Rose Bud Corner
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"WELCOME to Rose Bud Corner, my inaugural website edition.Here you will find a variety of topics that may interest you. I'll be recommending books, movies, gardening tips, recipes, websites about home decor, tablescapes, and floral design. Watch for gift ideas, craft projects especially for your grandchildren, and easy DIY projects. Maybe you're looking for some suggestions to keep deer away. Look here for ideas.
The site will be updated all the time. So you'll want to revisit it periodically.
This type of format is new for me, so I'm learning along the way".
Rose Marie Crocco
Welcome to ROSE BUD!
There are three beautiful, useful, and inspiring magazines that are worth subscribing to.
Consider SOUTHERN LIVING, SOUTHERN LADY, TEA TIME. The pictures are beautiful, the table scapes are charming, and the recipesare delicious. It's worth sitting down with a cup of tea when you find it arrived to your mailbox.
There are some great clothing designers on QVC. I have personally ordered from them including Susan Graver and Kim Gravel. Kim is a motivational speaker and former Miss Georgia. She is known for her clothing and cosmetic line. Her new book, COLLECTING CONFIDENCE is out now. She is a big personality, humorous, and always full of funny stories. Link: https://www.kimgravel.com/
Books
​A FAMILY OF SPIES by Christin Kuehn is a World War II story. It's a griping tale of Nazi espionage, betrayal, and Pearl Harbor secrets. It's a true story of a prominent Berlin family and a life never told before.
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Life lessons from the flower garden in a new book called SEED TIME AND HARVEST by Charles Capps (available on Amazon)
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Our garden can grow us soul healing gifts to help us put into perspective the things that matter the most in life.
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Here are some book recommendations. LET THEM by Mel Robbins. It's been a best seller for a year. Her strategies will help you cope with difficult situations and people. THE CAFE ON THE EDGE OF THE WORLD by John Strelecky. It's a story about the meaning of life. WOMEN OF MOTOWN - an Oral History by Susan Whitall. If you like the music of the 60s, you will like the story of these musical artists and the hits we heard on the radio, saw on TV with Ed Sullivan, and danced as a teenager. TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE was a best seller for Mitch Albom. His recent book is TWICE. " What if you got to do everything in your life - again?" A great piece of fiction. LIFE, LAW AND LIBERTY is a memoir by Justice Anthony M. Kennedy. As a devout Catholic and conservative, his perspective on life, and his service to our nation for half century, it is a riveting story of his life as a judge on the Supreme Court. THE FIRST EIGHT by Jim Clyburn is a "personal history of the pioneering black congressman who shaped a nation." In celebration of AMERICA 250, it's another piece of history vital to the understanding of our Country. TRULY by Lionel Richie brings music to the forefront of the entertainment industry. How can you forget the beautiful duo with Diana Ross - ENDLESS LOVE. He's won an Oscar, a Golden Globe, four Grammy awards, and eighteen American Music Awards. What a musical genius!
T.V. & Movies
​Down Cemetery Road starring Emma Thompson. Eight episodes are streaming on Apple TV. A well done thriller with twists and turns among the guilty parties. Be aware of some violence and language.
Nuremberg takes us to the end of the second World War and the trial of Herman Goring, second in command. It starts Russell Crow and Rami Malek. Both give great performances in this psychological showdown and the Nazi war criminals. It's streaming on Apple TV or Amazon Prime. ​
Gardening & Environment
​​Our kids recently surprised us with the most amazing gift. It's called FEATHERCAM. It's a bird feeder with a camera and AI bird identification.
We get notices throughout the day about the birds visiting the feeder. We can see it from anywhere. It has a clear angle with the 144 wide- lens for a broader view. It's solar powered which keeps the camera charged. On a full charge the battery last 4-6 months. What an ideal birthday or holiday gift for the nature/bird lover.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
America 250
In celebration of America 250, watch for events in your area from February 1 to July 4.
In honor of George Washington think about a trip to Mt. Vernon. It's recently been refurbished. Most don't even take the time to visit his birthplace - Popes Creek, VA. On your history tour, a very out of the way site is one most hardly ever heard about. It's Ferry Farm in Stafford/Fredericksburg, VA. It's George's childhood home where he lived after his father moved the family from Popes Creek. It's there that we learned about the fabled story of the cherry tree, and that we should never tell a lie. These historic places helped plant our roots in forming a new nation. February symbolizes love and friendship. It's this month that we not only honor America but strengthen our love for family and friends. Bring out that special tea pot and enjoy a sip with love ones as George's mother would have done in her home in Fredericksburg. The Mary Washington House can be another stop on your history tour. Her real tea pot is featured there.
Food & Recipes
This recipe is easy and a real winner. Beat 2 eggs with 1/2 cup oil. Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Add to a box of Brownie Mix. Form a dough that you can either use as drop cookies, or roll into balls. Bake 5-6 minutes 350 degrees, do not overbake.Use parchment paper on the cookie sheet.
Decor,Crafts & Floral Design
​FLOWER magazine has chosen its flower of the year - Fire Light Hydrangea. Colors range from cream to pinkish red. It grows in zones 3-7, begins blooming in June, and makes an ideal cut flower. Each year the major paint companies reveal their paint colors of the year. Sherwin Williams chose Universal Khaki. It's a warm neutral. Hidden Gem is Behrs choice. It's a smokey jade. Benjamin Moore selected Silhouette Af-655 - burnt winter. Lastly, Cloud Dancer is Pantones color of the year. Its a lofty white. If you're ready to make a color change in your home, you may want to explore these options.
Household Hints
Coming Soon
Rose Bud Reflections
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"The happiest people I know are people who don't even think about being happy. They just think about being good neighbors, good people.
And then happiness sort of sneaks in the back window while they are busy doing good."
Harold Kushner
American Rabbi and Author
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