tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45766360346107975792024-03-21T13:19:08.076-07:00VERBENA NESTED TREASURESLaura Venosa Verbenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782580642053708206noreply@blogger.comBlogger315125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576636034610797579.post-76650904957184410662015-04-10T20:03:00.001-07:002015-04-11T14:22:56.953-07:00 A Full Plate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am very grateful to have such kind and supportive people in my life. I wanted to send a shout out and Thank You here on my blog to those who support my passion to create pottery.</div>
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The Victoria Magazine article overwhelmed me and my little studio this past year with many orders and requests from some of the nicest customers all over the Country. I am also excited and looking forward to reading the New Spring Issue of Prairie Style Magazine...another beautiful Magazine created by our favorite Fifi featuring my pottery written by the best selling and lovely author Elyse Major. </div>
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Thank You all I am truly delighted! You all help fill my plate and I am very grateful for this Blessing.</div>
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The Olivia Rose Mug- A classic mug that has become a household name.</div>
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P.S. Be sure to pick up a copy of the new <b>Victoria Magazine 2015 January/February issue..</b> I received my copy three days before Christmas and almost fainted at the mail box..it was truly one of the biggest blessing and best Christmas gift ever! I LOVE this issue and you will see why...please be sure to treat yourself to a copy. Its one of the prettiest issues ever! Thank You for letting me share my exciting news. Blessings are surrounding us all! Be kind, Be nice..Believe.<br />
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Laura Venosa Verbenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782580642053708206noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576636034610797579.post-23661200550838948122014-06-16T05:41:00.002-07:002014-06-16T07:04:03.747-07:00Quelle Faboo!Fabulous, Fresh and Very Cool...Quelle Faboo!!!<br />
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Laura Venosa Verbenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782580642053708206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576636034610797579.post-62221952287673398212013-12-29T08:39:00.000-08:002013-12-29T14:46:44.643-08:00Italian Fig Cookies..Cucidati!Hope everyone is having a great Holiday season celebrating Christ's Birthday ! Like many of you I love this time of year especially the gatherings of loved ones during Christmas time, ( even if we are a little crazy and dysfunctional around here) the traditional yummy baking, the lazy days being a couch potato watching classic old movies with your fury friends and loved ones, the smell of fresh cut pine trees, December rain ( sorry no snow here) all the twinkling lights, a cracking fire to keep you cozy and warm are just a few things that touch our heart and soul this time of year. I know its hard for some who may have lost loved ones during this time, but know your loved ones are always with you in the spirit of this beautiful time of the year, and they are shining down on you, protecting you, and will bring some joy to your heart where ever you are.<br />
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I don't really blog much being on Facebook & Instagram but plan on getting back to it this coming year to be able to share more recipes & things to inspire some of you.<br />
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CUCIDATI-meaning " little bracelets"...love this name! <br />
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Every year I bake these tradition Italian fig cookies also know as " Cucidati" Truly little treasures that melt in your mouth. They originated from Sicily ( where my grandmother on my mothers side is from) so I love to make them. I have had many ask for my recipe so here it is enjoy and if you have any question feel free to message me.<br />
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or shape them in tiny half moon shaped crescents adding little slits.<br />
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Filling<br />
2 cups dried figs<br />
1/2 cup dried dates<br />
1 cup yellow raisins ( I don't add them all the time)<br />
3/4 cup almonds <br />
3/4 cup whole walnuts<br />
1/2 cup orange marmalade<br />
1/2 cup of honey<br />
1/4 cup brandy or rum<br />
1 tea freshly grated orange zest<br />
1 tea cinnamon<br />
1/2 tea nutmeg<br />
1/2 ground cloves<br />
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I basically pre chop all the dried fruit first in tiny pieces then add ever thing to my food processer blend until it is a paste but not too pasty<br />
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four cups of flour ( can replace with gluten free flour if you want)<br />
3/4 cups of sugar ( can replace with xylitol) excellent sugar replacement.<br />
1 tbl plus one tea of baking powder.<br />
1/2 tea salt<br />
two sticks butter cut up in cubes<br />
one large egg<br />
1/2 cup milk ( I use almond milk) you can use what you like.<br />
I tbl vanilla<br />
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1 egg for wash be sure to brush tops with eggs whites or white & yoke before baking<br />
sprinkles I like the ones pictured best.<br />
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make your dough first then roll in a ball cut in quarters wrap in plastic wrap and chill.<br />
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I usually roll into a rectangular shape, place the filling in a straight line then roll up, shape how ever you like and cut them.<br />
