Between the Weeds

Inspiring thoughts about life seen between the weeds by creative business owner, Laurie Rohner.

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Climbing Life’s Ladder to Positive Change.

“Every positive change–every jump to a higher level of energy and awareness–involves a rite of passage. Each time to ascend to a higher rung on the ladder of personal evolution, we must go through a period of discomfort, of initiation. I have never found an exception.”

- Dan Millman, is an author of fourteen self-help books,  “Way of the Peaceful Warrior.”

Yesterday I discussed on my blog The Painted Cottage Home about endless speculation and how it can absolutely confine your Self if you do not release it. Once released you start to live from a place of doing and insight. I would have written the post here but it reflected on the home and studio I am selling but I am getting away from the inspiration for this post, here.

If you think about the quote above and then think about the changes you have gone through you have to see the truth to his words. I think yesterday my thoughts were a beginning for the post today. I think back to one of the darkest moments in my life, I was involved in a DUI or DWI depending on where in the USA you live. I was young and thought invincible. I lost everything. My job, my license, my friends, family members found it a perfect time to cast judgement, and I now had a record. Criminal record. I thought I could never survive all this yet somehow I did. Not only survived but became a new wonderful soulful spiritual being.

We all have moments in time that will never change which I refer to as life markers. They are a constant fixed point in our lives. The event will happen but it is what we do after the event that is so crucial. Do you climb to the next rung on the ladder or do you freeze where you are or do you climb back down? Going higher is work and the hardest work you can undertake. If you stay frozen you live a shell of a life, just an existence, no more and no less, just there. If you go down I think it is where evil feeds and life becomes twisted, into the bowel of hell comes to mind. Yet I do not believe in hell as a physical place more one of the mind or dimensional space.

The beloved universe always gives us sign posts and messages for us to see hear think smell nudging us in directions we may not have thought would be right. When you pay attention and learn accepting the goodness and love the beloved universe is offering life gets pretty awesome if not epic. I did not see the sign posts the universe was showing me so my wake up call was a DUI. The DUI was also the best thing to have happened in my life so far. Some events have come close but this moment, this amazing life marker sent me heading on a new bright path.

Nature Art Vermont Watercolor Landscape Painting Trees Woodland Fairy Forest

Today right now life is setting up for something new once more and after experiencing a life marker once before I can feel the energy of a moment fixed in my life time coming towards me. In your gut you can sense an anxiousness,a restlessness of energies around you, your senses become heightened. I am not going to make the same mistake ignoring the signs. I know I have to keep climbing and I know I will be fabulous once it passes. If you have this feeling also keep vigilant and watch how time is moving around you. When that moment hits time seems to slow down. You are acutely aware of time and space.

No one can stop tragedy in life and tragedy is life. I know you can see the signs in your own life. Are you climbing on the ladder next to me or frozen? If you are frozen reach out a hand the beloved universe is there always to aid you guide you and help. If you have fallen well it doesn’t matter because this post would have ended for you long ago, but I send you light and love.

 


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In the garden with Mom.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching us and you may want to buy something very special this year for the remarkable epic women in our lives. I am not referring to just the biological mothers but to all the women mothering adopted children (though in their hearts they gave birth to them)or the furry children or nurture friends or the precious earth this is a day for every women who nurtures another precious being. Maybe you are one of these other women or you know one of these gorgeous souls. Wouldn’t it be special to recognize them by giving them a gift, too? So many women by their very nature are the nurturing energies the universe is every day grateful for and I ask you why are we not grateful also? It does not have to be much just a little thank you note left in the mail box that you made by hand. Or a pretty little flowering plant or dig up a violet (I have hundreds in the yard) and paint up a clay pot. Or go big and buy one of my handmade painted things at Laurie Rohner Studio where everything is original and hand painted one of a kind gifts.

Painted clay pots at Laurie Rohner Studio

Herb Painted Clay Nature Pot Woodland Botanical Garden Gift

Herbs painted on a nature clay pot for woodland garden and herb lovers. The front is a botanical garden white flower with a tinge of blue and the back I painted lambs ear leaves. Perfect for farmhouse and cottage decor. Great for housewarming or mom.

Nature Boxes Herbs Botanical Garden Flowers Woodland Wildflowers by Laurie Rohner Studio

Painted furniture storage nature boxes painted with botanical garden herbs and woodland flowers are custom-made. Handmade, hand painted with assorted botanical garden flower, herbs and woodland wildflowers all around my handcrafted solid wood box.
Great for a pop of whimsy in your farmhouse cottage or loft decor.

