I love surprises! My dear friend Jim has been cleaning out his basement and showering me with all kinds of surprises off and on for the last month or so. Today, however, he really saved the day. I had been debating as to how I was going to finish a large project without hauling it down into the basement, and well, Jim came through for me with such a cool surprise!
Is that not super?!! My other sander would have blown dust everywhere and I would have had to tarp the entire inside of my house! At least this will keep it down to a minimum.
Jim and I share a lot of common interests, some of which are plants, gardening, refinishing furniture, collecting, collecting and more collecting. Of course then we realize we need to weed out in order to bring in more. So we swap, share and mull over what to keep and what not to keep. For instance, I am the proud owner of this beautiful Aloe plant. Do you see what it's sitting in? Another gift from Jim. It's an old prime rib warmer that also has the Au jus container to match. They're made from copper and make the perfect vessel to hold plants. I also have acquired a set of pink dessert plates and candle holders to match. I'm going to have to do something very special for Jim. Any ideas? Let me know, until then. Carpe Diem, Raylene
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Rain Day
I love candles...Especially on rainy,dark days. They make a room warm and cozy. Even Jack and Lucy appreciate the quietness of a throw, candles and a good book the IPad.
I'm still learning how to place pictures, so please bare with me. Here's a few shots of the project I'm working on right now. As soon as the weather breaks, I have plants and a garden to tend to and Eric will be back on the roof! Until then, Carpe Diem, Raylene
I'm still learning how to place pictures, so please bare with me. Here's a few shots of the project I'm working on right now. As soon as the weather breaks, I have plants and a garden to tend to and Eric will be back on the roof! Until then, Carpe Diem, Raylene
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
New Projects
The last few days have been very busy...My good friend Jim and I have been swapping garden plants and houseplants. He was here yesterday and shovel in hand I filled up the back of his SUV...he's dropping by later with more digs for me! Love swapping plants...In the mean time, I set out early this morning on a mission to gather together supplies I need for some projects I have in mind...The weather is suppose to turn rainy and cool for a few days and I thought now would be a good time to start. I have a few pics of some of what I'm doing and will do a step by step later when I finish. Can you guess? I had some inspiration from Kate at Centsational Girl...check out her blog at http://www.centsationalgirl.com.
Monday, October 10, 2011
October Golf!
A very golf happy John |
But, back to the real world...I've been thinking about new projects and when and how I should start. Being that the weather is still cooperating, I'm thinking I need to do all the outside things first. The new roof is coming on this week and I wanted to post before and after pics to share. I'm so excited to see this grand old home getting it's well deserved make-over. Carpe Diem, Raylene
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Pumpkins and Hayrides!

With the weather being absolutely gorgeous, John and I are going to get in a last round of golf! Maybe I'll get him to stop at some yard sales along the way!! Carpe Diem, Raylene
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