"Blessed is she who saves furniture from dumpsters, for she shall embarrass her husband and children but have AMAZING projects." ~ Unknown This desk did not come from a dumpster. It was actually given to me by a friend almost 20 years ago -- oh my gosh, has it been that long?!?!?! For most of … Continue reading Directionally Challenged
Renovation
So Much To Do, So Little Time
"Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days." ~ Zig Ziglar If I had a penny for every time I've been told, "I don't know how you get so much done!" -- I'd be a very rich woman! It's really not rocket science, it's just planning. One … Continue reading So Much To Do, So Little Time
Weekend reads
"You only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it, as fully as possible." Living life fully isn't always about being on the go. There are times that it is more important to slow down, and relish those things around us . . .loved ones we don't see often, memories we'll cherish, sights … Continue reading Weekend reads
Of Pools and Tents
When you're the one-woman renovating team. . .things go slow sometimes. Pools When I bought the Alabama house, there was an above-ground pool in the back yard. Woo hoo said everyone! Except me. Ummm. . .guys? The house was vacant for 10 years. Therefore the pool was neglected for 10 years. No cover. Not cleaned. … Continue reading Of Pools and Tents
Shrinking stairs
"Always expect the unexpected. You'll still be surprised" ~ Karen Steele An evening or so ago, I decided to finish unloading the furniture from my van. How I got it out is a whole 'other story, but one piece in particular. . . A chest of drawers. . . Caused me to notice an idiosyncrasy … Continue reading Shrinking stairs
Starting Point
I'm not sure how old this photo is, probably 8-10 years old, taken before the paint started peeling. This was taken from the real estate listing found by my daughter when I mentioned I'd had a job offer in Alabama. I fell in love with the photos included in the listing. I fell in love … Continue reading Starting Point
Bits and Pieces
"God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done." ~ Anonymous I'm not so sure about that as it seems as though every time it rains or there is a bit of wind, another section of my privacy fence falls over. I finally purchased the hex nut bit I needed for my impact … Continue reading Bits and Pieces
