This week Chris Christensen, Jen Leo, and I are joined by this week’s guests Earl Bridges and Craig Martin, long time philanthropy veterans, globetrotters, and best friends are co-hosts of the new PBS Travel Series THE GOOD ROAD. In this new series, they trek around the world to meet people who are making a difference. …
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Banská Štiavnica is a town located in central Slovakia. It was an important center for gold and silver mining from the 15th to 19th centuries. At one point it was the second-largest city in the Kingdom of Hungary. It was inscribed on the world heritage list as The Historic Town of Banská Štiavnica and the …
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The moment dressage fans across the world have been waiting for has come as Valegro II goes up for auction.
The “exciting FEI pony prospect” is a full brother to Charlotte Dujardin’s gold medal-winning partner Valegro, but described as smaller – with only one leg. Bidding for the online auction is now live and will run until 10 May with all proceeds going to the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 appeal.
“Valegro II, according to Carl Hester, has all the attributes to make a top international prospect,” said a spokesman for Dressage Anywhere, which is hosting the online auction.
“The hobby horse is receiving his education with Olympic riders Carl and Charlotte at the moment, but they now feel he is ready to take an ambitious rider to the very top as sadly he has not grown enough for either of them.”
Valegro II has been donated by his “breeder”, Laurel Designs.
“In further appreciation to the NHS, stabling and schooling at the Gloucestershire stables is being provided without charge,” added the spokesman.
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“The winning bidder and new owner will be invited to meet the World champion Valegro to see the two brothers together when they collect Valegro II from Carl and Charlotte’s yard in Gloucestershire, once it’s safe to do so.”
Dressage Anywhere has raised more than £1,000 for the NHS Charities Together appeal from profits from its hobby horse online dressage competition. Those interested in taking part have until 10 May to submit an entry for judging, with classes ranging from novice to grand prix.
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Since I sold my home in 2007, I have spent the vast majority of my nights in hotel and hostel rooms around the world. I spent almost 9 years traveling around the world non-stop, even after I stopped traveling full-time, the better part of each year was spent on the road. Even in 2020, I …
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This week I am joined by Jen Leo, Spud Hilton, Chris Christensen and this week’s guest Anietra Hamper. Anietra Hamper is an award-winning travel writer and photographer with a penchant for outdoor adventure and fishing for some of the largest fish in the world. Prior to writing for travel publications, Anietra spent 18 years as …
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You all know how much I love outdoor living spaces and today I’m joining a group of blog friends and we are all sharing our ideas on how to make the most of your porch or patio. If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you know how much I enjoy being Read More
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I don’t normally take the time to watch videos… but now is the best time, right? And I found this topic fascinating.
This guy, 50 years ago, built an entire living complex for himself, his wife and two sons that is self sustaining. 50 YEARS AGO he did this! The man takes you on a video tour of his beautiful house nestled in the CA redwoods… just amazing.
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In 1968, Charles Bello and his wife, Vanna Rae, moved onto 240 acres of redwood forest looking to live a simpler life off the land. They had spent their savings to purchase the land so they got to work building their home themselves. Their first structure was a panelized A-frame that they erected in 5 days (with help from a couple family members). Total cost was $2,800.
The property is a half-hour drive down a dirt road and it was bare land when they arrived so Charles and Vanna Rae built their own infrastructure: roads, bridges and went decades without refrigeration nor phone (they eventually installed PV panels and cabling for phone lines).
After 15 years in the A-frame, they built a cabin in the woods and there they lived for a decade until the trees began to block out their views. In 1991 Charles (who once apprenticed under famed architect Richard Neutra) designed the Parabolic Glass House. With a curvilinear wood roof and two curved walls of windows, the home feels enveloped in trees.
Charles and Vanna Rae built it for $8,500 with timber they milled themselves, using salvaged materials for everything from doorknobs to stoves. The couple relied on photovoltaics, solar thermal and gas for power and a dug-in greenhouse attached to the home provided much of their food. By canning and preserving, they could go for months without going to a grocery store. Their two boys were homeschooled. The couple supported themselves selling Christmas trees.
Nearly all the old growth trees on the property were logged in the early 20th century, but Charles has spent the past half century restoring the land. He and his wife set up the Redwood Forest Institute in 1997 to manage and preserve the forest. He has carefully selected 1,000 trees to be preserved for 2 millenia as the next generation of old growth.
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I hope you all are enjoying this nice weather if you’re here in the Atlanta area particularly. It’s been so spring like for several weeks and it’s so nice to have a long spring instead of jumping right into hot weather. Mark and I are finishing up our patio project, getting lattice on the stairs, painting and staining all the back side of the shutter wall I shared with you last week and I was hoping to have the big reveal of the new screen porch/patio space this weekend, but I’m waiting for a couple more things to come and then I have to clean it all up, decorate, take pics and write the post, so I will need an extra week for all of that. I promise it will be the following weekend.
