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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": This Tops them ALL! My BEST Thrift Find!
I find a lot of fun things at the thrift stores here in Florida. And every once in awhile I hit the jackpot. Which to me, means I find s...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": "The Happiness of Pursuit"
I checked a book out of the library this week and was inspired. Even the title inspires you! The Happiness of Pursuit : Finding t...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Reed Bingham State Park and the Green Herons
We see a lot of herons here in Florida (where I go) but not many Green Herons. So it was a thrill to see so many at Reed Bingham State Par...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Ochlockonee River State Park in Sopchoppy, Florida!
Even the name sounds like FUN and indeed it was one of the best experiences we've ever had camping in a Florida State Park! Website link H...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Catching up with the Sandhill Crane family!
It's always fun to drive out to Halpata Tastanaki Preserve and hike the trail from the Pruitt trailhead. And there are usually good sightin...
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PlottingPrincesses: Vicki Batman on Lavender Dreams and her story, "Taking Flight"
The Traveling Monarchs These past weeks, I have had a thrilling sight outside my kitchen window--monarchs are visiting on their way to thei...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Mostly Bees
There aren't nearly as many birds in the woods right now. I think they've flown to cooler climes! But there are lots of flowers in bloom an...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": New Beginnings!
I love the start of a New Year! I feel like anything is possible and I look forward to each challenge and opportunity! My hubby and I star...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Hike #129 Blue Run Park in Dunnellon
We've hiked quite a bit this week because of the beautiful weather. Ibis And there are SO many birds and critters around right now. I thoug...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Outdoor Sculptures at Tuscawilla Park
One of the reasons my sweet hubby planned a Sunday afternoon trip to Tuscawilla Park was the outdoor sculpture displays they have right now....
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": My Back to the Wall!
I never really notice this wall. We sit in these leather recliners to watch TV in the living room. We added a small bookcase behind the chai...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Swallow Tailed Kite
I went to the Farmer's Market this week and they had fresh Florida organic peaches! They were perfectly ripe and smelled amazing! So I boug...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2017/12/a-walk-in-woods-in-december.html
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": A Walk in the Woods in December
I know many of you love the winter season but we retired to Florida to enjoy the mild winters! ( Bending your neck all the way to look U...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Beautiful Elegant Osprey
I stopped at the library pond one day this week and saw this beautiful Osprey. He flew from the pond to the pine trees across the s...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Small birds FLIT!
That's what we always say when we try to photograph small birds at the feeders or out on a hike. They flit away! So they are ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Books and scones!
I just finished a wonderful series of books...The Canaan Trilogy. The first book is "Sarah" and it is wonderful! Don't you love the art work...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Take a Trip with Me!
Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Manatee Springs State Park, the real and the imagined!
We spent a few days at Manatee Springs State Park again this month. That big clump of greenery in the center is poison oak! I always see s...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": I'm thankful!
I'm thankful I have hair and I'm glad it's straight with all the humidity we have here in Florida! (A sketch from my sketchbook)...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Note Card Party for April
Well, I almost missed out on joining this wonderful party. But Vee told me I had a little time! The highest peak in the photos below is ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Witnessing a Miracle!
When you get out in nature you never know when 'time and chance' will put you in a place to see something amazing. We always see beautif...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Fences, Fences, Fences!!!
I live in North Central Florida, in the Horse Capitol of the World! You can read about our city HERE in Wikipedia. (this horse w...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Florida Nature Coast
When it's too hot to hike, we take an afternoon drive. This one led us to part of the Gulf Coast, called the Florida Nature Coast near Yan...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": It's December! YAY!
I'm very glad to turn a page in the calendar this month. November was incredibly hard for me. But I am blessed and want to share some phot...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Indian Summer in the Mts!
We were too early for the Fall colors in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But there were still lots of flowers blooming at Fletcher Park! D...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Talented People!
