Indulging Myself....

I go grocery shopping (the big shop) every two weeks. And I always hit the flower section (funny how it's right at the front door-impulse buy, anyone?). One store has a really nice floral department... you can get gladiolas, delphinium, lilies...you name it. At this time of year, it's usually roses- which is okay, too. I just like treating myself every couple of weeks, and putting fresh flowers out makes me feel better.

Sometimes they fade before they open up... that's okay, too. I just leave them in water until they dry out. Sometimes they'll stay whole, and sometimes they fall apart. But the ones that dry well?....


They become this... I love this arrangement in by bedroom. It's hard to tell from the picture, but the roses actually dried "yellowish" with pink tips.. and the hydrangea are green and purple.


I love these... I cut them from my sister's shrub last year (she gets zillions blooming every year!). These were actually BLUE when they were blooming, but dried this beautiful shade of green. Pretty cool, huh?

So go and buy yourself a treat today...just for you.

Indulgent Giveaway- Week 1

In addition to my "real job", I do a lot of side work to make ends meet (single Mom, $20,000 owed to me in back child support, and all that) and thought maybe I'd give a whirl to giving away some of the stuff I do on the side. Heck, if ya' like it... just let me know. Word of mouth can do wonders.

So, each Sunday for the next month or so we'll have an Indulgent giveaway.... something you normally would not buy for yourself, but might like to have anyway. Maybe you're a single Mom out there yourself and can't afford to pamper yourself, but surely deserve it (all the more!). Maybe you know someone who needs a "little something" to brighten their day...whatever.

Just be one of the first six people to leave a comment (six is my lucky number, and therefore should be yours as well) and I'll send you one of my Ocean Breeze Linen Sprays. I make them in a variety of fragrances, but this is one of the best. Nice and clean without being sweet. Spray it on your pillows before you go to bed, or around the house whenever you like. You'd be amazed at the difference it can make.

Attractively packaged in a 4 oz. aluminum spray bottle, it's yours just for leaving a comment. Just make sure to leave your name and mailing address. And check back each week... there will be something new to indulge in just for yourself!