In the meantime, enjoy all these great shares from my blog friends. You can get inspired for fixing up your deck or patio space, container gardening which is so big this time of year, organizing, hanging plates and gardening tips. It’s that time of year, so hope you enjoy!
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Oscar and Goliath.
–All pieces here were artisan crafted for the the needy horses featured in the HORSE AND MAN BUCKET FUND!
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TAHITIAN SEAS NECKLACE! Only $38!
Start Spring with this lovely POP of color! Czech glass beads in warm sea tones with varied sizes and Tahitian colors. So pretty! Crystal closure. 19″.
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SHELTER IN PLACE SALE! 40-50% OFF! CREAMY GOODNESS was $42, NOW $28! SOLD!
I love these simple pieces because they look so elegant alone – or layered! Creamy translucent Czech glass beads with a sterling silver heart charm at crystal closure. 16″
ROSY LAVENDERS necklace was $48, NOW $30! SOLD!
Such a soft and pretty colorway Czech glass beads in rose and lavender tone and graduated sizes with a sterling silver heart charm at crystal closure. 17″
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SANGRIA WINE necklace! Was $48, now $30! SOLD!
Czech glass beads in Sangria and amethyst with copper heart charm at crystal closure. 19″
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SHELTER IN PLACE SALE! CLASSIC WHITE PEARL 8MM necklace was $48, now $32!
Czech glass beads in white (8mm) with sterling silver flower charm at crystal closure. You will wear these every day! I do! 17″
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SHELTER IN PLACE SALE! 40-50% OFF! ROMAN COIN necklace! was $58 NOW $40!
ROMAN COIN with Czech glass beads in neutrals with agate nugget closure. Necklace is 18″ Pendant an additional 1″
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SHELTER IN PLACE SALE! 40-50% OFF! AVENTURINE NUGGETS was $85 NOW $44!!
GRAB THIS if you are a rock hound like me! Healing Aventurine nuggets with crystal closure. 19″
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JUST IN FROM POLAND! Lovely mini daisy! Only $48. NOW $34!
Gorgeous mini daisy encased in glass and bronze. Dainty, delicate, lovely. LOVE THESE! Pendant is 1″ long and .5″ wide. Chain is 32″.
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SHELTER IN PLACE SALE! 40-50% OFF! ASIAN TURQUOISE NECKLACE! was $90, NOW $48!
Gorgeous Asian Turquoise nuggets with larger turquoise nugget at closure and Sterling Silver flower charm. Really Pretty! 17″
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LOOK WHAT CAME IN?!! PERIWINKLE FLOWER ONLY $58! NOW $46
Large Periwinkle flower pendant encased in glass with a bronze bezel. One of a kind! Pendant is 2″ long and 1″ wide. LOVELY! Chain is 32″
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SHELTER IN PLACE SALE! GEMSTONE AMETHYST ROUNDS!! was $110, NOW $55!
Gemstone amethyst rounds in varied colors with handmade Sterling silver flower charm at amethyst nugget closure. Wow! 21″
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NEW FROM POLAND! Large Captured Dandelion pendant! Only $68! NOW $48
Gorgeous, one of a kind, captured dandelions in glass with a bronze bezel. So pretty! Pendant is 2.3″ long and 1.5″ wide. This is a robust and lovely item you will wear all the time!
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LEARN AND MOVE ON pendant necklace! Was $425, NOW $215!! WOW! SOLD!
AMAZING handmade turquoise, garnet and sterling pendant from Sweetbird Studio that says “Learn and Move On”…Necklace is an assortment of Czech glass beads, sterling chain and turquoise nuggets with turquoise nugget at closure. Sterling silver handmade heart charm dangle. 16″. Pendant is an additional 2”.
THE MOST IMPRESSIVE STERLING NUGGET PIECE! was $550, NOW $295. WOWOWOW
You will love this piece – such a DEAL! This is a handmade sterling silver heavy nugget bead necklace. Gorgeous. You can see in the pic that I wear my similar piece all the time! Unique and one of a kind! Constant compliments. Wear alone or layered. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ME BEING STUCK IN THE HOUSE! 17″
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You all loved this feature of Loren’s cute cottage home, so I’m sharing it again today!
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Today’s Feature Friday is a fun share. I met Loren on Instagram, she doesn’t have a blog, but she has a pretty page on Instagram called Blue Barn and Cottage. I just love her story and her cute ranch home that she’s completely renovated and I knew you all would too. I’ve asked Loren to introduce herself, so here she is!
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