:: To Done::

::DAY 31::

This is what I did today.

The last day to write, in the personal challenge to write everyday,  for the month of October.



I hung out with my tiniest and newest grandson.  He, lying on my couch; Me, snapping pictures of his well hidden form…



So precious.

On Monday, his mommy returns to work and he will be here everyday. It will be fun! Getting to see my grand children on a daily basis…because their parents are hard working people!  That is a satisfaction that brings me much joy.

Let’s see what else did I do today?

I went to my first Fall Festival… that I’ve gone to in YEARS!  It was fun. Seeing my grandchildren… **heavily edited photo to follow**



the “Just in Case League” (A Lion, Wonder Woman, BATMAN and ROBIN a.k.a.: Boy Wonder!)  go from Trunk to Trunk and collect candy… and then we were treated with a spectacular Black Light Puppet show… called “Rescue” …They loved it!  We were gone all of 1 -1/2 hours… FUN!

I loved it. 

I don’t have any pictures, because well…it is a black light show. But, if The Puppet Team leader posts a video…I’ll be sure and link it.  It was spectacular. Really!

That’s it for me… I loved writing everyday this month.  I don’t usually write every single day. I will TRY…but I don’t know if I’ll keep it up, you know?  With 4 kiddos here everyday starting Monday… I’ll be pretty busy!

But, then again…I’ll have plenty to write about.

Oh… just to let you know.  I did finally get my dining room table cleared off from all the sewing and couch  BY-PRODUCT stuff…TODAY!  That was one thing I was glad to get to-done. 

Tomorrow… I’m not “To-Doing” much…so maybe I’ll post a picture of my table!  I may even put something PRETTY  and FALL-LIKE on it! :)

Thanks everyone for following along really, and for all the sweet encouragement!


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"Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season will reap if we faint not."
~Galatians 6:9

:: A lot Can Change in 31 Days of Blogging::

:: Day 30::

Let's see what did I learn??

• That, while I do procrastinate on big things…

-Taken Mother’s Day 2010!!! -


I am still working in the back ground on little things.

• That if you take something in little chunks…

Eventually… you will enjoy the fruits of your labor.

“slow and steady does win the race’ Or at least gets to sit down at the finish line sooner 
(OR LATER).



Lastly…

• Nothing gives 70’s swag lamps staying power…

 

        --Like Frat House seating arrangements!!!



Yes… I have a set of couches.

A Trifecta… of couches.
Almost.
More of a TRIPLE THREAT REALLY.

I’ve got a date with Craig…

I love him.

…and his incredibly LONG LIST. 
Not everything changed.  But A LOT did.

How about you?  did you learn something incredible by doing this?  by following along? 
(if you followed along) Maybe you just read here... either way...  

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"Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season will will reap if we faint not."
~Galatians 6:9

:: To Doing Fun Things::

 

 

:: Day 29::

Last night…I was up celebrating my couch! Watching the Red Sox…winning the 3rd game in the series…

Me watching baseball, while Honey is trying to take my picture on my couch… lol…

Today… doing what matters.

Altering Wonder Woman’s  wrist bands, belt, and boots (leggings)

We can’t have a Super Heroine with sloppy boots and wrist bands.  That is no way for a crime fighter to represent!

She is going to be the best dressed   “Wonder Woman”  standing  a mere 38” tall , with brown hair and red highlights --I’ve ever seen!

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"Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season will will reap if we faint not."

~Galatians 6:9

:: Are you SITTING DOWN? I’ve got something to tell you! ::

::Day 28::
The month is almost over… I’ve been working from ‘TO DO’ to ‘TO DONE’… and now…
TA-DAH!!!



I told you…  the next time you see the picture below… I’d be finished.



Well… guess what?! 
I finished my couch!  I know!   I am JUST. AS. SHOCKED.AS YOU!!! 
I can’t even begin to tell you… so I’ll just let the pictures speak for me.

There are several.




 

-Soft neutral fabric-



--nice trimmed edges--

 

-nail head trim-



-comfy couch-



-two-toned fabrics-



-cushy cushions-

 

- Wood sheen original only freshened up--



--the perfect little pillow-

Everything I could ask for in a 90 year old couch!