place back in fridge to chill again be sure to brush with egg was & sprinkles then put into a 375 preheated oven for about 15 mins or until golden. watch them so they do not burn you can also turn then as they cook I do.<br />
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they are work but are the best cookies and will become a Holiday favorite!<br />
It's work but you only make them once a year so go for it!!!<br />
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I think I love making pottery so much because it's like baking to me...I have been working on a new website that is still a work in progress.. feel free to take a peek if you wish to shop for a special gift. I will be adding my own Organic custom tea line this year, many new pottery designs I am creating and am very excited to share.<br />
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Wishing you all blessings, peace and everything great in 2014. So make something sweet to start off your New Year!<br />
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God Bless You Always!!! Laura<br />
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Kindness</h3>
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Before you know what kindness really is <br />
you must lose things, <br />
feel the future dissolve in a moment <br />
like salt in a weakened broth. <br />
What you held in your hand, <br />
what you counted and carefully saved, <br />
all this must go so you know <br />
how desolate the landscape can be <br />
between the regions of kindness. <br />
How you ride and ride <br />
thinking the bus will never stop, <br />
the passengers eating maize and chicken <br />
will stare out the window forever.<br />
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Before you learn the tender gravity of kindness, <br />
you must travel where the Indian in a white poncho <br />
lies dead by the side of the road. <br />
You must see how this could be you, <br />
how he too was someone <br />
who journeyed through the night with plans <br />
and the simple breath that kept him alive. <br />
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Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, <br />
you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing. <br />
You must wake up with sorrow. <br />
You must speak to it till your voice <br />
catches the thread of all sorrows <br />
and you see the size of the cloth.<br />
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Then it is only kindness that makes sense anymore, <br />
only kindness that ties your shoes <br />
and sends you out into the day to mail letters and purchase bread, <br />
only kindness that raises its head <br />
from the crowd of the world to say <br />
It is I you have been looking for, <br />
and then goes with you everywhere <br />
like a shadow or a friend. <br />
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Laura Venosa Verbenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782580642053708206noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576636034610797579.post-59047438101061179372013-06-23T17:13:00.000-07:002013-06-23T17:26:38.827-07:00<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dear Ms. Blog,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I am very sorry I have been absent for such a long time...but you see I have found some new loves..well there is one in particular..Ms. Instagram, she is really nice, kinda private, pretty and most of my friends and I hang out with her. Yes I know Mr Face book has gotten on my nerves with way to much to say and twitter will that's not for me so you see I will come visit when I can because after all you are my first love. I will never forget you. Tell me how have you've been? Lonely? Yea I understand. Me? I have been super busy just keeping up with the house, the kids, the chickens, the horses, the dogs making and selling stuff... don't forget...I still love you!!! xoxo Laura</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I will have a brand new website this coming fall..I am very excited about it. you can visit my etsy for now</span><br />
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here's what I have been up to..my love bird paintings are doing extremely well..selling as cards, prints & wedding seating cards.<br />
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I am framing all my artwork in vintage barn wood made here on the farm selling on line & also locally.<br />
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this one is selling out.I named this one...Love at first sight.<br />
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Pinky is very popular with owl lovers & the young girls. I originally painted this for my dear friend Joyce.<br />
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Now this is Hazel my favorite..she is a lady bird..smart, sweet and romantic.<br />
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here she is framed in vintage washed barn wood.<br />
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these are just a few of the many prints I am selling very well. I will cut any size frame to fit one of these wonderful whimsy birdies for you.<br />
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when Harry meet Pinky!<br />
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our most popular lady bird who makes everyone smile<br />
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Ms Violet!!!<br />
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I love her in pale pink washed barnwood!<br />
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now what really keeping me busy every day...<br />
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my pottery..I love sculpting, molding & painting I think I found my true love<br />
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The Olivia Rose wreath cup. <br />
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oops...put some clothes on!!!<br />
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always ready for a cup of tea! many many new tea cups avail this week in the store.<br />
