It's Hot!

It's been so hot the last few days and nobody has their pool open. Reminds me of the story of the racehorse named Puss 'N Boots. He was racing at a race course in Canada that had a lake decorating the infield. As Puss 'N Boots was charging down the stretch towards the finish line, he made a change of plans and veered off to go for a swim in the infield's lake. I with you, buddy.

Spring Project

I have the Spring Cleaning bug. I bought new bed linens and curtains from Pottery Barn (see pic)and new sheets from Restoration Hardware now I'm all excited to clean from top to bottom and finish all the little projects I've been putting off. Of course there's way to much for one day so it'll be more like spring cleaning month, but I'm starting tonight with the dreaded dresser re-organization. Wish me luck!

Oh, Martha

I recently bought the new Martha Stewart Encyclopedia of Crafts and I'm completely fantasizing about starting at A(album)and crafting my way through to W(wreaths). I know that this has as much a chance of happening as the fantasy where I make every recipe in a cookbook front to back. So, I'll try to use a little control and pick just a few projects(for now).

1. The Teacup Candles because flea market season is upon us(for inexpensive cups)and they would make great gifts.

2. The Glitter Coated Cards because they are so easy.

3. The Dot-Painting on China because I've been wanting to do this since I saw it in MSL. Beware paint dots will now be showing up everywhere!

Happy B-day Tom

Today is Thomas Jefferson's birthday. I have to say that whenever I think of Thomas the first thing I think of is his house. I heart Monticello! The bedroom with the alcove bed is such a great idea. My second favorite is the library.Definitely a grand house that you picture yourself living in and being comfortable. Good work TJ.

Easter

Best Wishes for a Happy Easter!

The Grand Premier

After obsessively lurking everyone else's fantastic blogs, I can't resist having one of my own. A place to post any of the myriad things that interest me and hopefully inspire me to complete more of my half done projects and books.