Hello Friends!

It was a great week filled with lots of activities.

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First off—football! If you’re a football fan like we are, it’s been absolute football heaven. Our team may be out now, but we’ve been loving all the overtime games—so exciting! You could say even dramatic at times! We even went out to watch the National Championship Game between Miami and Indiana, which made it all the more fun. Do you like football? We do!

Adventure

After 8 weeks of rehab, I was ready to get out of the house and do what we love. We finally headed out into the desert for a bit of an adventure—four-wheeling through wide-open spaces and rugged trails.

The ride itself was half the fun as we went with our one friend who loves to drive. The conversations never stop and we have a blast.

The saguaros were standing watch as we covered the rough terrain of the desert.

Riding the back trails of Arizona is amAZing! Arizona is made up of about 53% of public land that is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. 12.1 million acres are public and open for recreation. Since we have lived here, we have taken advantage of this free, open range and have seen the beautiful backcountry of Arizona.

On this trip, we drove to an area that was covered in sparkly black rocks. (Hematite with druzy.) Everyone in our group went up high to rock hound. I stayed down low and used two walking sticks. I wanted to be safe. I worked too hard to get to where I am and did not want to fall.

I had two incredible finds while walking about. This lovely yellow flower was my first find.

And my second find was this natural heart on a rock!

Being out in the desert on a beautiful day feels wonderful! Mainly because we were absent from it for a long while. The sky is so blue and wide open. The saguaros stand quietly all around, and everything feels peaceful. 

She Shed

Speaking of peaceful. I got to play in my She Shed again! I’ve always wanted a She Shed since seeing Mary’s Potting Shed 14 years ago. Sweet Man knew that so he built my She Shed for me. What a guy! (It also turns into a storage shed for all our outdoor furniture when we leave for our summer home.)

Welcome to My She Shed!

When you first walk into my She Shed, you see that it has a Rustic Southwest feel.

We picked up the Hutch on FBMP right after the shed was built. It was peach in color. I knew I wanted an old-looking Southwest look, so I painted it brown, then dry-brushed turquoise over it. I liked how it came out. I found the rug at Home Goods soon thereafter.

I am a collector. Can you tell? Sweet man built the shelves above the desk. The shelving works for my ever-changing dishes.

This is my favorite corner to play in. I made the clay ornaments years ago. Here is how I made them. I like adding them in the garland and chandelier. (I found my chandelier at a garage sale!)

I made some of the hearts you see here a few years ago. Such a fun project.

Thank You

This week was a perfect mix of adventure and comfort. We spent time out in the desert on a fun 4-wheeling ride. We took in the wide-open spaces and fresh air. Then at home, I got to play in my happy place—my She Shed. I enjoyed decorating it for Valentine’s Day. A week of sunshine, creativity, and joy… just the way we like it. 🌵❤️

Thank you for being here, for reading, and for sharing this little corner of life with me.🥰

We wish you all a wonderful week ahead. Enjoy what this upcoming week brings to you. And whatever you have planned, make every day count and be thankful for your Blessings.

Linking up with Terri for The Flower Hour.

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