I am currently in Raleigh, North Carolina with family for the holidays. Although I am a homebody, it is always relaxing for me to get away. My home is my work, plus I work out of my home, so I really have to get away to “get away.” I must admit, though, it was hard to leave all of my projects and not be home for the day after Thanksgiving to put up the decorations and tree, but I really did need the rest.
Today I got a long hot shower, made my great-grandmother Rosa’s Congealed Fruit Salad, played with my boys, and took a leisurely trip with my hubby to B&N; Books. This is quite a change of pace from diapers, breakfast, get ready, get to school, grocery store, paint, pick up son, fix lunch, bottles, naps, more diapers, squeeze in a little more painting, bills, clean, laundry, pick up toys…oh, you get the idea. And I fit blogging in there somewhere. My mom keeps telling me I need to do a post on how I manage my time. Maybe I will…
I also gathered “spikey balls” to dry out and use to fill hurricanes and surround candles. Aren’t these cool? So, tomorrow we have the traditional Thanksgiving day, but it’s very low key.
I’m sure most of you are taking a rest from the blog world, but I wanted to show a peak of some things that are waiting for me when I get home. Does anyone remember these brass butterflies. They are now a creamy white and waiting for the next step. Better already, don’t you think?
They are sitting on Lou Lou’s tray that is also ready for the next step. I love the blue/gray color she chose. It’s a Sherwin Williams color called Languid Blue. Great color. This will be in the mail to you, soon!
I’ve sprayed this ornate thrift store frame and some peg board to use in my office. I can’t wait to finish this project.
And I painted the drawers and hardware for my Craig’s List dresser. It’s almost done and I should be moving my clothes into it in a couple of weeks.
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I love the photo of the "spikey ball" – very peaceful. How do you manage your time? I am pretty organized and manage my time well – but you run circles around me. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. I will miss you but look forward to seeing you soon. Love, Mom
You have some beautiful projects underway. Everything you do turns out awesome, though!
Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Anne
Happy Thanksgiving!
Can't wait to see that dresser!
Happy Thanksgiving! I have a frame just like yours and have been trying to figure out what to do with it… maybe a pegboard…
Have a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving holiday!
love those spiky things, I am gathering similar ones (and shells and stuff from the beach)
happy thanksgiving
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
I am looking forward to seeing your completed projects… they all look great so far! Great idea with the gum balls… I've never though of using them in a glass bowl, but I'm sure they would look lovely! Happy thanksgiving… Dee Dee
I'm glad you got a little vacation. I hope this Thanksgiving Day has been full of happiness for you and your family!
Brenda
HAppy Thanksgiving. I love the butterflies.
Hi, Mizz Mustard Seed…hope you are as full as I am right now. I couldn't eat another bite…well…maybe just a tiny piece of Pumpkin Cheesecake ! :O)
I looked for an email for you but couldn't see one. I have no idea what's up with my email…You are the second person to say it didn't go thru. My box isn't full…beats me…I'll check it, tho.
Here's my link..
http://sweetnothingsbj.blogspot.com/2009/09/look-alikes.html
I can't wait to see your pretty candlesticks. I keep looking for some more for my daughter…haven't found any yet. When I tried to give her mine, she wouldn't take them….:(….I'll keep looking.
hugs, bj
Glad to hear you are vising here in my state. I live not far from Raleigh. We call those sticky balls, gum balls. I saw a wreath made out of them in a magazine recently. It was sprayed white and was very pretty. Safe travels home. Love & blessings from NC!
Your getaway sounds soooo nice! Those sticky ball things are pretty cool indeed! Can't wait to see them used for something creative.
Donna
Looks like you have a few wonderful projects in progress – I can't wait to see them completed. Love the spiky balls!
Chelsea
You are always so busy with beautiful things! I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving.
I would love to read a post about how you manage your time. So great that your mom is supportive! I'm glad you survived Black Friday, we go every year (posted breifly about it on Friday). Your work is beautiful!!!