Fabulous large wooden keepsake box for storing family memories.

Botanical Garden Watercolor Woodland Wild Flower Bouquet by Laurie Rohner Studio

Imagine a day in the countryside with the sun shining and the flowers blooming everywhere. You know the day will end but oh the thought saddens you. So you pick a bunch of flowers for a bouquet to remember this beautiful sunny day. Think of that time every time you look at this watercolor and you can find that feeling again.

These are a few of the garden themed painted original work from Laurie Rohner Studio There is so much to browse through so grab a cup of coffee and have fun.

 


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Form a habit to be awesome.

“Whatever you habitually think yourself to be, that you are. You must form, now, a greater and better habit; you must form a conception of yourself as a being of limitless power, and habitually think that you are that being. It is the habitual, not the periodical thought that decides your destiny.”

One of the biggest problems anyone is confronted with today is the meaningless words people throw around at each other. It is essential for artist, business owners and small creative entrepreneurs to work connected to social media, web sites and blogs. For the most part it is fun and people are very kind and supportive with their words. Yet I find the positive people the lovers of optimism are busy people running their creative businesses and when moved will say a few kind words knowing how hard it is to be a creative person. Artists and creative entrepreneurs, as my mom would say, wear their heart on their sleeves. I think it is a good thing to do this but if you do then you need to be thinking and forming a solid concept of your authentic self vision.

From ownyourawesome.org

I had a double whammy last week and it was only a reminder that I had started to form a habit of thinking myself as less. I stumbled. I had a remark made about selling this house and about why I am not selling from two different people. At first I was understanding then annoyed and then angered because I did not ask for the words given as advise. I found I was doubting the decision I made for myself and mostly for my business. By the end of the week I felt defeated. Then I got an update about the new house and business, a place where my dream will flourish. The vision I hold is better than I could imagine. I am now habitually waking to this vision, I look at the update and realize it is happening. I believe it is happening. I add pieces to the vision and as I form a better conception of myself with the power to imagine and create I become that being with every breath, every cell, every thought is creating.

Back to the meaningless words people love to throw around remember the people and the words are reminders you need that you stopped believing in the greatness of you. Smile and wish them well then go rock your world.


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Is there a reason for this problem?

The joys of computing, networking, marketing and the lovely little bugs the machines pick up. I have tried everything I am capable of fixing and when I shut down or restart my computer it wont start up right. I have to do it manually is the best way to explain it. I also use Magic Jack for a phone line and when I turn my computer off so goes the phone. My OS is fine and since the hiccup is working faster than before. I was aggravated with this new problem. I was determined to fix it. I felt this is one more ‘thing’ not working in my life.  A firm believer every problem joy or event happens for a reason, always a good reason. When we ignore the symptoms is when those reasons become bad.

I am selling the house here in Elkin NC and the one contact number is the one that turns off with my computer. I also sell my work on line with the same contact number. My system  backups and updates during the wee hours and I am forever forgetting to leave it running on those schedule days. Every time I shut down the computer my gut said why are you doing this? What if someone wants to reach you? What if your cell phone isn’t charged then what do you do in the wee hours of the night? I did not think about it and chalked it up to being ridiculous. I was wasting energy. Nothing will happen and no one ever calls.

I honestly believe this is a sign to keep the computer on and the phone connected. Maybe to get the call from the person who wants the house or it is the universes way to say stay connected it is important. Eventually I will take the computer to my tech guy and have it looked at but I do not think there is anything wrong.

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I live in a world of imagination and creativity so it is easy for me to take the leap and believe in the paranormal, things that happen and make you think did I just see that or not. My TV also acted a little weird yesterday. I wanted to see what was on the schedule for that night and I pressed the button to see. The screen came up and suddenly the pages started to move up very quickly. I tried to stop it or see if I had hit the button. I had to cancel it and go back to live TV. I still have not figured out what happened, this was a new one.

In the past week I have had image flashes where I think there is someone and there is no one. You know what I mean your eyes see something and it startles you, you turn your head quickly to see and realize there is nothing. Many years ago I was mowing the lawn and I kept seeing a flash of a white car speeding by. No car was there. Then one night around 2 am a white car came down the road and smashed into our mailbox and lilac bushes, over the driveway, jumped the low wall and landed in the neighbor driveway. It was a loud metal scrapping noise and as I got up and looked it was a white car heading off down the hill dragging part of the lilac bush. I pay attention to flashes now.

