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🌸✨ Welcome to the 5 Days of The Secret Garden

🌸✨ Welcome to the 5 Days of The Secret Garden! This week, we explore the timeless beauty of The Secret Garden with five enchanting days of creativity, nature, and wonder! Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved novel, each day invites you to explore the story’s magic through poetry, tea, nature, and art.

Today, we’re exploring the magic of forgotten gardens with a selection of garden-theme poetry. First, we read “The Deserted Garden” by Elizabeth Barrett Browning, a bittersweet poem that captures the wistful beauty of an abandoned, once-cherished garden. Then we’ll find comfort and delight in “The Old-Fashioned Garden” by John Russell Hayes—a charming celebration of simple flowers and the peaceful joy of a lovingly tended garden. 🌷💚

Let’s open the gate together and rediscover the magic that grows in secret places. 🌱✨

Step into the timeless beauty of The Secret Garden

Step into the timeless beauty of The Secret Garden with five enchanting days of creativity, nature, and wonder! Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved classic, each day brings a new way to explore the story’s themes through poetry, tea, nature, and art.

✨ Day 1: The Magic of Forgotten & Secret Gardens — Reflect on lost and hidden beauty with The Deserted Garden by Elizabeth Barrett Browning and the joys of The Old-Fashioned Garden, by John Russell Hayes.

🫖 Day 2: Crumpets & Crows: Tea Time in the Secret Garden — Sip on a cuppa and learn to make your own crumpets for a truly English treat.

🌿 Day 3: Wild & Wuthering: A Nature Study of the Yorkshire Moors — Discover the wild beauty of the Yorkshire Moors. Journal heather, gorse, the rowan tree, and spot a mistle thrush in your nature notebook.

🎨 Day 4: Create Beautiful Plant Markers for Your Own Secret Garden — Paint garden plant markers on stones to bring a bit of secret garden whimsy to your own backyard.

🖌 Day 5: Art from the Secret Garden — Create your own charming and unique art piece using your favorite quote from The Secret Garden.

Plus, enjoy a curated Secret Garden Reading List to enrich your journey. Let the garden gate swing open — adventure awaits!

Hark! Let us make merry... ...in honor of the Bar

Hark! Let us make merry...

...in honor of the Bard! Upon the three and twentieth day of April doth Master Shakespeare’s birth befall. And lo! A most delightful lesson awaiteth thee upon the Masterpiece Society blog.

Cast aside thy thoughts of Romeo and fair Juliet—instead, craft thou a mixed-media visage of the Bard himself, that he may lend a touch of noble wit and learned air unto thy homeschool days, most worthily so!

(Findest thou this lesson through the l!nk in yonder b!o.)

✒️ Teacheth thou Shakespeare? ✒️ Being th

✒️ Teacheth thou Shakespeare? ✒️

Being the devoted and right-careful mother thou art, thou dost perceive that, for thy cherished offspring to receive a full and proper education, thou must needs find a way to teach Master Shakespeare with wisdom—and perchance help thy young one form a true and lasting bond with the Bard of Avon.

Read all about how to teach your children Shakespeare in our blog post, through the l!nk in our b!o 😁

Something magical is blooming soon... 🌺🌻🌷

Something magical is blooming soon... 🌺🌻🌷🌼🌸

Next week, we’re taking a deep dive into The Secret Garden, with tea times and crafts, poetry and painting, and a super special giveaway! Be sure you’re following along—we’ll let you know ALL about it this Friday! 😁

"The quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth

"The quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven..."

Give ear, good Studio & Awaken to Delight members, to tidings I unfold. Gather ye this Tuesday within the halls of the Beautiful Life Community as Lady Lara Molettiere (@larasplace) shall host a most wondrous Poetry Tea Time in honor of National Poetry Month!

There shall be verse, sweet as spring’s own song, and a nod to the Bard himself, for Master Shakespeare’s day of birth approacheth on the 23rd. I, too, have prepared a special lesson in the noble art for thy delight: this yonder rainy day scene!

But prithee, forget not—thou must needs register to partake in this merry gathering!

