He Has a New Book

Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day.



He was up at 5:00 a.m.


I rolled out of bed at 6:00 just in time to see this.


I smelled it before I saw it.


Crunchy, crusty, goodness.


The tree is up and it's officially the beginning of
the Christmas Season at our house.

Under Construction

There is a reason why I haven't been around lately.
We've been very busy.
I wish I could tell you we have started our new home build.
Not yet.



Before we start with the new build, there were a few things we needed to tend to
at our senior home. This project went on way too long.



Finally finished.
The metal posts will eventually be replaced with trees.
That's on our to-do list.



We also had to build miles and miles of fence.




I don't know why I say "we".

I should say "he".


He builds them,
I decorate them.


This one is not quite done.
The posts need to be lopped off.


These are the before/during pictures.





And here is the after, minus the gravel that will cover the dirt.
Are you wondering why some of the cross boards are white?
My husband is a picker. He uses whatever is around.
I like that about him.



He took this...


And made this....



For this.
My idea...not fancy but free.
A penny saved here, is a penny saved for the new home.


We decided to use wire fencing in back to make it feel more open
and to keep all the wild turkeys, deer and coyotes out.


Fireplace in place.
Climbing roses planted along fence to hide propane tank.


Raised beds in.


Lettuce coming up.


Twinkie lights up.


Plants from pots planted.


Compost pile growing.


Roses are blooming.


Trees are turning.


Still on the to-do list...
Replace ugly shade on shed.
Replace kitty door.
Clean out shed so we can hide ugly mowers inside.
Call the metal salvage guys to remove old dryer.
Paint house to match shed.


We're also working on the inside now.


And when everything on the to-do list is done...
we can start with the new build .
I'm tired.

The Lion is Mion

I haven't posted in awhile but I haven't forgotten about you.
I found this great guy and wanted to share.



He's keeping this guy company.


Purrrfect Pals.

Sunday Project

More fun with spray paint.


Before it was hit with a can of Valspar Exotic Sea spray paint.


After (with new seat fabric.)







One down, five to go.

Mason Jars

My friend jean was headed to the thrift store to drop off some items.
She asked me if I could use some canning jars.
Oh yes, I can definitely use them.






All of them.
Aren't they lovely?


I found this metal lamp at a yard sale.
I was considering giving it a coat of paint.


I saw this in Real Simple magazine today.
What do you think?



Jean gave me this table too.


Thanks Jean.
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It's found a nice home between the safari chairs.


We turned the Aloha into a music studio.


Son #3 needed a place to practice.
I love to hear him play,
but after hearing the same song 500 times....


This was the perfect solution.