When I go to Arts and Craft Fairs I am amazed at the talented people in this world! And right here in my community. I got a chance to go ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Bees a buzzin'!
Don't kick the bucket.... or in this case....the steel drum! I saw bees buzzing all around this old steel drum alongside the trail at Halp...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": When Santa comes to Florida.....
he travels in STYLE! We watched Santa come down the Rainbow River last night in a boat! I know this photo is blurry but I am leavin...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The Majestic Live Oak Tree
When we first moved into this house in Florida, the real estate agent told us that the Live Oak Tree on the other side of the golf course ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Ochlockonee River State Park in Sopchoppy, Florida!
Even the name sounds like FUN and indeed it was one of the best experiences we've ever had camping in a Florida State Park! Website link H...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Lavender Dream surprises!
The best part of having a blog is making friends. I chose the name of my blog because I love the scent of lavender. I also love all of the...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2018/10/handmade-quilts-and-fall-favorites.html
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Handmade Quilts and the weather!
Well, here we are back in Florida preparing for a hurricane. We were in NC when Hurricane Florence went through the Eastern part of the stat...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Happy Thanksgiving!
From the mountains of North Carolina! Hope you all enjoy this special day and take time to count your blessings. Here are some NC ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Southern Magnolias
I drove 'next door' to Sholom Park and walked after I went to the Farmer's market last week. Ahhh....so peaceful and beautiful! ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The Majestic Live Oak Tree
When we first moved into this house in Florida, the real estate agent told us that the Live Oak Tree on the other side of the golf course ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Back to Fletcher Park in NC for another hike!
This park is only 1 mile from our condo in NC so it's quick and easy to run over there for a hike. The weather was beautiful! We're goin...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Would you take this on a trip?
Pack this in your bag? Or maybe this? A small piece of luggage would be easier to carry! So what do these have in common? ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": One more walk at the park
We sure enjoyed being so close to Fletcher Park while we were in NC. The trails are beautiful and nature abounds. The last time we w...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Daytime walks to Manatee Springs
I'm trying my best to choose photos from different folders so that I'll have fewer posts of Manatee Springs State Park! Green Heron But it...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Great Horned Owl - time and chance!
We make so many decisions when we get up in the morning. I eat a good breakfast and have a cup of coffee...always! And then I check the we...
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Ariadne from Greece!: Diane of Lavender Dreams too lost her blog.
EDIT: Diane got her blog back! You can read it here . I have a blog land friend Diane, a sweet lady who recently sent me sea glass from Ca...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": *Jenny Wren* Mosaic Monday
We always enjoy getting back to Florida to see the birds in our feeders! This year we came back to find a pretty little blue morning glor...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Note Card Party for April
Well, I almost missed out on joining this wonderful party. But Vee told me I had a little time! The highest peak in the photos below is ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": I love books!
What can I say! I read like some people watch TV. I pick up my book when I sit down during the day. And then I always read for a couple of h...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Holiday Board Games
Sometimes I put decorations on the table in our library area but this year I set up a board game. Now if we can just find time to play ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The Barred Owl meets the Eastern Bluebird
Well, I don't really think they met but I began this hike on the Florida Trails with Eastern Bluebirds flying along with me. A...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": *Jenny Wren* Mosaic Monday
We always enjoy getting back to Florida to see the birds in our feeders! This year we came back to find a pretty little blue morning glor...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Historic Haile Homestead at Christmas
We drove out to this Florida cotton plantation last weekend for their holiday event. It was a beautiful day and the house was decked out...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": November 2008
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Summer Finches
House Finch sounds so dull. But our finches here in Florida have been colorful all summer. I finally figured out a spot I can take p...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Birds and Bugs
Our weather has cooled some so we are excited about new hiking adventures! We have several trails we are anxious to try! Someone asked me...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": April 2018
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Black-Crowned Night-Heron
I wasn't quite sure what this bird was when I saw it at Blue Run Park in Dunnellon, FL. It was in the same area that we saw the Black-Crown...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Adding a little Romance!
