The Stone House Primitives: Reminder and Conservatory Pics

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Reminder and Conservatory Pics

REMINDER: Candle Hugger swap participants, please remember that your huggers are due to be mailed out by tomorrow. Please send me a pic of the hugger that you receive and your confirmation # when you send your's. Thank you!

For Mother's Day we met Jene on his way back from The Stone House at the conservatory in Rockford, IL. A small but beautiful tropical conservatory.

Firecracker Flower

Lobster Claw

Dwarf Jasmine Tree

Milky Way Tree

Water Lily

Happy Mother's Day!

Today will bring a trip to the post office, mowing, and getting The Outhouse Garden in shape...after years of neglect. I will show a pic when it is done and yes you heard me correctly, The Outhouse Garden. There is a story behind it that I will share when I show the pics :)

Love to all,

Kendra

10 comments:

KimMay 15, 2012 at 9:07 AM
I can't wait to see your outhouse garden pictures! I've wanted an outhouse for years now to go over the septic tank pipe in our front yard. I am still waiting... :(
Kim
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Firecracker KidMay 15, 2012 at 9:16 AM
Hi Kendra :) Wow, I'd be right at home there and that Firecracker plant is pretty. A small version of one of those conservatory's in the backyard would be nice. Anxious to see if your outhouse is a single or a double... LOL. We had a double when I was little.
Hugs~Carol
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MichelleMay 15, 2012 at 3:45 PM
Hmmm, Outhouse garden, your always up to something. The conservatory pics are awesome. I'm gonna share mine on my blog tomorrow of The Blackberry Farm, a historic farm Anthony and I went to Sunday!
xoxo
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Primitive StarsMay 15, 2012 at 4:14 PM
Hi Kendra, hope you enjoyed a wonderful Mom`s Day, I did. Love the pictures you posted, beautiful flowers. Blessings Francine.
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Cherry's Prairie PrimitivesMay 15, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Loved the beautiful pictures can't wait to see the garden!!
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CindiMay 15, 2012 at 9:48 PM
Love the pictures Kendra! I am off to the mailbox tomorrow. I broke my camera so I am hoping to get a new one very soon.
Can't wait to see the pictures and hear the story behind the Outhouse garden, you have me intrigued.
Have a great week!
Be blessed!
Cindi
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The Gingerbread GemMay 16, 2012 at 3:23 AM
I can't wait to see what you mean with that outhouse garden??!!

Goedele
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ShirleeMay 16, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Looking forward to seeing your outhouse garden : )
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Karen/My Colonial HomeMay 16, 2012 at 5:50 AM
The conservatory looks just wonderful...one of my favorite things to do it go to places like this.
Karen
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Deb Paxton Valley Folk ArtMay 16, 2012 at 2:39 PM
Beautiful pictures Kendra, what a lovely way to spend Mother's Day! Love the last pic with the boys <3 Can't wait to hear the 'outhouse garden' story, should be a good one!
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Essential Oils

I have spoken of and shared some of the benefits that I am familiar with lavender essential oil and it seemed to spark a lot of interest so I thought I would share some of the bit of knowledge that I have on other various essential oils, their uses and benefits.

After using an essential oil be sure to wash your hands well so as not to risk eye contact or contact with something that it may stain (it is oil and just as veggie oil would these oils will make a greasy stain...it'll just smell better.)

Essential oils can be used in a variety of ways:

as a sleep aid: rub 1-2 drops gently into temples or apply to sternum

as an aid to sore, achy muscles: rub a few drops gently inta affected area (s)

as a bath oil: add 5-20 drops to running bath water

as a decongestant: in a bowl of hot water add a few drops of oil, place a bath towel over your head, and inhale/breath in vapors or put essential oils directly onto chest

as an air freshener: 5-25 drops on new furnace filter

5-10 drops into running dish water

5-25 drops into new vacuum bag

I also add 5-10 drops to my homemade cleaners

as a perfume: apply to wrist, elbow, crease, behind knee, sternum, or neck or add to body lotion

as a pick-me-up: apply oil to a cotton ball and sniff

as a room freshener: add 5-20 drops into an empty glass misting bottle then add distilled water, leave 1/4" at the top of the bottle; shake well

*oil can be applied to the soles of your feet if you do not care for a scent but still desire the benefits

*do not apply oil to face; with the exception of lavender; I do apply tea tree directly to pimples

* do not ingest oils

I am Here is where I am simply going to share some of the knowledge that I have of certain essential oils and their therapeutic uses/what they are used to alleviate symptoms of. I hope to add to the list weekly if not more often.

Not alphabetical (sorry, I did it by my faves LOL!)

prices are per 1/2 fl oz

Lavender: approx. $11-

burns, inflammation, cuts, wounds, eczema (Hiney swears by it!), dermatitis, fainting, headaches (I swear by it!), flu, insomnia, hysteria, migraines, nausea, nervous tension, infections, bacterial conditions, sores, ulcers, acne (my preference), boils, asthma, rheumatism, arthritis

This is my fave. to add to dish or bath water and to my homemade cleaners, calming, relaxing scent.

Citronella: approx. $3.50

as an insecticide, deodorant, tonic, stimulant

Put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on underarm area or apply to exposed skin (not face or other sensitive areas) as a bug repellent. I have been using this as a deodorant for a few weeks now, WOW! what a difference and no harmful chemicals.

Tea Tree: approx. $7.75

use for fungal infections, viral and bacterial infections, colds, flu, cold sores, warts, verrucas, inflammation, acne, burns, candida, shock, and hysteria

I love this one for rashes, I must have gotten into something on that kayak trip and I have had a rash on my arm since, well I started rubbing tea tree oil onto the rash and it starting to settle down now...maybe coincidence but I like to think it's the oil.

Eucalyptus: approx. $5.50

sore throats, coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, skin infections, ulcers, sores, rheumatism, aches and pains, as an antiseptic and as an anti-inflammatory

I use this on my feet when they are really aching, rub on with a cotton ball and put on socks before climbing under the sheets at night!

Peppermint: approx. $7.50

inflammation, nausea, indigestion, fevers, flatulence, headaches, migraine, liver problems, arthritis

This works wonderfully for achy muscles and headaches, just put a few drops on a cotton ball and rub on achy area (works great on shoulders and neck) or put a drop on each temple for a head ache. Chewing a piece of peppermint gum works great for settling an upset stomach.