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Hold on to your morning coffee, I have a tutorial

Hold on to your morning coffee, I have a tutorial that is going to knock.your.socks.off! ⁣
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If you have ever wondered how you create one-of-a-kind floral arrangements, you can’t miss this! First, come and check out this Facebook video for step by step instructions. And⁣
voila! We’re all finished, before you’ve even had a chance to finish that cuppa⁣
joe! ⁣
What questions do you have about this design process?⁣
Check out this video! ⁣
https://www.facebook.com/Farmgirldesignscolorado/videos/2536248206651574/

Do you wish you had fresh flowers on a cold winter

Do you wish you had fresh flowers on a cold winter day?⁣
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I was asked if I could help a friend learn to arrange flowers in a vase so they were beautiful, not haphazard. Well, it just so happens that I have a new Facebook group that you can learn to bring flowers into your life! Come and join us! ⁣
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/880548298979424/⁣
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#floraldesign #floraldecor #floraldesigner #

Goal accomplished 2019!⁣ ⁣ Well this is kind o

Goal accomplished 2019!⁣
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Well this is kind of exciting! I set the goal of getting a passport last year, and I actually had one before January 2019 ended! I didn't get out of the country last year, although I did go on a real vacation. This year my goal is to take that passport on a trip out of the country and get a fresh stamp in it! I will keep you posted! ⁣
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Did you have a goal that you achieved last year?

Is it cold out where you are? ⁣ ⁣ I live in Co

Is it cold out where you are? ⁣
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I live in Colorado, so pretty much there is a guarantee it is cold here on January 2! But sunshine or snowstorm, there are a few things guaranteed to warm my heart: sunshine in my windows and my little dog Lucy snoring as she naps in the sunshine. ⁣
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Tell me something that warms your heart.

Cheers to a new year, friends! ⁣ ⁣ Every New Y

Cheers to a new year, friends! ⁣
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Every New Year’s Day, we gather at my parent’s house for lunch. My brother cooked prime rib, my mom is making a pie, and I will amaze everyone with my culinary expertise (I made sausage cheese balls and I even whipped up a peach cobbler). For generations, we have gathered around the table to eat, visit and share our lives. We love spending time together, and we’re pretty predictable. I am grateful for my family, the time we get to gather, the friends we bring to gather around the table. And I am especially grateful for another new year! ⁣
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How are you spending your new year’s day?

Are you the resolution-making type? In the past, I

Are you the resolution-making type? In the past, I have definitely been known to lean into January 1 as a motivating fresh start. This year I started a last 90 day challenge with Rachel Hollis. It was a great way to end the year, and it made me feel positive about the holiday season. I will continue it on with the first 90 days, and then go from there. ⁣
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And now I have a⁣
whole community to keep me accountable and cheer me on! ⁣
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What’s your intent?⁣
I want to cheer you on too!

Who am I? ⁣ Every now and again I like to share

Who am I? ⁣
Every now and again I like to share a little about who I am for those who may be new around here—I give myself imaginary bonus points if I can surprise those of you who’ve been here a while! ⁣
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So here’s today’s introduction: I’m Rhonda, a farm girl from a northwest Colorado wheat farm. ⁣
What do I have going on?⁣
Family holiday bonding is mostly done, and it is quiet around here with the snow and low temps, so I have been working like a madman in my house and shop. ⁣
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This time of year, I’m always busy getting organized to head into the new year. With all the hustle of December, I make a lot of disorder and mess, so it’s a great opportunity to get everything ready to move forward. ⁣
It makes me very happy to be clean, decluttered and organized. ⁣
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I love the expanse of Christmas break stretching out in front of me, with days to relax and regroup. What a luxury to have days to recharge and I am so thankful for that! ⁣
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How are you wrapping up and moving into the new year?

So, I have been pondering the big word question…

So, I have been pondering the big word question…… What is my⁣
word for 2020? ⁣
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There are so many words in the dictionary, and I am supposed⁣
to narrow it down to just one? ⁣
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Choosing one word is a big commitment and I have seriously been pondering. I toyed with kinder, compassionate,⁣
and disciplined, but settled on joy. ⁣
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My sister Debbie always said, “don’t let it rob your joy,” when I would get hung up on struggles of the day. ⁣
I have found that when I remember to find the joy in life, life is so much⁣
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What is your word for 2020?

What would you do if you were snowed in?⁣ ⁣ Wh

What would you do if you were snowed in?⁣
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When my brother came plowing up the driveway in the big Versatile tractor, I couldn’t help but wonder what I would do if I was snowed in for an extended time. ⁣
First of all, I would probably starve, seriously, it would be a weight⁣
loss opportunity, because I don’t have a well-stocked pantry. Secondly, I would be fine for about 24 hours, then I would start getting cabin-fever. My grandparents on both sides were homesteaders, living on isolated ranches. They were adapters and made the best of every situation, but I didn’t necessarily get that gene. ⁣
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What about you? What would be the first thing you would do? Binge watch Netflix, read that stack of books, knit a blanket, or something else?

