pocket treasures 03.04.11

discovered pre washing machine

one halographic dinosaur card

three pretty rocks

four chair casters that look amazingly like space ships

that's what little boys are made of

green is my valley 02.27.11

no matter how gray things get

plants emerge

grass greens up

and the sunshine returns

friend 02.23.11

A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, 

and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words. - unknown

thank you for the lovely gift - just the lift I needed

. _ . . _ _ _ . . . _ .

(morse for love)

upcycle 02.15.11

Gapetto and I noticed a dumpster in front of the largest house 

in our neighborhood the other morning

it definitely was worthy of a second look

I didn't remember until 5 pm so I hopped in the car and went back

what a find - a Bernhardt dining room table 

with a double pedestal base

the top had water damage (and I don't need a dining room table)

but the bases were beautiful and connected 

by an unfinished top that the main top attached to

the entire piece weighed about nine million fifty four pounds 

so I went back and recruited Gapetto to help me load it up

isn't the wood beautiful?

they are now cut apart and make lovely bedside tables

so grown up

I haven't decided how I will top them yet

there are round holes for the hardware that attach 

the legs to the top

don't you love them?

happy valentine's day 02.14.11

the Bunny Rabbit went to a sleep-over birthday party last night

so the Dolly invited her Bestie for a sleep-over

valentine waffles

for breakfast

preparing 02.11.11

last night we made valentines 

for all of the twinkies classmates

while they were at school today I made theirs

with love

wishes 02.10.11

it snowed some overnight

compared to the total shutdown of the Deep South

this snow elicited no response

forgotten sled

 when I posted this

this is not what I had in mind

Gapetto with the flu

doors 02.09.11

working on the original doors 

of our 1925 bungalow

these doors have witnessed much

no paint has touched them

there is beauty in the nicks and gouges

reminders of those who have passed through them

lightly sand and varnish coat

the brass and crystal I do not polish

the patina much more beautiful

than anything new

empty guest room 02.08.11

* * * sigh * * *

light and shadow 03.05.11

met with all my girlfriends this morning

coffee after

of course we brought our own cups

wonder who stanley is

and how I got his cup

and we saw our shadows

hope springs eternal

the natives are restless 03.04.11

another rainy day

cuddling

wanna wrestle?

hey!

it's on!

Solvitur ambulando 03.03.11

we went on our Oakurst walk a little while ago

we talk about plans - plot the future

(as if we can...)

an unplanned pit stop

where is he?

there he is!

the first house going up on your old lot

the only constant is change

The little things 02.02.11

a chance of sunshine

through the bamboo shades of my room

guaranteed sunshine when she wakes up a little more

Sunshine in my kitchen 02.1.11

another rainy morning

today it's okay because there are moments 

when I actually SEE what I have

a sunny kitchen (even on a rainy day)

coffee already made

Gapetto working at home the rest of the week

nice to have him here

another pot to make

the pretty glass container you gave me for the beans

it's going to be a good day...

Rainy days and Mondays 01.31.11

woke to dark and rainy skies 

you know how that can deflate me

but it is not cold - that makes up for a lot

made 4 loaves of chocolate chunk pumpkin bread late last night

wrapping them for Gapetto to take to work

today is the last of the onsite freelance gig for now

cross fingers for more

final coat of varnish on the linen closet door

from the hallway

drying on top of the dining room table

can't wait to see it up - 2 hour dry time

lunch with a decorater from the neighborhood today

this weeks mission: finish writing application

Saturday 01.30.11

Good Morning back at you!

You must have been up terribly early 

as you are three hours behind and a bazillion miles away...

First thing I do when I get up is check my emails and check your blog

(and enter to win the HGTV dream house)

the morning light in my office is lovely too

this are the LAST pair of earbuds Gapetto is going to buy me...

the only gun I approve of - a nail gun

just finished nailing the toe molding in the hall

all that is a left? sanding and a coat of stain for the doors

off to pick up the Dolly from her sleepover

these will have to wait...

Soaking it in 01.29.11

This exchange of mornings along with my excitement 

about focusing my creative energies on interiors has reopened my eyes

(I guess I switched my focus some time ago?)

I look for the beauty in everyday things like I did as a young designer

 apples and cherries

preparing a relaxing bath

I love the light streaming through the shutters 

of my bathroom in the morning

my beautiful new interiors book 

along with the requisite Elle Decors

surprise! 

my toes are always hidden in warm socks and warm shoes 

or warm (and worn) slippers

I'd forgotten that the Dolly painted my nails a few days ago

always by my side

as long as she is sure she will not be bathed

not alone anymore

the Dolly getting ready for a birthday sleepover today

she is beyond excited

quiet moments are planned then dashed

privacy is a thing of the past

this is the reality of being a mother

and I soak it all in

My very own Unibomber 01.28.11

I am having a very hard time sleeping. 

Too excited about morphing my career and too nervous 

about the application to the dream school. 

It is not having a good effect on my early morning appearance.

Gapetto snapped this and said

'It's like having my very own Unibomber!'

come on MOM!

Dolly's kicks

running late...

319 Miles Apart is a very long way...

My very best friend has spurred me in to doing something 

that I seemed to be incapable of lately - posting.

Here is what she has on her blog today:

3191 Miles Apart

I just found this blog:

http://www.3191ayearofmornings.com/

the story of two friends living on two coasts and since 

my very best friend lives about that far away from me 

I was moved…So Mrs. Smith - this is for you

Her pictures followed. Go check them out.

So here you go Thelma, just another day in paradise.

Trusty slippers are falling apart - it is very cold in the 

corner of my office - 35 out now

Here are the pretty colors of my crooked little hall

that you know I have started and stopped 

working on a zillion times

in my crooked little house

pretty floor finally uncovered

my trusty sidekick - Josarino!

She misses you too...

xox