Friday, January 27, 2012

Our Pre Moving Process

 

My moving process is like peeling an onion consisting of four layers. The outer most layer is all the no longer wanted or needed items about the house. If they wouldn't fetch at least two bucks at a yard sale then they go in donation boxes. This week I gratefully dropped off a minivan full of stuff. There is noticeably more breathing room around here.

I've moved on to the next layer (probably the favorite) which is one of sorting through all my personal belongings.What is cast aside then becomes moving sale fodder.

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This current move requires aggressive action and attitude. We are downsizing 600 square feet- from a 1800 square foot house for a 1200 sf home. Well, that sentence was a little unnerving to type.

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The linen totes have gone from five down to two. Some forgotten projects were found. My first project from quilt class, just in time for some happy heart decorating.

 

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Found this quilt for baby Rock to enjoy for a little while. He is growing so fast.

 

 

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Tomorrow we dive into the hardest layer. Those packrat boys need to start parting with their precious excess stuff.

You might be wondering what the last layer could be. It's when the moving truck is in the driveway and there is too much cargo and not enough space, and we wonder what we can really live without. Then a call to Thrift King is in order. They do a great job of taking it off our hands.

Sunday, January 08, 2012

The Word Is Venture


Venture: verb (used with object)

To undertake to express, as when opposition or resistance appears likely to follow; be bold enough;
DARE.
Finally landed on this years word. It will be exciting to see where it takes us.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011

Homemade Cough Medicine


It works! With ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard.It looks so pretty in this eapg juice glass.

Saturday, October 08, 2011

Vintage Bakeware, Fire King Appreciation

Pyrex is my favorite bakeware, then Fire King, then Corning, then Federal, then McKee, then Glasbake,...then everything else.

Fire King Kimberly mugs, in yellow and brown. I'm old enough to remember drinking coco with my best friend Eileen, from this pattern (only in blue).


Rare 1968 pattern, Fire King chickens and fruit.

This four piece set sits proudly on display on top of my 1950s white metal kitchen cabinets. The big decision: keep or sell?


Beauty and practicality are always desirable in the kitchen, don't you think?

Sunday, October 02, 2011

Latest Soft Addiction-- Pinterest

Oh my, finally followed the pack and joined the Pinterest craze. It is yet another soft addiction to add to my life.
Sheri, if you want an invite, I can hook you up.
It really is an organized way to keep track of my interests and design ideas.

In other news, Baby Rock tried keeping awake to root for the Stilllers, but when they fell behind he lost interest, zzzzzzzz, classic CORFing.

 He did sport a cute outfit for the event though.


Two more short weeks till Grandma gets to look after him. Better do some more back strengthening exercises.


Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Summer's Harvest

 Dehydrated Tomatoes

 Flat leaf Parsley

 Black Walnuts

 Basil

Green Beans