I love having a romantic bedroom with soft soothing colors. (All of my blog buddies have seen it many times.) The view out my window i...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The Majestic Live Oak Tree
When we first moved into this house in Florida, the real estate agent told us that the Live Oak Tree on the other side of the golf course ...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-big-ole-barnand-fences.html?showComment=1463699895819
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": A Big Ole Barn...and Fences!
This barn was huge and looked from a distance like it was a roof setting right on the ground. But when you get out of the car to ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The American Kestrel and friends
Fall is the perfect season to get outside in this part of Florida. The weather is mild, humidity is lower and there are interesting birds ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": May 2025
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Vintage cookbook and more!
This isn't the Fall cookbook I planned to buy but it was a Goodwill find that I could not pass up! It was written in 1951 by Heloise Frost a...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Florida Crops!
We are known for our orange groves but Florida grows so many fruits and vegetables that end up being shipped all over the country and the wo...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Surprise Flowers - Updated at the end of post!
We hiked at Blue Run a couple of weeks ago and looked down from the bridge and saw one flower. Water Hyacinth But it was one of...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Horses and Signs "Take Two"
This post came up for a few short hours before blogger 'kilt my blog' a couple of weeks ago. So I was able to write it again and hopefully ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The American Kestrel and friends
Fall is the perfect season to get outside in this part of Florida. The weather is mild, humidity is lower and there are interesting birds ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Leaving comments!
UPDATE ....She has her blog settings fixed for comments! She is a new blogger and has some interesting posts and great photos of her beautif...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Ochlockonee River State Park in Sopchoppy, Florida!
Even the name sounds like FUN and indeed it was one of the best experiences we've ever had camping in a Florida State Park! Website link H...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2023/01/winter-warmth-in-florida.html
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Winter Warmth in Florida
We have a few cold days but we are warmer than most states in the winter. Today it is supposed to be 80 degrees and we are headed to the Pr...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Want to go on a picnic?
I realize that many of you are bracing for a big winter storm....so I hesitate to post photos of our picnic today. But maybe it will give yo...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": March 2024
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Junk Journals and Tag books
I love it when my creative juices start flowing. I have SO many ideas for little journals and tags! When the pandemic started I m...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": A Hunter and it's Prey!
I'm not trying to make a statement with this post. I love ALL birds and ALL critters. I'm just showing you what I saw in my backyard this ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Butterflies and Found Objects!
It's wildflower season here in Florida which means the butterflies and moths abound! Monarch Butterfly I've never been good about identifyi...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Pretty soap dishes
I was blog hopping and found this site Farmhouse Wares and they are featuring a Tiffany soap dish today! Very beautiful and very temptin...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Do you have vision?
I was changing something in my bedroom this morning..... these flowers had been on the floor... so we tried them on a small table....
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Florida Nature Coast
When it's too hot to hike, we take an afternoon drive. This one led us to part of the Gulf Coast, called the Florida Nature Coast near Yan...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Summer sightings on the Florida Trails!
Hike #76 was only about an hour long but I had some really neat sightings! It had rained that afternoon so I hiked at 7pm. There were sti...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": I love books!
What can I say! I read like some people watch TV. I pick up my book when I sit down during the day. And then I always read for a couple of h...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The Majestic Live Oak Tree
When we first moved into this house in Florida, the real estate agent told us that the Live Oak Tree on the other side of the golf course ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Amazing Sights at Blue Run!
We took a trip over to Blue Run Park for an afternoon hike and saw so many amazing things in a 2 hour hike! This Green Heron stoo...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Now what do I do?
OH MY! What should I do? I hope someone here has some clever ideas because I'm pretty sure I should not ask my hubby. I think I know what hi...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2019/03/milkshakes-butterflies-and-letter-r.html?showComment=1553208915152
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Milkshakes, butterflies and the letter R!
