Raderer Spirit

02/09/2024

Stop whatcha Doing…

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07/04/2023

Spirit Friends!

How do you recharge your batteries?

Me? I head home to laugh with my parents, brother, sister, brother in law and the rest of my awesome family.

Too much fun and this gal gets migraines. Anyone else??

But… this is my parents breath taking view and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan at magic hour… right before sunset.

Usually, when there are no fireworks. This is the time - the fish flies are out… and so are all the critters who feed on them. Fish jump in the lake. And eagles swoop to catch the fish.

It’s a beautiful dance of nature… if you haven’t traveled to the Western End of the UP.

It’s gorgeous, inspiring and I’m looking forward to the list I’m putting together for projects this fall. 💚

But… where do you all recharge yourselves?

06/10/2023

Hi Raderer Spirit Friends!

It was a gorgeous evening here in Kentucky and we celebrated with fantastic friends and neighbors the next step for my oldest sons education.

As we enjoyed the laughter of last night we realized we took no pictures. So, the chairs are stacked up but the lanterns are still up. They were pretty last night as they softly glowed.

We had flowers and video games as center pieces as a little joke but, the younger kids thought they were great.

Wish I took pictures of this taco chicken roll up “rose” thing we made that Eric’s Cousin talked us through. Holy moly. Will make again. And post a picture. It’s a party must. Fantastic! 💚🌟🙌

Spirit friends… we borrowed chairs from friends. I got a big bunch of flowers from Costco and split them up into all these vases… to look fancy (but their not) and the blue is fake. It needed blue. It’s been in my basement for forever.

My girls helped to put up the Chinese lanterns because as must as I love the balloon arches - my 6’4” son - wasn’t having that.

I would have! Lol… y’all know I would have! Ace? No way.

Borrowed the vintage video games from his brother… he collects them. Ace thought they were kinda cool.

We did a Mexican taco bar… because I need a theme - it helps my brain work better and it’s easy. And again, Eric’s cousin made these chicken roll up things that were amazing and we wanted them again. 🫣🤗

Point is friends… throw a party. And if you invite us? We have a tent. Lol. 💙💙

And - I have no regrets about no taking pictures. It was a great night. 😊

06/02/2023

Morning Spirit Friends!

I was contacted to put together 3 flower arrangements for a few staff members at one of my kids schools.

I know, respect and care about these folks.

After thinking about this project I rested on iris’s and sunflowers as the main flowers.

Iris symbolize faith, courage, hope, and wisdom.

Sunflowers symbolize loyalty and adoration.

Knowing these educators have inspired many young people and will continue to do so in the future. I hope they know in a small part they inspired me and they enjoy thier last day with their work family. 💚

05/27/2023

40th Birthday Flowers were delivered today.

Pssstt - just for fun and to make it a little more special. This bouquet has 40 white roses in it for the birthday gal. 💚

05/25/2023

I’m obsessed with these wispy ferns.

They remind me of a Dr. Seuss character or something in the Lorax.

They are pretty cool right??

05/22/2023

Stephens/Jackson Wedding Flowers 💙
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05/22/2023

Wedding flowers!

I love flowers as you all know and I had the opportunity to do this dreamy wedding in blue for a special friends daughter.

More pictures to follow. But, this was my first arch. Blue hydrangeas, greenery, roses and so much more were what I hoped to make this beautiful couples dream come true as they said - “I do.”

It was a lot of planning. Months of prep and days of hydrating.

But, I’m overjoyed - they were so excited with how it turned out and that is the whole point.

Making someone else feel that with flowers or art is… amazing.

If you know someone that wants to feel amazing too… pm me. This was great!

03/29/2023

Had the opportunity to work with 2 amazing young adults this month at Dreams with Wings!

These are the art projects they did… recycled art. A brave lion mask - they painted and decorated on different backgrounds that show my friends personality. My buddy J, did a sunset and lady E, a rainbow.

I adore this place and the people who get to attend. 💚

03/13/2023

A few other watercolor marker thank you notes…

Inspired by quilting, collage art, color and iconic images.

03/11/2023

Gah! The best!! Donna Korpi 💚

Learn the history and mystery of the Superman Ice Cream flavor, and discover the best places to enjoy this iconic Michigan frozen treat!