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my hand sculptured love birds are very popular..they make great gifts & wedding cake toppers!!!<br />
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so that is my little share for now.<br />
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my next blog post will be super special as I have some amazing news to share I just have to put all the pictures together for you all.<br />
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till we meet again..xoxoxoLaura<br />
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Hello my dear feathered friends...for those of you who are not on facebook, instagram or somewhere out there in social media land, well then if I am lucky maybe you landed here again on this old blog again. It's like you have to go to so many places to communicate with the outside world...remember when it just use to be a phone call or writing a nice sweet note to a friend or loved one? I know some of you still do. I love beautiful cards and love to send them off with the gifts I make.<br />
I also love when great things just happen out of the blue..and that's just what happened ..it's like the heavens opened up one morning and I started to paint these sweet, whimsy ethereal birds.<br />
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It started with this sweet bird above that I have named "rejoicing in the clouds"<br />
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then along came the ever popular Ms. violet sporting her stylish bonnet<br />
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and every ones favorite world traveler..blue eyed Sue!!!!<br />
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these are just some of the birds that I have created from my heart<br />
every bird has a special name and meaning.<br />
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If you love them and would love to but a print, a framed print I am making in salvaged old barn wood or a note card collection beautifully packaged, I will have them available this Friday night at art walk and also my etsy site... feel free to message me with any requests. I will also be offering them wholesale as I have already taken retail shop orders.<br />
This is just the beginning of something great to come...to be continued.<br />
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I am very grateful for this sweet blessing that has come to me would love to share it with you...xoxoLaura<br />
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hello my old blogging friends!!! I thought it would be nice to share a fun and easy project that I did and love the results.<br />
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Several years back, my mom who is an amazing decorator turned her spectacular living room chandelier into an even more spectacular piece by doing the following except she used tea!!!! Her own invention at the time. <br />
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I wanted to update my rusty old piece by adding crystals but didn't want them clear... I wanted my favorite accent shade of a sea glass green. <br />
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love the way it turned out.<br />
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<strong> TO THIS!!!!</strong><br />
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COLOR YOUr WORLD<br />
I used the last color but think pink would be really pretty in a girls room.<br />
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this is where it all started..my moms beautiful chandelier.<br />
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Laura Venosa Verbenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782580642053708206noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576636034610797579.post-79448303411275923802012-12-08T21:27:00.001-08:002012-12-11T22:48:25.842-08:00A favorite vintage treasureHi my blogging friend! I just wanted to post something I would like to share and I am excited about...my vintage wooden crates! <br />
I have been selling crates in the store for some time but over the last few months I am become a supplier to many across the country. I don't know what is is about old wood crates but I have been drawn to them as far back as I can remember. I think my first love was the small cheese crates. I still have it. Crates have so many uses...especially to store and display some of your favorite treasures.<br />
They are perfect for kids rooms, garden rooms, retail shop displays, kitchen counter tops, any table top, bathroom, closets,...endless ideas. I also love the way the French nordic homes display and use them ( shown in a previous post)<br />
I have been wanting to share some of my ideas with you but have been super busy with the Holidays..so next week I am setting aside a crate afternoon to create some of those ideas and share. I think everyone should have at least one vintage crate. Don't you?<br />
There are many different type of vintage crates out there.<br />
These blueberry crates I have purchased and been selling for quite some time in my store and have recenty started to sell them on line...who know they would be so popular..even Rachel Ashwell has them now.she sells them for $125.00 with a beautiful Shabby Chic liner. mine are just primitive and plain no liner I will leave that up to you. <br />
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vintage wood in the coolest chalky shades. they come with dividers that can be removed..so many great uses.I will be sharing some project here next week.</div>
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these crates are very sturdy all have metal trim for knocking around, handles & some of the original lettering none have been painted all original.</div>
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loving to create and share a little dream with you this holiday season..a handmade holiday.. always a Joy to transform my nest when I can for you....creating with love in my heart and soul...come share the Joys of creating and giving this holiday season. <br />
