Alfa Holden's Blog

When we begin on our journey of healing we tend to focus on the tangible. We like to pick things apart.

We rid ourselves of the toxicity our eyes see. Out of sight, out of mind. Or so we think. Maybe we really just “store” them.

Our hands are always moving, staying busy. We take off our boots and beat off the muck of despair that we’ve been dragging our hearts around in.

But after we tackle the exterior, we need to delve deep within the magical place that we talk about, but seldom enter.

Lets get to the root of our heartache, shall we? We need to clean prune our souls.

This is going to require laser focus. You won’t look in the mirror. You’ll be swimming through the Universe that resides between your ribs.

You’ll have to do time on the inside.

Alone.

Until next time,

Alfa

I have many heartfelt writings on my Facebook pages.  

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– girl reaching for poetic life-

It’s coming ya’ll! 

Fall is right around the corner. It was 50 degrees this morning in Kentucky! Never mind that we’ll make it to 80 by lunch and I’ll be sweltering, the cooler nighttime temps tell me that summer is leaving sooner rather than later.

I’m dreaming of cozy clothes to cuddle in on those crisp fireside nights. I’m breaking out the sweatshirts, the flannel, and the knee high boots as we speak.

It won’t be long until gooey marshmallow bits will be worn by smiling lips everywhere. Hot Cocoa sales will go through the roof and chili commercials will dance across our screens, beckoning our souls. (I’m making myself hungry)

Our porches will be full of multicolor mums and pumpkin explosions. We’ll scour the candy aisles for the perfect Trick or Treat goodies and help our children plan their costumes for Halloween.

If you have a pumpkin addiction (like me) you’ll fill your home with all the DIY’s you’ve created over the years. I’ve amassed quite the pumpkin patch just so you know. 🤣🤣🤣

Some I remake over to coincide with my current theme, others are timeless and hold special meaning.

Fall has always been a reminder of CHANGE for me. I watch the leaves on the trees behind my home turn into a mosaic masterpiece. And I am inspired by the way they boldly announce their descent. Even when they fall, they do so with intensity and intention.

I hope you’re looking forward to this season as much as I am. There is something about beginning “new” with a fresh start that gives hope in all things.

Until next time,

Alfa

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Don’t you love unusual and unexpected flower planters that you can tuck into your home landscape?

If so, I have a super cute way to mix a vintage and poetic style into your outdoor or indoor garden décor!

Typewriters! You heard me right. Be on the hunt for rusted out, much-loved, typewriters that have no more “typing” left in them.

I don’t think this planter could scream “ME” more than it does!

I used to pass on many typewriter finds at thrift stores and yard sales because they didn’t actually “type” anymore, and I was fixated on using them for what they were intended to do. Type.

Silly me. I don’t make that mistake now.

I collect typewriters and I use them to type all of my custom poetry that I offer in my Etsy store

One of the many Typewriters I use to type Etsy orders

A friend gave me a rusted out typewriter thinking I could use it for a yard decoration. When I say rusted, it was beyond saving.

I decided on a whim to save the shell and tear out the rusted middle and plant succulents inside..

Now I’m not advocating dismantling a working vintage typewriter to make a planter. I would never do that. I had serious reservations about turning this one into one and it was as bad as I’ve ever seen a typewriter.

But, if I can save one old discarded typewriter (even a non-working one) from the landfill, and use it for home décor, I’m going to try!

Imagine the letters that this typewriter has typed! Oh the stories it could tell… or perhaps it did? Perhaps it helped another author write out their heart! I’d like to think it did!

I grow SUCCULENTS (my favorite) all year long and they are very forgiving how and where you plant them.

Typewriter planter with succulents

I figured they would be my best bet since the typewriter interior was very constricted and shallow and I didn’t know how well it would hold potting soil. I got out my pliers and went to work. And it was work. Removing the guts of the typewriter was no small job. I left the metal backing of the typewriter on to hold the potting soil. I then got a coconut liner and lined the bottom of it and then filled with potting soil. It’s not a perfect fix, but it allows for drainage and keeps most of the soil inside.

I have to take it inside my garage during the winter months because here in Kentucky succulents can’t take the winter temps. I water them about once a month during the wintertime. Whenever I bring the typewriter back out and plop it in my landscape in the Spring, the succulents immediately start to thrive throughout summer until Fall.

I receive more compliments on this planter than anything else in my garden. So the next time you see an old rusted typewriter…. Stop! Consider using it in your landscape to hold some pretties! I think its a wonderful addition to any Poetic Home!

Until next time!

Alfa

I have many Facebook pages but have started one for Poetic DIY.

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I still make wishes

I still make wishes. Do you? I can’t imagine going through life and never hoping or dreaming. Wishing is my way of vocalizing a “goal”. I say it to myself. I breathe it out loud. I speak what I hope to obtain.

I still make wishes. Do you?

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