I think it’s safe to bet you know I am the O.G.

I think it’s safe to bet you know I am the O.G. Colorado Farm Girl! I teach classes that make a Rockstar of even the least crafty person. ⁣
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What you might NOT know is I also have some mad skills in floral design. I worked as a florist for years, have a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, and basically am a total flower lover. Maybe you have followed my FB lives, where I have designed a variety of floral lovelies. I hope these videos inspired you to make a creation of your own with flowers. ⁣
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What else would you like to know? ⁣
Ask me anything!

The best friends are old friends! ⁣ ⁣ These tw

The best friends are old friends! ⁣
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These two girls are the the best, and I truly can't imagine life without them. We have been friends since we were kids, and have seen so much life together. I am so thankful for them, and the crazy antics we get up to as well as the saving grace in the times of sorrow. Thank you Joan and Cyndee! I love you both!

Santa Claus is definitely real, and this guy is th

Santa Claus is definitely real, and this guy is the best ever! ⁣
He spent most of a day listening to our students tell him their hopes⁣
and dreams for the Christmas season. Truly a patient man, he listened equally to each child, posed for pictures, and smiled continually from the heart. He has been giving to our school for years, and is so appreciated by all of us! Thank you Santa!

Are you caught in the stampede of December? ⁣
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At school we are getting ready for our annual visit from our favorite Santa, prepping the angel tree for our students that need a little extra love, and in my room preparing for the VEX robotics tournament that is around the⁣
corner. It all feels a little more⁣
frantic than it should, considering the spirit of the season is peace, love and⁣
joy. Today, I am going to take another deep breath, and remember to enjoy my crazy, love my people and be more patient than I was yesterday. I hope that my hair doesn’t stand on end like it did yesterday, and that I am a kinder and gentler version of yesterday. ⁣
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What is your goal for today?⁣
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#Decemberstampede #kindergentler #santavisit #crazydecember #farmgirl #teachwithlove #vexrobotics #angeltree @kaytae65

Do you have something that just puts a smile on yo

Do you have something that just puts a smile on your face? ⁣
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My red coat! As ridiculous as it sounds, it just makes me smile. In Colorado, there is such a long stretch of winter, that sometimes it appears unending. I like to think my red coat cheers everyone, kind of like a walking Woolrich red sunshine! ⁣
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Seriously, what puts a smile on your face?

I’m always amazed at the connections I have with

I’m always amazed at the connections I have with these people that I meet through my business. I live in a small town but more importantly, I live in town where people are connected and care about each other. When I have group of painters, I try to give them an experience and a product that they are pleased to take home. Really, they give me a sense of belonging and family! Thank you to all of my customers and the sense of family and community you’ve given me! #communitylove #familycommunity #smallbusinesslife #farmgirls #socialcurator

Do you know your story? ⁣ ⁣ As I looked around

Do you know your story? ⁣
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As I looked around our Thanksgiving table, I saw a family connected by love, story, people, and shared experiences. I listened to my dad and aunt talk about their dad, and his life. I watched my brother remind his son how much their late aunt loved him. We all have people and experiences that shape who we are and who we become. ⁣
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What is your story?

Trees anyone? ⁣ Here's the real truth-- my famil

Trees anyone? ⁣
Here's the real truth-- my family is very attached to trees. Trees with roots. Growing trees. We have it in our DNA to grow and protect trees. True story. Maybe that comes from our roots of Oklahoma, Kansas, and of course the Great Divide homestead, where even the bravest of the sagebrush are stunted and grow horizontally. So we grow trees. We protect trees. Lots of trees. We baby them, we talk to them, we check the pH of the soil. Yes, we are weirdos, tree weirdos!! ⁣
Do you have an unnatural tree attachment?

Sweet Potatoes- Love them or not? ⁣ ⁣ My aunt

Sweet Potatoes- Love them or not? ⁣
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My aunt Evelyn (age 96) makes her sweet potatoes, with butter, brown sugar, fresh lemons and oranges. They are delicious. A few years ago, she attempted to teach me. She is of the school of no measuring spoons or cups, and I am a science teacher. Needless to say, I struggle with not measuring. But today I grated and squeezed, peeled and stirred with not one measuring device. It hurt my heart, I won't lie. But the results were great. I think I may have the recipe mastered--without a measuring device in sight.

Are your stockings hung? ⁣ Maybe not quite, but

Are your stockings hung? ⁣
Maybe not quite, but possibly soon? ⁣
What treasures will be in your stockings?