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As you know it's been busy around here on the farm just trying to keep up with life, kids, chickens, dogs, rabbits, horses and trying to get my little shoppe Verbena ready again for the Holiday Season. I thought it would be nice to blog especially for some of my friends who I don't get to talk to much but I know you stop by to see what's up in this neck of the woods!!! Hi Cheryl!!!! Hi Nancy!!!! Hi Kim!!!! Miss you all!!!!</div>
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Always inspired and motivated to make something new out of something old, something that is functional with meaning, nature inspired and most of all beautiful to give. </div>
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I had a lot of fun creating these little Holiday vignettes on my studio porch..take a peek hope you get inspired to make and give something beautiful this Holiday season.</div>
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tea cups are also another idea and good way to recycle old cups. What better way to share my antique and silver collection for Holiday gift giving. Some of my customers are bringing me their cups to fill with my heavenly blends.</div>
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I love them grouped together in three's on a little tray...the smell is so sweet.</div>
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I also dusted faux snow on petite pine trees and placed them in my collection of silver baby cup lined with moss from the farm trees. makes a sweet little gift & nice way to reuse your childs baby cup. </div>
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Flowers in vintage mason jars tied with ripped old fabric..plenty of that around here.</div>
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I had such fun creating all of this on my studio porch. Here is one of my favorite perfectly weathered old farm table I took & mixed some of my old chairs and lightly nestled them together to create a cozy but creative French Nordic feel. My favorite style.</div>
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lots of whites, bleached wood, sheep skin throws, French bottles, handmade artisian Holiday tags dangle on a naked wire lampshade, touches of deep rich reds and my favorite a big galvanized bucket filled with gifts.</div>
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she was taking a break here on the farm but will be back to work in the shoppe this week!</div>
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always save the best for last..Dante's dog Eddie is enjoying watching me carry all these things back and fourth from the house..and I know he is wondering what the heck I am doing!</div>
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Look for the new Ocala Family Times Magazine Holiday issue this December..it will be a beautiful issue filled with many great stories and creative ideas for the Holidays...plus my little Holiday studio porch styled by me will be featured...thank you Rose! </div>
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While treasure hunting a while back, I discovered these wonderful vintage creates that had the perfect chalky colored patina...perfect for my decorating style and perhaps yours....vintage...muted shades...a little rustic....functional and French inspired! I stored them in the barn for a while waiting for the right time to bring them out and offer them for purchase. Timing is everything..and I think these are the perfect accessory for your French inspired holiday decorating.</blockquote>
I am posting some pictures that have inspired me to share with you. some are mine and some are from jean d arc..one of my favorite sources for inspiration.<br />
I will be working on styling a Holiday photo shoot here on my studio porch this week with a local magazine and will be using them as well for some creative and festive uses. I will share the pictures with you when they are done. <br />
so take a peek I think you will love these. I would love to hear some of your uses for them as well.<br />
Once they are gone that's it. These are the real deal with metal detail sides too. .<br />
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French inspired from Jean d arch great for nesting your books and magazines<br />
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My mom has had one for years that sits on her kitchen island filled with some of her special olive oils, herbs d Provence and French sea salts.<br />
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love this picture from jean d arch!!! Don't forget I will be sharing more pictures of what I am doing with mine for the holidays...<br />
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I also have a few of these longer fruit crates left..so message me if you would like to get creative for the holiday's or any day with your French inspired crate !!!!<br />
or stop by the store in the Marion Block building Ocala's original Opera house. You can also visit my moms incrediable & european style cheese room across from me.. a truly special shopping experience for all..have fun and fill up your crates! <br />
<a href="mailto:lvdellaporta@gmail.com">lvdellaporta@gmail.com</a> contact me for details to ship etc...<br />
xo LauraLaura Venosa Verbenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782580642053708206noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576636034610797579.post-424621919337658482012-10-05T09:56:00.003-07:002012-10-05T10:10:29.499-07:00Potpourri Pumpkin!<br />
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Happy Fall!!! This is the best time of the year to get creative, bake, make home made gifts, stay inside, light a candle, put on a pot of soup and be thankful for all we have....especially dear friends.<br />
