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March 19, 2015

Home Projects

Filed under: Home — gardener @ 10:45 am

The home projects continue with Marcel being ‘almost’ done with our outside furniture- We decided earlier this week that we would leave them all taken apart- which would give us more space to take everything off the two walls that need a paint update- From there we’ll wash down the walls, give them a fresh new coat of yellow paint (it doesn’t get happier than yellow), and then start working on getting the gardening done. I’m very much looking forward to seeing my herbs and vegetables grow this year, plus seeing the flowers blossom and grow.

I’ve even got a few gatherings in the works as the days get longer.

Speaking of longer days- we did postpone the inside painting until we can leave the doors open for the paint to dry- so that my allergies won’t suffer.

What house projects are you working on?

March 11, 2015

Home Projects

Filed under: Home,Inspiration — gardener @ 1:38 am

The longer daylight hours, plus the addition of sunshine and the swiftly approaching Spring has us (Marcel and I) bursting with energy for new projects.  

We are finally working on getting some painting done in the home, plus my plan to finally put my Annie Sloane paint to good use with a shelf and letter project that I have had in my ‘planning’ since last year.  

Marcel has been cleaning our wood garden furniture.  First with a bleach mixture to clear the greying of the wood, and yesterday he started adding boiled linseed oil.   The difference between the ones he’s done and the ones that still need to be done is amazing.     There is still a lot of life left in that garden furniture we ‘almost’ got rid of.   

As Spring comes to life in your world, what projects do you have happening?  

March 6, 2015

But First- A Long, Hot Bath

Filed under: Home,Life — gardener @ 12:33 pm

I’m in for a night home alone while Marcel works, with a line up of some of my favorite TV shows to play catch-up after a busy week, and an even busier weekend on the agenda…

I have so much to share- but it’s going to have to wait until after tomorrow, where I should find something similar in relation to balance between busy and rest time-

For now- I’m off for a long hot bath- How are you kicking off your weekend?

January 27, 2015

Back in the Saddle

Filed under: Holidays,Home,Things I Love,Travel — gardener @ 4:28 am

I didn’t have much time to spend writing when we were on our trip home. Instead, I spent all of my time focused on spending time with the people I love dearly.

We had adventures on top of adventures, and a few that we didn’t even bargain for- but it made the journey even better. I didn’t have a lot of time for pause, and to think about 2015, but now that we are back home- and I’m getting back into the swing of things- I’m not only being proactive in the great things swirling around for this year, but I’m also pulling a few things together that will allow me to continue to learn and grow.

I have a couple of workshops that I’ll be attending- all in the spirit of learning, plus new potential business ventures on the horizon. I am blessed beyond words, and grateful beyond measure.

October 18, 2014

Final Countdown

Filed under: Holidays,Home,Travel — gardener @ 12:14 pm

Less than 30 days til departure- but who’s counting right? haha MEEEE, that’s who!

September 18, 2014

P.S.

Filed under: Holidays,Home,Things I Love,Travel — gardener @ 10:48 am

We are on the countdown til vacation! YES!! I tend to check the flight app a couple of times a week for no other reason than to look at the countdown til ‘check-in’ and feel the joy it brings me to know that our vacation isn’t too far away. We have been making plans and looking forward to spending time with family and friends during the holiday season.

Can you tell I’m a tad bit excited?

April 8, 2014

Three Days Later…

Filed under: Food for Thought,Home,In the Neighborhood — gardener @ 10:07 am

Three days ago I posted how we were almost a week into this month and there wasn’t a shower in sight. I now stand corrected! Yesterday the rains started, and it’s been a crazy ride ever since. One moment rain, the next sunshine, and the next, a combination of rain and hail. All with some wind thrown into the mix for fun.

Truth is- even though the temp has dropped 10 degrees since yesterday and it’s pretty chilly outside, I know the plants are soaking it up and smiling, as are the trees. After all, they need it to continue their beauty.

The balance of nature reminds me of life- and the importance of having it in our own lives. We need it not merely to survive, but to thrive.

February 28, 2014

Finally-

Filed under: Home,Shop til ya Drop,Things I Love — gardener @ 8:42 am

After months and months of being undecided on a paint color, we’ve finally chosen not just one- but TWO!    I’m so excited, and can’t wait to actually get the ball rolling (or is that the roller rolling?) on this project.     We decided to paint all the walls one color, with the exception of one wall in each room, and that wall will be a contrasting darker color.   I-Can’t-WAIT!

We still have a few things to decide-  like whether we’ll change the color of the trim work, when in reality it can work as it-    plus I still need to decide on what Annie Sloane chalk paint that I’ll be using for the built-in shelving unit, but progress excites me!    Maybe if Marcel is feeling a bit better next week, we can visit one of the stores that carries the Annie Sloane paint, so I can choose the one that will go perfectly with the colors we’ve chosen.    Seeing in person is always the best way to go.

Plus with it appearing that Spring is coming early, looks like we may be able to get it painted earlier than anticipated.  We’ll just need to contact the contractor and set up a date that works for all of us.

February 17, 2014

Home Improvements

Filed under: Home — gardener @ 11:45 am

For a while now, Marcel and I have been in the process of redoing things in our household.    Our ultimate goal is to paint everything, get some new inside doors, and change the decor a little.    I’ve been eyeing some Annie Sloan paint ideas, and I suspect that before all is said and done in our decorating adventure, that some of her techniques will find their way onto some of our furntiture.

In the meantime, we’re going through everything- getting rid of things that no longer serve us, or that we no longer use, plus attempting to make a final decision on the paint colors.

It won’t be long now (hopefully), and we can hire the person who is going to do our painting.   I’m so ready.  I don’t know about you, but home improvements really excite me.  I love the endless possibilities.

February 10, 2014

Pet Rarity- At Least in Our Household

Filed under: Holidays,Home,Life,Pets — gardener @ 1:17 pm

rarityMarcel and I took JJ and Mister M. with us on our little mini getaway last week, and they both loved it.   Mister M. was less than thrilled with the transportation part of the journey, but once in the villa, he was in heaven.  Both of them spent most of their indoor time running up and down the stairs.   If one animal went up, the other was right behind.     It was quite comical at times.

The red leather sofa (which was a perfect accent the black and white checkered ceramic tiled floor) was L shaped- so every evening Marcel would stretch out on one end, and I would stretch out on the other.

The last night we were there-  both of them decided to take over part of the sofa, and curled up beside each other.     This is a rarity.  I can count on one hand the amount of times these lovable pets of ours have done this.

The funny thing-   tonight, they did the exact same thing again, right beside me, while Marcel was napping before work.     Maybe they love each other even more than I suspected?

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