I love it. I must say…after having it in the middle of my spare bedroom and up on saw horses for 2 months… I sure thought it was a bigger couch than it is…

My living room seems much larger.  The Ceiling much taller.  The T.V. much farther away.

It only took me 3 1/2 years to get around to doing… all the while, I researched…and watched video after video… I wanted it to be just right, you know?

Thanks for your encouragement…and thanks for being so patient… IT’S FINALLY FINISHED.

…now onto the chair!

 

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*MRL: Catch as Catch Can
*CLH : Tweak it Tuesday
*MMS: Furniture Feature Friday
*FCC: Feathered Nest Friday

 

"Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season will will reap if we faint not."
~Galatians 6:9

:: What I’ve been Thinking…

:: Day 27::

Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, acceptable and perfect will of God.  Romans 12:2

 

My thoughts on THINKING.

having a meditative day…

Blessings to you and yours—today.

 

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"Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season will will reap if we faint not."

~Galatians 6:9

:: TO Do --Time OUT::

::Day 26::

 

Around here not much changes on the inside of my house… occasionally, a table gets moved or walls get painted.  But one thing that changes with the seasons is the placement of furniture.

For the living room during the winter months the couch and love seat are placed along the walls pulled in just a little bit from the windows to stave off the cool air. But away for the wood stove to be comfy and safe.

Winter time arrangement:

 

But in the summer time… I generally move the furniture on a diagonal. Slightly rotated  clockwise…not too much to clog up the entry. (we have no foyer or formal entry)  But I move the furniture enough for the window A/C to be used and air flow to be properly managed.

Summer time arrangement:

That is how it is with an overstuffed couch and loveseat.

Now… with the upcoming arrangement… we’ll be having a smaller less FILLING set up.

A couch and chairs.

I’ve never had just a couch and chairs in this house.  I’m not sure how it will play out.

I was feeling a tad sluggish and under the weather today… not getting much accomplished--- so I was looking at different arrangements… Our furniture now is plaid (neutral colors) the Settee or Couch that I’m covering is going to be neutral also…in fact, I’m going to have to do something with the curtains or they will blend in too much. They are drop cloth curtains…so an easy change up. It will probably be a FREE AND EASY CHANGE UP TOO. :)

These are cottage living spaces that I found appealing today. (you may click on any of these photos below to take you to the source)

Neutral colored couch with colored pillows…

 

Again…neutral furnishings with touches of color (also love the warm woods in the home) if you’re unfamiliar with this one…it is Cindy’s home @ Oakview Cottage (what is not to love there?)

I also like the arrangement of couch and chairs here… :)

 

I chose this cottage photo…because of the green rug.

You may have seen my rug in my own top two photos above… or you may have read about my  Stinky- Free Cycle Rug here.  Not getting rid of the rug.  So will be working some type of neutral cottage magic around my couch and my rug. Need all the pointers I can get! :) 

 

I chose this photo…because of the mismatched furniture grouping.

and this one from the Vintage Style Magazine…  

I will definitely be having mismatched furniture…

 

So I sat around and did a little day dreaming today… looking forward to tinkering around the living room!

 

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"Let us not grow weary in well doing, for in due season will will reap if we faint not."

~Galatians 6:9

:: Banner-ific Santa Banner::

::Day 25::



I finished my Santa Banner

I have one photographed, tagged, and stocked!

I’m crocheting  as quick as I can to get some more done and in the shop.

…and HO!  isn’t he cute?



At the sewing machine… I’m getting an education on ZIPPER INSTALLATION for seat cushions. 

That is eating my lunch!!!

Tomorrow—I’ll be altering Wonder Woman’s outfit to a “T” … a  4-T , that is!  We took a little break today and went to visit my littlest grandson…can you believe he is a MONTH OLD?!  Unbelievable how time flies when you’re having some much fun!  Came home with his big sister’s Halloween costume—and am going to alter it for her.

That’s what I’ve been up to, how about you?

Working on some projects… staying busy?  Wrapping up the 31 Day challenge…coming into the homestretch?


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