When ever I ship an item I love to add a little something something special..my way of saying thank you. Most things just come to me as I go & this is one of them. I think you will like it.<br />
It's different, original...easy to make, really pretty, makes a nice little gift for your child's teacher, a friend or just for you!<br />
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Almost everything I make is nature inspired. I try to use what ever I can find here on the farm.<br />
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cheesecloth, twine, dried rose petals, dried lavender, herbals teas, sea shell.<br />
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just cut any size square depending on how much you want to fill up your potpourri pumpkin, tie it with a natural twin & embellish..that's it...now the best part is..you use it as a tea bag to place inside a tea pot or a smaller one for cup, put one it in your unmentionable drawer or just keep it tucked in your bag to keep you dreaming of Provence all day!<br />
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Starting to get the fall spirit around here...we have some fun things planned...stay tuned!<br />
sorry if I am unable to post your comment I am having troble with my comment moderation I will soon! Thanks for stopping by. xo LauraLaura Venosa Verbenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782580642053708206noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576636034610797579.post-84786709020587746272012-08-26T19:00:00.001-07:002012-08-27T14:25:10.330-07:00Images<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Women seem to be drawn to a special kind of beauty, a beauty that comforts and graces their soul.</div>
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here is to all the beautiful beautiful images we see & share & be sure if you do share others images on the internet, you give the proper credit to the original source. Thanks! xo Laura</div>
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Laura Venosa Verbenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782580642053708206noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4576636034610797579.post-74694241860509184712012-08-12T07:50:00.001-07:002012-08-28T16:38:49.359-07:00Go to your corner!I love Sunday mornings. I don't know what it is about them but I always feel such a calm and quiet within when I awake...maybe it's the sound of silence in the air on the farm.. sleeping in, no school runs, no work. It's one of my favorite days. But for some reason I do more cleaning on Sundays then any other day go figure. How about you? Do you have a quiet place?<br />
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I created my quiet corner using old fabrics, soft cozy pillows..I put my antique Italian prayer bench from Italy at the foot of the daybed. This is my space where I come to read, close my eyes and pray, have a cup of tea and cozy up with my favorite furry friends..Ellie and Jerry. So take a seat and relax today it's Sunday morning I say!<br />
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I love my dreamy sheep skin throw.I got it last year from Santa....I sort of hoard them around here..it's Florida every girl needs a furry throw! </div>
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My very special pillow..I was born on Staten Island and my family is from there it is a small Island off of Manhattan so you can say I am really an Island girl!</div>
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I saved the best for last my Jerry..well Dante calls him Skunk. this is his quiet corner he was a little under the weather in this picture but is fine now..Ellie is hiding somewhere in her corner.<br />
I hope you have a special place to get some inner calm and peace..lord knows we all need a quiet little corner.<br />
Thanks for visiting. xo Laura<br />
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one big juicy tomatoes from my garden or any veggies...chopped<br />
fresh basil from my garden...chopped<br />
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one pound of any pasta ( I used a gluten free spaghetti)<br />
99% of the time I cook with garlic left it out this time..great to add chopped to but be sure to saute in a little olive oil<br />
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Hi just a short &sweet post to share & let you know I just got the new IPhone & I love it!! I am sure many of you already have one or are thinking of getting one..you must! I am amazed at the pictures I took today who needs flora bella & an expensive camera I say! Perfect if you love to take pictures on the go wherever you are. Can you tell which TWO pictures are IPhone pictures??? O.k. here they are still learning how to use this thing...enjoy!!! xo Laura<br />
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limited Springtime collection will be available in my etsy shop throughout the season. In case some of the above designs are sold out, I am working on many new styles I think you will love. They are addicting to collect and give as gifts. Each one comes with a nested treasure inside beautifully wrapped. Custom orders welcomed for all special occasions. Lead free clay and also microwavable. feel free to email me if you have any questions. <a href="mailto:lvdellaporta@gmail.com">lvdellaporta@gmail.com</a></div>
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Hi my dear blogging & facebook friends..everyone is asking when??? I just got word two more weeks the Premiere issue of Romantic Prairie Style Magazines will be on the news stands. I have never been so excited... . You will fall in love with this magazine. Please be sure to get your self a copy of this incredible work of style by the fabulous Fifi! Merci! xo Laura<br />
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<strong>I just found out today my home will be featured in an up & coming issue... not this one.. I will keep you all posted!!!</strong>Laura Venosa Verbenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09782580642053708206noreply@blogger.com2