Life in the Garden

Matters of Life and Death

Confessions

Hand Made Christmas

Years ago, there were a couple of Christmas’ that I had to craft gifts and it embarrassed me. I wasn’t proud of my work. Well, I’m over that and pleased to be shopping handmade whenever possible on the Etsy. I could be a poser and pretend that I stitched up this darling apron that even arrived gift-wrapped!

Or knit these hand warmers.

But my friends and family know that I’m too busy to bead up this cool copper eyeglass leash…

So, I’ll give credit and support these crafters, who came through with a quality product and speedy shipping.

Thank you and happy ho-ho!

Happy Holidays from Urn Garden

Here’s my holiday gift-giving-don’t. An urn as a surprise Christmas gift. Bad idea.

The guy who bought the  urn pendant for his girlfriend. He called ahead to check the return policy in the event she was uncomfortable with his gift. She was.

One well-meaning lady wanted to buy this urn for her daughter’s boyfriend who’d lost his mother the prior Christmas. She just knew he’d be thrilled to find the Purple Passion urn under the tree. He wasn’t.

purple cremation urn

 

Both clients had their bad idea jeans on that day.

Please.  Call me if your significant other specifically requests an urn as a Christmas gift. It’s kind of a personal choice, don’t assume.

Merry Christmas!

Vintage Christmas pix via Square America.

Entertaining Under The Influence

As a gift to myself, I purchased Amy Sedaris’, Hospitality Under the Influence. So glad I did, it’s currently sold out on Amazon…but if you find it….GET IT!

Great recipes, craft ideas, and entertaining tips that made me chortle.

I found this little gem:

Most people want to contribute when someone else is grieving, but often they are unsure of what to do. I know when I hear the words “it was a freak accident, immediately think “I need to roast a chicken.”

I always like to keep what I call a grieving kit tucked away in my closet for these occasions. It’s like a first-aid kit for the brain.

THE GRIEVING KIT

  • Alprazolam
  • An assortment of handkerchiefs (personalized if time permits)
  • A laminated picture of a religious figure or icon
  • Candles
  • A mix tape of sad songs
  • A tuft of hair from the deceased
  • Extra Alprazolam