrounding villages. Allow time for your computer … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2009

Heavenly French Lavender

The air was fragrant with a thousand trodden aromatic herbs, with fields of lavender, and the brightest roses blushing in tufts all over the meadows…                                                                         ~Willian Cullen Bryant, 1794-1878 (Note: There are many spectacular images capturing the amazing beauty of … Continue reading →

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