Step Into Our Parlor

The parlor, the first room to be what we are calling finished...it looks pretty much like it did last year. BUT, the ceiling and woodwork has all been painted (Bob) - the floor, "chandy" and windows have been cleaned (me) I gathered up the cherubs and angels left by the previous owners.... and put them on the mantle.

The lady who lived here before us was into making ceramics and I believe the majority of the cherubs and angels were made by her.

On to the next room....................

Could It Be Possible????

Mom and I have been crocheting Snowflakes! Today we decided to starch the ones we have made so far - and mom commented that we must miss the snow, since we are making snowflakes....could that be possible ??? Here mom is putting the snowflake in our home-made starch made with cornstarch. Then she put them on a towel - pulling them and shaping them just so....

Here they are waiting to dry.......and that was our project of the day.

Bob.......

Bob painting the medallion in the foyer ~ it looks so much better... and then....I just mentioned that maybe he should paint all the raised design in gold....just kidding honey....keep up the good work!!! Work has taken a not so frantic pace since we learned that there will not be a Tour of Homes this year. One of us breathed a sigh of relief (and it wasn't the one who does the MOST work!!!)

It has to get worse....

Our living room. We have this same colored carpet in the living room, the hallway, and the downstairs bedroom. It is a nice color and must have been beautiful when it was new, but now it is very stained and just plain nasty. We have had it steam cleaned twice and it is as good as it can get! So today.... we ripped it up. Now what are we going to do???

We have calculated the cost of all the options - and we have found a very reasonably priced (that means CHEAP) piece of carpet at a carpet warehouse. Whatever we do....we are rid of the majority of that nasty carpet! Stay tuned.

Painting....

Bob has plans to do lots 0f painting this year - downstairs mostly trim and ceilings. The real work will come upstairs where lots of patching and painting needs to be done. This picture is taken in the living room. As I have mentioned before I am not a good painter, but I did manage the first coat on 3 pocket doors with no drips-splats- or spills!!! Yay Jeri!!

Only 345 Days Til Christmas!

Hobby Lobby 90% Off Couldn't Resist

Beautiful ~ Beautiful ~ Beautiful

Seems like only a couple of days ago that we were traveling down the road in an ice storm.... then today there were shrubs that need trimmin'.... And a very dirty porch that needed scrubbin'... (after I snapped this shot, I kicked off my shoes and ENJOYED splashing in the water bare-footed)... BUT, Mr. Weatherman man says rain and a possible thunderstorm tonight will end this unseasonably warm weather . Whatever, Mr. Weatherman... today was FANTASTIC!

Happy 2009!

About 30 years ago I discovered the writings of Gladys Taber. For me, reading her books is very calming and relaxing - like stepping back to a simpler time. This excerpt from one of her books was published 50 years ago!! If the stress of EVERYTHING begins to overwhelm you in 2009, I would suggest you snuggle up with one of her books, and just relax for awhile. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do...wishing you a blessed New Year.