(Just a reminder: EVERY member of Masterpiece Society Studio & Awaken to Delight have FULL access to this community! If you aren’t in a membership, you can join just The Beautiful Life Community for only $21/month through the button on the right.)

🐰 Easter is right around the corner! 🐰 If y

🐰 Easter is right around the corner! 🐰

If you're looking for some last minute bunny-themed ideas for the holidays, look no further than our Bunny Tea Time and Party Guide! 😍 In it you will find all sorts of rabbit-themed goodies and treats, perfect for all your Easter festivities!

Don't wait: check out the link in our b!o to find out more! 😁🐇🌷🪻🌻

Looking for a simple yet delightful Easter-themed

Looking for a simple yet delightful Easter-themed art project to do with your kids? This FREE watercolor bunny tutorial is the perfect way to bring creativity into your homeschool!

Watercolor is so forgiving, making it great for kids who might feel nervous about drawing or painting. So gather your little artists, grab some supplies, and let’s paint a soft and whimsical bunny together! Check out the link in our b!o for more!

🦄 FLASH SALE!!! 🦄 HAPPY UNICORN DAY! For to

🦄 FLASH SALE!!! 🦄

HAPPY UNICORN DAY! For today only, you can get our Unicorn art lesson for just $7! This lesson is easy and whimsical for all unicorn lovers, perfect for C. S. Lewis fans who want to paint Jewel the Unicorn! Don't miss out on the magical fun! 😍🌈✨

Happy Teatime Tuesday! Are you looking for a fun a

Happy Teatime Tuesday! Are you looking for a fun and exiting way to celebrate spring? Then look no further than our Fairy Teatime & Party Guide! 🧚‍♀️🧚🧚‍♂️

This was one of our absolute FAVORITE tea times to put together! Full of all sorts of yummy fairy-themed snacks, we have to say that the fairy ring cake (complete with mushroom cake pops and edible moss!) is still high on our list of favorite cakes. It may seem complicated, but it was super easy to do, with just a little patience and time. 🍄

If you want to learn how to make your own fairy ring cake and other goodies to have your own fairy tea time, check out our blog post by following link in our b*o! You do NOT want to miss out on this spring-themed fun!

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Did you know that every month we send out a newsle

Did you know that every month we send out a newsletter with all the latest FREEBIES and DOWNLOADABLES? No joke! April's email was sent out this morning, with links to all the fun things we have available. Things like:

✨ Our April Nature Guide, with everything you need for your nature studies, all in one packet! April's nature theme is SPRING WILDFLOWERS, which you don't want to miss out on.

✨ Monthly Celebrations List, with a whole month's worth of holidays at a glance, so you can prepare your art lessons and projects in advance.

✨ Creativity Prompts, with a fun and easy art or handicraft prompt for every day of the month!

✨ Not only that, but we have FREE art lessons available every month, with step-by-steps details and ideas for bringing creativity into your homeschool, the easy way.

Want ever more fun freebies for Fine Arts Fridays? Sign up for our email list today!

🐰 Delight in the Return of Spring with a Bunny-

🐰 Delight in the Return of Spring with a Bunny-Themed Tea Party! 🐰

Spring is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a Bunny Tea Party filled with delicious treats, dress-up ideas, bunny-themed crafts, and fun activities for the whole family? Whether you're planning a special tea time, an Easter gathering, or just a delightful afternoon of bunny-inspired fun, our Bunny Tea Time & Party Guide has everything you need to create a magical experience! 🐇

In this teatime session you will find:

✨ "Rabbit Trails" (trivia!)
✨ Bunny Poems
✨ A Bunny-Themed Recipes
✨ Decorating and Dress-Up Ideas
✨ Bunny Activities & Games
✨ And so much more!

Don't be late for this very important Teatime Date! 🐰 Find out more through the 🔗 in our bio and our stories!

Did you remember to wear green today? 🍀 Happy

Did you remember to wear green today? 🍀

Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you'd like to celebrate the holiday with an artsy flair, check out our FREE art lesson, found over on YouTube! There, we create a clover field out of watercolors and ink!

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