What is your holiday decoration tradition?Last wee

What is your holiday decoration tradition?Last weekend, I watched my daughter assemble the sweet ceramic Christmas tree that her great grandmother, Gran Marcell, made many years ago. Her Granny, gave it to her on her first Christmas after college graduation. For years, it had been the first up in her Granny’s Christmas decoration. The glowing lights made her smile as she plugged it in and put it on the shelf, and it made me smile the next morning as I went to get coffee in the dark. I’m not sure that Gran Marcell envisioned this long standing tradition when she painted this humble little Christmas tree, but I am sure she would be pleased to see that it has become a tradition of remembering generations. How about you, friend, do you have a holiday decorating tradition?#christmastree #christmastraditions #vintagetree #vintagechristmastree @thelilyroseathome

The right key! ⁣ It's amazing how frantic I get

The right key! ⁣
It's amazing how frantic I get when I can't find the right key and need to get in somewhere! ⁣
I don't have a big key ring jangling with keys, but I blame this on my dad. For years he nagged about the weight of the keyring on your ignition in your car. So, to this day I am a key minimalist!⁣
That said, I have a secret stash in various and assorted drawers and hidey holes. It does make me a little crazy when I am trying to open a door and can't find the right key! But I always know the good key junk drawers to root through.

29 years old with 30 years of experience! This we

29 years old with 30 years of experience! This week I had a birthday and my sister decorated my classroom and set up a game for my kids! There was a jar of candy and 59 pieces of candy. They kids were supposed to guess my age, which was the number of pieces of candy in the jar. Well, it was all well and good when I had 33, 45, and even 61 rolling in. But, horrifying/funnily enough, one of my second graders guessed 130 for my age!! Well, apparently I look really great for my age, or tough, depending on your viewpoint! They crack me up, at any rate! Here’s to 29 for the 30th time!! #youngatheart #scienceteachersrock #littlesistersarethebest

Blanket war time! The weather is getting cold and

Blanket war time! The weather is getting cold and it brings out the blanket grabbers!

Painting up a storm with Jessica Willingham and th

Painting up a storm with Jessica Willingham and thelilyroseathome.com in Greeley. So fun! #harveyhappens #christmassigns

Do they make you smile?⁣ Harvey and Libby, the t

Do they make you smile?⁣
Harvey and Libby, the two most adorable granddogs! Such a contrast in personalities, but both are the sweetest and loveable dogs! Tasha Lingo you rock, love your photography!!

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a⁣
miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”—Albert⁣
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Photo by Paul IJsendoorn⁣
# PaulIJsendoorn

Am I grateful enough?⁣ I grew up on a wheat farm

Am I grateful enough?⁣
I grew up on a wheat farm in northwest Colorado. Interestingly enough, I have spent most of my adult years in my own house one mile from my parents, my brother and his family right across the road. We have this crazy huge extended family, and spent lots of time gathering together. To this day family is so important to me, and I am grateful for mine. The most valuable lessons I learned is that first we love God, and all of the other important values fall into place after that. My parents are amazing people, and I realize everyday how blessed I am to have them. Even though perfection is usually not the end result, and the middle looks messy, the end goal is the crown we are aiming for.⁣
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What are you grateful enough for?

Coffee anyone? ⁣ I am a late life latte lover!

Coffee anyone? ⁣
I am a late life latte lover! I seriously hated coffee until I was probably 40 something. I am not sure what happened, but possibly peer pressure was the cause. ⁣
At any rate, I love my two cups in the morning, and I am good for the day. Cream please, no sugar or flavored creamers for me thank you! And hazelnut flavored coffee, I love the dunkin donuts or Folgers brands. ⁣
Are you a coffee lover? Which of these turns your morning happy?

My sweet nephew went on his first college visit wi

My sweet nephew went on his first college visit with his dad last weekend. I can’t believe it’s time for that big event, but it made me think about visiting colleges with my daughter. It also made me think about my favorite parts of college, which may be a little weirdo! Ready? I loved the greenhouses! I was a horticulture major, which involved time spent in greenhouses and test gardens. I can close my eyes and smell my first crop, spicy stock, which is a beautiful flower that makes me feel 19 years old again. To this day, walking in a greenhouse or floral shop cooler just lights me up with pleasure! So, back to my nephew--he loves basketball. Maybe the sound of the basketball hitting the court gives him the same joy? I need to ask him. ⁣
What particular sound or smell makes your memory go on overdrive?

Farm fresh! We got a few Christmas signs on today

Farm fresh! We got a few Christmas signs on today! Love all of them!

I'm grateful for you! ⁣ I am doing a daily grati

I'm grateful for you! ⁣
I am doing a daily gratitude journal, and the goal is to create a grateful spirit. The intent is to look around all day long for things to be grateful for, so I will have something to write in the journal. Now, I purposefully look at things and think yes, this needs to go in my journal. ⁣
So in my journal, I will write the specific reason I am grateful for you! You, who enable me to have a successful business, you, the one that supports me from another state, you, the one I see every day in the hall at school....thank you for cheering me on and encouraging me in my walk of life. ⁣
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What or who are you grateful for today?

The birthday girls! ⁣ ⁣ It’s not my birthday

The birthday girls! ⁣
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It’s not my birthday, but these girls are my heart! We have grown up together, raised children together, lost loved ones together, but most importantly, we are there for each other. I am grateful for each of them, and proud to call them my friends! ⁣
Do you have friends that you couldn’t make it without?

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