Hello and welcome friends!
We’re so happy you’re spending a few moments of your day with us!
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Can you believe it’s the last weekend in January?
Is the weather crazy where you live?
Last weekend, we were wearing our winter coats and hats and this weekend we’re back to shorts and t-shirts!
January has had its ups and downs in more ways than the weather!
Unfortunately, I am dealing with a medical issue that requires me to slow down and remove as much stress as possible from my life!
I don’t want to end up in a full-blown auto-immune flare, so we need to make some changes!
I’ll spare you the details, but if you’re the praying kind, I would appreciate it if you could add me to your list.
Even though we love connecting with you every Saturday, we are going to stop our Seasonal Sentiments newsletter during February.
This is an easy way to lighten the workload!
I’m hoping to be back on the first Saturday in March with a monthly update!
Until then, we’ll still be popping into your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Here’s what we’ve been up to!
What we’ve been up to this week
Last weekend was all about fun and no work (that was my first step to relieve stress)!!
Renninger’s Antiques and Collectors Extravaganza
It was cold but we still enjoyed walking around and exploring all the outdoor booths!
You can see a little bit of everything!
There are lots of antiques!
And unique items people make!
To interesting items people might collect, like this clown on a sled!
Everyone needs one of those, lol!!
Here are the treasures we came home with!
An amazing demijohn, a beautiful swan bowl, and two German bone china platters.
But wait, there’s more!
Two finial statues, that I will have to paint, (because teal is not my color) and a kitchen colander filled with faux lemons!
The next event will be on President’s weekend and we’ll be there with hopes of finding vintage frames!
Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is January 12th through February 19th, 2024.
The festival focuses on three artistic areas including culinary, visual, and performing arts.
Our son Griffin, who is a talented artist, joined us!
He was interested in seeing the artwork and enjoying rides, so we passed on the food booths.
Until Rich saw this!
It’s a sushi donut, and he stood in a long line to get it.
He said it tasted wonderful and he can’t wait to go back and get it again!
We participated in a class with a Disney Imagineer who teaches you how to draw a character!
Here are Rich and Griffin’s fabulous drawings!
Mine went in the trash because it looked like an alien!
What we’ve been doing on the blog
If you missed either of our posts, now’s your chance to catch up!
Home Organization
We checked another goal off our Winter Home Organization Challenge list!
We tackled the cabinet under our kitchen sink and relocated our cleaning brushes to the door!
Please click here to see our organized cabinet, and my new favorite clear stackable storage containers!
Valentine’s DIY
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and we are welcoming the holiday with these standing hearts!
I made them from Dollar Tree faux wall tiles and items I already had on hand, so they were very inexpensive!
Click here to see the transformation!!
Home Organization Challenge Weekly Task
To help keep everyone motivated to organize their homes throughout the year, we are giving weekly suggestions of spaces you can tackle! You can organize one week or all 52!!
Since we are going to take a break from the newsletter, I’m going to list Weeks 4-9 challenge items for you!
Click the links to get help organizing that area!
- Week 4- Kitchen countertops and appliances
- Week 5- Laundry Room
- Week 6- Office and/or desk
- Week 7- Paper clutter
- Week 8-Craft and hobby supplies
- Week 9- Tax prep
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Heart pillow DIY
You can display this beautiful heart pillow any time of year but it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Click here to see how I made it out of a drop cloth and an old sweater!
Tips to Host A Galentine’s Party
Want a good excuse to celebrate with your best friends?
Click here for tips on how to host a Galentine’s celebration!
Thanks so much for supporting our blog! We appreciate you so much!
Blessings, Donna and Rich
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Donna, so sorry to hear about your illness. I too, have an auto immune problem so I know your situation. I love the standing hearts and hope to make them. We live in Pompano Beach and have been to Renningers, love it. I pray for your peace and healing. Thinking of you, Vivianne Palmateer
Hello Viviane! Thank you for your kind words! I appreciate your understanding and prayers! I feel much better in the Florida climate! Thanks for your support!
So sorry to hear you’re not feeling 100%. Take good care of yourself. My prayers are with you. Sincerely Barbara
Hi Barbara! I appreciate your comment! Thank you for your prayers! I’m going to do all I can to feel better! Thanks for following the blog!
So sorry to hear you are struggling right now, Donna. I’m glad you’re being extra careful and doing everything to take care of yourself. I’ll definitely be adding my prayers to the others. This Florida weather is wild! One minute we’re in the 40s and the next we’re in the 80s. I’m glad you guys got to spend some time together at Epcot and I’m excited over all the fun things you saw at Renningers and the goodies you brought home too. Hugs, CoCo
Thank you for your prayers CoCo! I greatly appreciate it! I’m so thankful I heard about Renninger’s from you! We always enjoy treasure hunting there! Have a wonderful week!