August 2011 Archives - House of 34

Fall Wreath

Hello! It’s the first full week of school and the end of August. I can hardly believe it will be September in a couple of days! I love Fall! I know it’s still ninety degrees outside, but a girl can dream.

I have made this year’s first fall wreath. It’s currently hanging on the inside of my house, but come September 1st, it’s going to be on the outside of the door! I’m ready, first cold front, do you hear me?

I found the insulation tubing at Lowes for about a dollar. Styrofoam forms are expensive, I think. Either that or I’m just cheap, so this was a bargain! Here’s how I made it…

Cut insulating foam tube to the size “wreath” you want.
Cut a 12 inch x 3 yards of burlap and folded it in half width-wise.
Sewed a 2 1/2 in seam allowance.
Slide the burlap on the foam tube.
Cut a piece of left-over tubing on the score line and roll it up tight and cover the ends with duck tape. I pushed the left-over piece into the ends of the tubing before duct taping the circle together. It helps hold the circle together while applying the tape.
Finish gathering the burlap to cover the duct tape.
Fray the edges and decorate.

Michael’s has an awesome selection of Fall picks and decorations! : ) I could spend a day in there!

Okay Fall, I’m all ready now!

By Laurie|August 29th, 2011|SOS (tutorials)|2 Comments

New Blog Name

I changed the name of my blog. Why? I felt inspired to. Some may find the reason just plain kooky, others might be nodding their heads after reading this and say “wow, that’s happened to me too”.

So what’s happened? Well, for a long time now, probably years, I have seen the numbers 1234 on clocks. Every time I look, it would be 12:34. It got my attention and it freaked me out at first. But as time went on, I started seeing the number 34 everywhere. Numerous times a day. I wake up in the middle of the night and it’s 1:34 or 3:34, etc. Randomly during the day I will look at the clock or cell phone and it’s 34 past the hour. I see the number 34 on license plates, telephone numbers, clocks, anywhere with numbers. If I try to look for the number intentionally though, I don’t see it. It’s only when I’m not looking. Now it feels comforting to see it. I feel like someone is saying hello. And I give thanks.

But of course, being me, I had to research on it. I knew what I felt, but I wanted to see what was said out there in cyberspace about repeating numbers. What did it mean? Did it even mean anything at all? Was I just nuts? (Always a possibility!) But after some investigation, I discovered that the number 34 in “angel numbers” means you are surrounded by angels. It says… “You have a lot of help around you right now! Both the ascended masters and the angels are here to assist, guide, and love you. Reach out to them, as they are reaching out to you.” Okay, I’m good with that! : )

At church one Sunday, our Paster was doing a sermon on angels. I didn’t know if I even wanted to hear it. I had my own thoughts about angels and I didn’t really want anyone telling me I was wrong. The Pastor’s sermon was a relief. Everything I felt and believed about angels was true to the Bible. They are real and they are here to help us. Then our Paster said that angels are mentioned in 34 different books of the bible. Thirty-four!!! My husband had bruised ribs after I elbowed him in the side at that! Ha!

My family and most of my friends know about my 34 story now. They were very open and intrigued about it all. And no one doubted me.

So there you go. My “House of 30Four” story. It felt right to change to name. The number makes me smile. It’s a gentle reminder to be thankful and there’s a feeling of awe knowing we are watched over with love.

By Laurie|August 25th, 2011|OMG (happenings)|2 Comments

The End of Summer

Wow! The last full week before school starts is drawing to an end. We have spent this past week at the beach in Isle of Palms, South Carolina with extended family… eight of us in all. We are all golden brown, well rested and at least 5 pounds heavier! What more could ya ask for?

Tomorrow is back to reality. In just a few days, we will be meeting teachers, buying last-minute school supplies and filling the last days before school with friends, video games and lying around in pajamas. Not a bad way to end the summer!