I do not know why strange things happen but I know there is a reason. Somehow it is all connected. Nothing random ever happens to us. Eventually I will see the reason and if you stay open and aware you will find the reason for what is happening in your life too.

 


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Fairy lovers collection.

Another wonderful collection byBistra from BSerene. Please let your whimsy and the magic of the fairies bring you blessings and be sure to visit her shop too.


‘Fairy buzzing from the dayspring to the midnight’ by BSerene


Woodland Wedding Crown

$35
Old World Swallowtail Butter…

$12
A ring made of light brown a…

$27.7

COOL BLUE – Fine Art Photogr…

$25
Pink Pearl Bud Necklace

$92
Garden Fairy House Woodland …

$115

Sugar Plum Fairy Ear Cuff

$18
Purple Spring Violets in Gol…

$4
Waldorf inspired needle felt…

$12

Fairy Fairies Fae pixie elf …

$47.88
Beaded amethyst bracelet for…

$50
6 A1 Giclee Print on SILK …

$95

OOAK Custom Gift Wrap for je…

$25
Lampwork Beads, Glass Focal …

$117
Ice Storm

$30

Shipping Upgrade

$4

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

 


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Woodland Fairy House for your spring gardens.

Once upon a time fairies created a fairy house for your garden or cottage and gave it to me to sell in my shop Between The Weeds. Woodland Fairies were delighted with what the fairies created. Think of the happy joyful energy that will surround your home and your life when you add this fairy cottage to your house.

Woodland Fairy House

Garden fairy house is a custom made woodland cottage enchanted with moss fern twigs and branches. Hand sculpted woodland fairy house for a garden or cottage. My woodland garden fairy house comes furnished with custom fairy sized woodland furniture.

Side with birdhouse and fern on woodland fairy house.

Moss, ferns, bark and branches make up the structure but you also get a bench or settee with a side table. On the outside is a bird house tucked into the crest of the house and on the other side is moss and bark. You also find a wicker awning. There are stones, shells, pebbles, lichen and clear globes for the fairies to light with their magic. This cottage fairy house is ready for your touches to make it very special and personal. Delight for all ages.
Note: All my houses blessed by a fairy.

Side of the woodland fairy house.

Measures: 10″w x 9.5″h x 7.5″d.
Weighs: 3lbs

♥Words from another fairy house owner:
Beautiful fairy house! The packaging was lovely, thanks a lot!

These are my original designs and I hand craft each piece for my woodland fairy houses..
All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

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Laurie Rohner Studio Shop
 

 


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Woodland fairies love fairy size funiture.

Woodland fairy sized fairy furniture is custom made for garden fairies. But wait there is also one of a kind custom sculpted woodland fairy houses covered with moss and furnished with fairy furniture are custom handmade one of a kind fairy sculptures from things I find in nature and enchanted woodland forests, moss, twigs, lichen, bark and cones. I nail adhere or glue by hand in place.
You can buy these one of a kind fairy houses at Between The Weeds along with my fairy furniture.

Woodland Fairy House Furniture Table and Chairs

A woodland fairy would love to sit at a table and chair made just for them and their fairy house. Simple woodland furniture to add to your fairy house or outside in the garden.
Comes with table two square dishes and two chairs on a branch and moss.
Add your own decor. Please note: all the pieces are glued in place.

Measures:8″l x 4.5″d x 5″h. Weight: 9oz.

Close up of table and chairs.

I think there was a time very long ago when magic and fairies and unseen friends were a part of our world or more to the point we were a part of their world.  As our egos grew the veil between our worlds fell back down, darkening the light, and now only a few see, feel and understand what is Between the Weeds.

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Spring is approaching and Between The Weeds has some epic ideas.

Spring is approaching and our thoughts turn to new plantings of pretty botanical flowers for our porches and homes. Maybe something for Easter with bright cheerful wildflowers and herbs. Then how about Mom? These are fabulous ways to say you matter and special in my life. Below are a few ideas for any occasion popping up in your life. Everything is custom and nature inspired works of functional art and available at my shop Between The Weeds.

