Tamara Schmidt, Author at Fleurbain

From a book: Random, Absurd Poetry. (Winter’s Night)

Dec 22, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

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copyright Natasha Henderson

Winter Balm: A Luxe DIY Gift for Deep Seasonal Care

Dec 21, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in Herbalism & Plant Wisdom, Seasonal Self-Care

A nourishing winter balm that softens skin, soothes the nervous system, and turns everyday care into a small seasonal ritual. This simple, herbal, DIY recipe makes a thoughtful gift and a grounding practice for your own winter wellbeing.

keeping stress free and cool during the holidays

Dec 21, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in de toute beaut?®, move it

When the heat of the season is upon us, there are a few ways we stay cool. Break it down into little tasks. Decide to do a couple things every day and stick to that. Be realistic as to what you can accomplish in a particular time-frame. It might be lovely to have a home…

Welsh Snowfall

Dec 21, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in Art

Thanks to Guest Contributor Greg Howes for these stunning photographs of the recent snowfall in Wales. Greg has a fascinating story that will be featured here, soon! Keep looking… ?á ?á All photographs copyright Greg Howes, 2010.

DIY: Simple Book-Making

Dec 20, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in Art

We’re getting into the crunch-time for gifts, be they DIY?áor store-bought. We all love DIY gifts… but who wants to shop for supplies right now? It’s mayhem out there! One thing you can make out of simple materials that you might have on hand, is a book. A book’s construction?áhas three basic elements: the covers,…

From a book: Random, Absurd Poetry. (thoughts of forever)

Dec 20, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

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copyright Natasha Henderson

what gets the party started? DIY gingerbread house

Dec 19, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in Art, cats, de toute beaut?®, Food, recipes, Uncategorized

rosebud Hello! I hosted?áa party last night, and I would love to share it with you. We enjoyed a relaxing evening with friends on the weekend before the holidays. And, what else brings friends and the winter holidays together like building a real gingerbread house? Before the party I fashioned a house-shaped structure wrapped with…

one year since Rosebud found a home

Dec 18, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in cats, de toute beaut?®, Uncategorized

DIY Branching Out: Easy-kins The Tree.

Dec 18, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in de toute beaut?®

For a fast and, shall we say, inexpensive Christmas tree, an option is to use a branch. ?áI know, I know, everyone laughs and says “Charlie Brown Christmas“. Laugh if you will. This is free. And no, it’s not stolen. People who have trees do prune them. Also, if you live nearby a park, you…

From a book: Random, Absurd Poetry (shadow puppets)

Dec 18, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in Art

copyright Natasha Henderson

Tips for a Green Christmas – part two

Dec 17, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in de toute beaut?®, Uncategorized

Green Christmas tip of the day: Take something boring and add BUTTONS! I love buttons. I remember spending hours playing with mason jars full of buttons at my Gramma’s (She was a seamstress) They are fun for making jewelry, adding cute details to clothes, mitts, backpacks, and for making easy tree decorations… to name a…

The Gift for Sensing Something: DIY scented sachets

Dec 17, 2010

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Tamara Schmidt

in Uncategorized

I can’t believe how time is flying! ?áMy posts are getting shorter and shorter and I am barely finding the time to cram in all of the last minute to-do’s. Quickly, I will tell you about today’s DIY gift. ?áIt is scented sachets. ?áThis year I made some scented sachets with flannel to give to…

Author: Tamara Schmidt