Wild Bird Wednesday

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Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle

Something you rarely see on my blog, birds! I'm just not a bird aficionado but this one was just begging for his picture to be taken. Embarrassingly I have no idea what kind it is but I'm sure one of the experts at Wild Bird Wednesday will know!

Old Fincastle Road

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Fincastle

“The city, no matter how small, is corrupt and unrepentant, while the sun shines brighter in the country, making people more wholesome.”
― Lori Lansens, The Girls

Linking with Our World Tuesday & The Barn Collective

Some Alley Views

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Buchanan

Dontcha just love all that old brick?

Willy Nilly Friday 5 No. 40

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This cute little barn quilt is in Buchanan.

The other day I got a surprise in the mail!

What can it be?!

A super cute set of "Story of the Earth" bracelets

7 in all...you can wear all 7 or however many you like...I like to wear all 7!

Plus it came with this adorably sweet little book:

Cute right?

I ordered this through a company called Uncommon Goods. When I was browsing their website I really loved the fact that I could read about each artist/designer right there with their wares. CLICK HERE to see my bracelet and read about the artist.

When my package arrived I noticed the envelope it was packed in and thought "I need to order more stuff from this company because I like their packaging!" ha, seriously, I love the simple style of it, it really appealed to me.

With Mother's Day right around the corner, look at these great gift ideas: http://www.uncommongoods.com/gifts/mothers-day-gifts/mothers-day-gifts

Uncommon Goods also donates $1 with each purchase to the non-profit of your choice. How awesome is that?!

Something else I like about this company is that it is housed in the old historic Brooklyn Army Terminal...you know how much I love old buildings! Plus their lowest paid workers start at 50% above minimum wage...take that WalMart lol

CLICK HERE for a studio tour on their blog..

Such a fun and interactive company! CLICK HERE to join an Instagram Challenge...good luck!

Some more great gifts for mom! http://www.uncommongoods.com/for-her/gifts-for-mom/gifts-for-mom

Well that about wraps up my summary of happiness with Uncommon Goods! Now go do some shopping or just snoop around on their website!

How about some Willy Nilly time!

1) Did you know how Barn Quilts got started? I didn't so I Googled it and found the info HERE

2) I love abandoned old places and was looking for some on the internet and came across this thing called Urban Exploration...it's interesting but too scary for me...see what it is HERE

3) Well then in my Urban Exploration research I came across a local video done right here in Botetourt County: WARNING: Very graphic graffiti

I was wondering if it could be THIS HOUSE because the guys says it's not far from WalMart and neither is this one. Hmmmm

4) Have you seen THIS Pandora ad? Oh my gosh, so sweet....

5) I made THIS little healthy snack this week and it is so yummy with apple slices!

Well now it is your turn, post 5 randoms, link up, visit others and have fun!!



Have a super weekend!!

Signs, Signs & A Good Fence Around A Cute Little Shed

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An old shop downtown Buchanan...linking with Signs, Signs

The shed and fence aren't much but I think the flowers planted in front and the pretty Dogwood give it such a sweet look! Linking with Good Fences

Happy Earth Day

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Buchanan

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

-- Native American Proverb

For info on the history and more on Earth Day CLICK HERE

Now go plant a tree ;)

A Tree on Tuesday

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Greenfield . Botetourt County

Yay, Christian's root canal was easy peasy. It took about an hour and a half and after all the numbness wore off he felt fine! Phew, what a relief!