Nature Planter Box Botanical Garden Woodland Painted Furniture Farmhouse Cottage

Botanical garden woodland painted nature planter box or tote is hand painted with botanical garden cottage flowers and custom made painted furniture. In the home and garden it is a great way to brighten up a farmhouse cottage chic home decor. Use in your kitchen hall entry or bath.

Use inside in the kitchen or use it for a planter with pansies or herbs planted in clay pots. Planter needs to be lined (not included) if planting directly into the planter.

My custom made and hand crafted wooden storage utensil tote or planter painted a cottage creamy white is one of a kind. I hand paint garden wildflowers on the front and back.

Palette: raspberry, white, cream, leaf green, clear blue, cornflower blue, yellow, purple, lavender.

Made of pine
Tote measures:12.25″l x 6.5″d x 8.75″h
Inside compartments are 5″l x 5″w x 4.25″d.
Hours to finish about 4 hrs.

Nature Planter Box Woodland Garden

Painted woodland garden nature box planter or tote is an organizer for farmhouse cottage chic home decor. Use in your kitchen hall entry or bath. It is sturdy and custom painted with woodland ferns.
My painted furniture is crafted by hand and painted white then decorated by hand with bunches of ivy, maiden hair fern and berry on the sides and front and back. The tote is made of pine with a maple handle. I love the dainty leaves of the maiden hair ferns. The crisp green against the white gives a cool fresh feel.

You can use this tote year round.

Uses: organize your napkins and utensil or keep remotes, gloves, mail or simply fill with towels. Fill with plants or greens. Throw your phones tablets in while they charge. Great gift for a gardener?

The planter measures outside 10.75″l x 6.75″d x 10.25″ h
and the inside is 9.25″ l x 5″d x 9.5″h.

Great for a pop of whimsy in your farmhouse cottage decor.

Cottage Woodland Fairy House Painted Sweet Pea

A hanging woodland fairy house painted has a cedar roof and walls with moss growing in the cracks. Painted sweet pea cascade down all sides and a purple door decorates the front. This is sweet peas home and she will bring you whimsy and joy all year long.

Hang it inside during the winter months. In the spring hang it from a limb or hook.

I think it is great for the princess fairies room where she can spend the days listening to the wee voice of her friend Sweet Pea.

Measures: 6.5″ x 7″ x 8″ and hangs 13″.
Made of cedar poplar base and a galvanized wire(no rust).

Epic ideas from Between The Weeds by Laurie Rohner Studio. For more ideas and gifts please check out Laurie Rohner Studio and Between The Weeds Shop.


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Woodland Fairies searching for fairy house gifts.

My fairy houses take much time and care. They are unique little houses. Created with much love and wee bit of magic these houses are wonderful little abodes for the wee ones in your own houses and gardens. Remember to leave an offering or two for the fairy who lives inside. Maybe a tiny dish of sweet water or something you admired on a walk outside. The fairies appreciate the gesture and will reward your efforts.

Handmade fairy houses by Between The Weeds

Buy a fairy house today at Between The Weeds shop

Woodland fairy house cottages from the enchanted forest woodland garden are one of a kind handmade just for you and specially for fairies.Custom handmade from all natural materials they are fully furnished with fairy furniture and natural history art. In one of my fairy houses which I call a Garden Cabin Cottage, I custom designed a floating table with plates and bowl for two magical fairies. There are two stools and a bucket of fresh-cut kindling for the fire. The cabin is made from cedar and branches with accents of moss twigs pebbles and pine cones. My houses are handmade with all my own creations and things found about me in nature.

Measures:12″ X 10″ x 8″.
Weighs: 3.3 lbs

I wrap each house carefully with tissue on the inside of the houses and then the entire house is wrapped in brown paper. But be careful unwrapping these beautiful sculpted work of art. Take care in unwrapping and be sure to read in my shop policies at http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetweenTheWeeds/policy?ref=shopinfo_policies_leftnav on how to care for the fairy houses.

Words from another fairy house owner:
Beautiful fairy house! The packaging was lovely, thanks a lot!

These are my original designs and I hand craft each piece for my woodland fairy houses..
All rights are not transferable with the purchase of this painting and remain with the artist.
The copyright is for photographing and does not appear on the original.

Ask about shipping charges outside the 48 states.
I ship everywhere please before you order ask for international shipping actual charge to your location. The price for shipping everywhere is only an estimate.

For More Painted Furniture visit:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetweenTheWeeds?section_id=6097607

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