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Do You Love Vintage Jewels?
By OurScentedCottage - January 15, 2010, 7:04 a.m.
In the Victorian era and up until the 1930s, jewelers strung crystal beads on fine silver or gold chain to ensure that the necklace and bracelet would never break. If you find a chain strung strand at a flea market or estate sale, the necklace is more than likely very ...
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Make Someone's Day...Write A Letter!
By OurScentedCottage - January 9, 2010, 8:55 a.m.
To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart. Pen a missive to someone you care about today and post it. What a wonderful surprise it is to open the post box and spy a loving note.
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Do You Love Vintage?
By OurScentedCottage - January 6, 2010, 7:11 a.m.
If you are like me and love vintage, you'll agree that we take so much time finding our treasures that we want to keep them nice once we get them home! How you clean them largely depends on what material they are made of. Here are some tips on ...
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Sweet Lavender
By OurScentedCottage - January 4, 2010, 11:13 a.m.
Hanged up in houses, it doth very well attemper the aire, coole and make fresh the place to the delight and comfort of such as are therein. ~~By John Gerard, 1597.~~ The fragrance of lavender hangs in the air and soothes and tranquilizes the senses. Did you know that ...
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Carrots In Folk Medicine
By OurScentedCottage - July 25, 2009, 8:47 a.m.
Did you know that carrots were one of the first vegetables used for medicinal purposes? Carrots are rich in vitamins A, B, C and E, and are one of the best sources of beta-carotene. They also contain high levels of calcium. Many believe carrots are good for liver energy. ...
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Diabetes Prevention Tips
By OurScentedCottage - May 3, 2009, 9:27 a.m.
Following my cardiac issue, my glucose levels went up and I found myself prediabetic. As a result, I've been on a quest to find as much information as I can so that I can keep this from escalating into another health crisis. I've been eating right, losing weight, and walking, ...
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Are You Hosting A Tea?
By OurScentedCottage - May 3, 2009, 9:19 a.m.
Whether it's a formal tea, which takes planning, or a casual tea time that's spontaneous, you can add special touches which will add to the beauty and elegance of your time together with friends and loved ones. Fresh flowers, when available, are always a welcome addition that will delight ...
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What's In Season?
By OurScentedCottage - May 3, 2009, 9:15 a.m.
I post a monthly produce calendar to keep you informed of what's in season, at peak of season and winding down. Here's what you can look forward to in May: (n = newly in season; p = peak of season; w = winding down) VEGETABLES artichokes w asparagus ...
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Straight From The Heart... And Blogging For A Cause
By OurScentedCottage - January 27, 2009, 2:46 p.m.
Anyone who knows me knows that I am rarely at a loss for words, however a few weeks back, as I watched the news, one of the clips of the night tugged at my heartstrings. On the screen chatting with a reporter was an angel. I don't recall her ...
