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Easter Wreath

The day before Easter is normally a busy day for me.  Since I worked in restaurants for many years this was a weekend of work and not of family.  Over the past eight years this is the day that I did flower arrangements, made signs, organized a large buffet and bloody Mary bar, planned kids contests and also got very little sleep.  I am glad that I can spend time with family this years but in a way I miss the decorating and organizing.  As a creative person it made me happy to try to outdo myself every year in the way the buffet looked.  My favorite part was the flower arranging.  It took me hours and as each beautiful bouquet was finished a great sense of pride came over me.  I miss that part, but don't miss the early morning hours and working like a crazy person for 12 hours on Easter and running around without a break. 

Tomorrow I get to enjoy a holiday for once!  So after work today I made my famous rolls, dyed eggs and made a pasta salad to bring to my mother in laws.  I can't help it, keeping busy and puttering makes me happy.  This is why the day job is not the best fit, sitting on my butt all day staring at a computer is just not me.  Sorry, in rambling mode again!  My post for today is this wreath, a dollar store find that I added a bit of ribbon to and some felt pieces that I made.  It is a cheerful way to greet visitors for this wonderful spring holiday.




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