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The flower garden in front of Claude Monet's home in Giverny.

“I Must Have Flowers…”

By Ellen Johnson / May 14, 2019

Claude Monet once said, “I must have flowers, always, and always.” Visiting his home and his gardens is something I’ll never forget – and I’ll even go so far as to say that it’s one of the highlights of my life. 🙂 It still seems surreal that I was actually there two weeks ago… Ellen … Read more

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A Superb Stitch For Grass On Your Painted Canvases

By Ellen Johnson / March 12, 2019

Well hello there, lovely! It’s so nice to have you here with me today. Can you believe that next Wednesday is the first day of spring? I’m so, sooo glad, too! I just love it when everything starts to bloom and grow. The trees in my yard are beginning to sprout tiny little leaves and … Read more

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A cup of tea + a cozy blanket = hygge!

Winter Threadventure Week 7: Hygge in Copenhagen

By Ellen Johnson / February 20, 2019

Hello there! Can you believe that we’re already to the end of our Winter Threadventure? I know – neither can I! The ultimate in coziness awaits you at our final destination, so hop aboard the Serendipity Express with me and let’s take our magical virtual vacation train to the last stop on our 2019 Winter Threadventure… Ellen Johnson

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