One of the wonderful things about living in Florida is the fresh produce! We have an abundance of fruits and veggies grown right here so it...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Til the Cows come home...
...not at all sure what that means! I should have searched for it. What if it means something important and relevant to my post? What do ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Nature Abounds at home!
One thing great about living in Florida is the heat.... NO, I mean birds! I'm still stuck inside because of the high temps but I've gotten...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Welcome to the Doll Room!
Grace and Boo Bear would like to welcome you to the doll room. I keep wondering how to make my doll room hold more dolls and look better...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2017/06/bits-n-pieces-puppet-theatre-comes-to.html
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theatre comes to Freedom Library
I was so excited to be at the Freedom Library (the branch of Marion County Public Libraries) last week to see 'Rumpelstiltskin' performed b...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-back-roads-of-old-florida.html?showComment=1428008140178
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The Back Roads of Old Florida
I had never seen bright white dirt roads until I moved to Florida and we drove out into the countryside. They are white sand and powdery...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": 2017
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2019/03/hawks-little-feast.html
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Hawk's little Feast
We saw the most beautiful Red Shouldered Hawk at Blue Run Park in Dunnellon the other day! And just as we starting snapping the pi...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2018/02/i-love-books.html?showComment=1519958842202
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": I love books!
What can I say! I read like some people watch TV. I pick up my book when I sit down during the day. And then I always read for a couple of h...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2019/03/rainbow-springs-state-park-for-special.html?showComment=1551828426339
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Rainbow Springs State Park for special days!
We wanted to spend the day somewhere beautiful! So we drove over to Rainbow Springs State Park . (we had to drive right past Blue Run Park ...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-big-ole-barnand-fences.html?showComment=1463663602599
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": A Big Ole Barn...and Fences!
This barn was huge and looked from a distance like it was a roof setting right on the ground. But when you get out of the car to ...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-buttonbush.html?showComment=1594039056618
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": "The Buttonbush"
I hiked in the heat! I just couldn't help myself! I'm in withdrawal! lol I drove over to Halpata Tastanaki and took a one hour hi...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2016/05/happy-mothers-day.html
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Happy Mother's Day!
Have a wonderful day!!! Blessings, Diane (comments closed so you can enjoy your day)
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2019/08/giving-and-receiving.html?showComment=1565879704673
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Giving and Receiving..updated!
I have been so blessed by the volunteer work I do visiting the patients at Legacy Hospice House. I've met some wonderful people, both...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2016/05/a-big-ole-barnand-fences.html?showComment=1463690634426
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": A Big Ole Barn...and Fences!
This barn was huge and looked from a distance like it was a roof setting right on the ground. But when you get out of the car to ...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-joys-of-hiking.html?showComment=1560963747835
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The Joys of Hiking!
I've read so many beautiful quotes lately about nature. Getting out on the Florida Trails allows me to appreciate the 'beauty that surrou...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2017/06/babies-at-blue.html
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Babies at the Blue!
Blue Run Park in Dunnellon, FL is the best place to see critters of every description, especially birds! We saw this Juvenile Littl...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2021/11/hike-129-blue-run-park-in-dunnellon.html?showComment=1637437354441
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Hike #129 Blue Run Park in Dunnellon
We've hiked quite a bit this week because of the beautiful weather. Ibis And there are SO many birds and critters around right now. I thoug...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The Majestic Live Oak Tree
When we first moved into this house in Florida, the real estate agent told us that the Live Oak Tree on the other side of the golf course ...
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" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": The Majestic Live Oak Tree
When we first moved into this house in Florida, the real estate agent told us that the Live Oak Tree on the other side of the golf course ...
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https://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/2015/06/beautiful-roses.html?showComment=1434459217793
" Welcome to Lavender Dreams ": Beautiful Roses
I call these my 'shabby chic' roses. They are from a little spindly rose bush on the hot West side of my house. But they produce the mo...
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