Saturday, September 28, 2019
Monday, September 23, 2019
Fun With Instant Photography
Newton expressing his opinion on my bunions, nightie, and freshly pedicured toes.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Sunroom Status: Completed!
I had a vision for this room just off the kitchen that was mostly accomplished soon after we moved in. I disliked the clunky, noisy ceiling fan that came with the house and recently replaced it with a sleeker, silent one. The paint color I love so much! For those of you who shy away from bright colors, this won't be your cup of tea, but for me, the pinker the better! I had four shades of pink left over from other painting projects and threw it together in a bucket and stirred. The result was this bright lavenderish mauve that I'll also use to paint the hallway to my bathroom, bedroom, and office.
The wall of souvenirs, photos, and collectibles. My hoya is happy to be back in here after three months in the dining room with not enough light to produce blooms. I also built a small wall section to close off access to the hall which makes my private space much quieter. On the other side is space for a linen closet that will be finished in the near future.
This is a room of light and beverages. The coffee bar has been in this spot since the beginning, but having a nicely painted wall rather than a hodgepodge of test colors behind it is a definite improvement.
The bar is open!
The new barstools tuck neatly under the counter and allow for better traffic flow out onto the deck. Off to the left is the kitchen which at this point is fully functional but still needs a lot of work. I will be delighted when the day arrives that I can post pics of it completed. A girl needs something to do over the winter to keep her out of trouble.
Where Did The Summer Go?
I have been remiss about so many things. In order to work on the indoor projects the yard has suffered. The weeds are doing well though the lovely grass I started a year ago has died. Neglecting the garden has meant the harvest has been a bit pitiful. Only a couple of meal's worth of green beans. The half dozen yellow zucchini were delicious, as are the tomatoes that braved the hot weather with no fertilizer and not nearly enough watering. Regular housework has been left in the dust and I have done laundry mostly because I've run out of grungy work clothes. My walking program that was in its sixteenth month went completely off the rails while I waited around for the plumber, electrician, HVAC guy to show up. Plus it was often just too freaking hot when I did have a sliver of time. Soon I will be posting photos of completed projects as the house gets back in order. The garage that has served as my workshop and general dumping ground is still a total disaster, but these things take time. I also have a number of blog posts that have been percolating in my brain for months but I have lacked the energy at the end of some long days to write. Hmmmm, beer and an episode of The 100? Or write a thoughtful/funny/observational post? The beer and Netflix won out pretty much every time. So. Thanks for showing up of late for the meager bits I have managed to post. And stay tuned for cool stuff to come!
