Randomness Abound

It's Sunday night

and I am achy but happy

I just drove Samantha home

she really does fill my heart right up to overflowing

and it hurts me when she is sad or hurting

it must be what motherhood feels like

she is having some issues with her father

and I am her buffer ~ her safe haven

and I am glad that I can be here for her

and be the fun aunt!

we were creating first

I bought all the supplies to make these cute little necklaces before Christmas

but the time got away from us both

and we got to do them today

I am in no way a jeweller

so I am just saying that these were easy peasy

and cute to boot!

the link to the instructions are here

then I showed her what I was working on yesterday

I found it on Pinterest and thought it would look good framed

so Sammie made her list and is going to work on hers tonight

we had our dinner on Friday so the rest of the weekend was 

free and clear for us

yesterday I ran errands 

and started the makings for these rolls

I tried them last month for the cooking challenge

and I had used the wrong yeast so my dough did not rise

I am pleased to say that is rose just fine this time around

and they are delicious!  

they are time consuming but worth it

I think that I will be having one with a cup of tea soon....

today along with the fun

and finding a crocus in the side garden

we also did some priming

when the drywall guy was here last week

he asked us to put a coat of

oil based primer on the walls

so the plaster would stick to it when he comes this week

so with all the up and down with the roller

my knees are screaming at me tonight!

so that is done and dare I say

I could be painting the walls next weekend

woohoo!!

I picked some samples up yesterday

and was leaning towards a safe colour

but I think my brave side has won

as Barleycorn Flour is the chosen one

I wish this shot showed the truer colour

but it is very pretty

it was a gorgeous weekend here

and our snow has gone down a ton

we noticed buds on the forsythia

and I know it will not be long now

as it was great to sit out on the deck in the sunshine today

I hope that everyone had the most wonderful Easter!

Friday Potpourri

Ahhh ~ there is nothing better than a 4 day week

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this afternoon we will head out to dinner

spending it surrounded by family

and good food

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the drywall guy came yesterday

and we got our quote which I am happy to say

I was quite pleased with

so we have some prep work to do

then he will come back the end of next week

and start the work

guess I should get my butt in gear

and pick my wall colour

so excited!!

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not much else planned for the weekend

other than prep work  for the room

if I can dig some of my supplies out

I may attempt to start one of my projects

time will tell

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one thing I know for sure

I will recharge my batteries

and maybe eat a little bit of chocolate

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but most of all I will remember

that this time off ~ which I will enjoy immensely

is not about the bunny....

The Women that Made Me ~ Aunt Francie

This is my grandmother's youngest sister

Frances

she was my Aunt Francie

Christmas 1983

it was her cottage that we used to go to

and she inspired Mom & Dad to build their own

with land she sold him for $1.00

another great cook ~ a lady that loved family

and gathering everyone around the table

whether it was turkey dinner

or barbecued hamburgers

she told me stories about my grandmother

and showed me what grace looks like

when she fought breast cancer not once but twice

then it became even too big for her strength

when it took her in 1984.

she loved flowers and family

dogs ~ they always had at least 2

darts and cards ~ oh the times we had

and the memories we made

a piece of my heart will always belong to this brave woman

and memories of her will make me smile

xo

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Patience is a Virtue

I am a planner

but I am also a do-er

waiting is not something that I do well

I need action and answers

so when I decided I was going to try and tackle the stucco removal

in the craft room ~ I had a plan

I could see the finish line 

the finished product so to speak

so I started gathering ~ pinning favourites

choosing colour for the walls

and thinking of ways I could use

the fabrics I already have

both vintage and new

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 then taking inspiration from Becky's art room

I knew I wanted lights

and these are so cute ~ I know they will be perfect

this is the perfect project for the vintage buttons

I got from the farm ~ I can see it framed now

I love this

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and taking the mini bunting idea from this pillow

using vintage fabric from the farm

and making something using an existing frame 

I already have

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again taking inspiration from this photo

using pictures and quotes that I love

to make the space my own

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I have so many pieces of fabric

from my grandmothers quilt box

I am hoping to use them for something like this

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I also love this garland

and will be heading to the flea to look for some old sheet music

to make my own

so I need patience as we are waiting on the drywall guy

and then I need to get the carpet up

that the previous owners of the house

glued to the floor ~ yup ~ right on the cement

so until all these jobs are done

I cannot get in there to paint

and set up

then start to create all I want to do

I have finished it so many times

in bed at night while attempting to drift off to sleep

does that ever happen to you

I know it does!!

Hope you had a great weekend

the shower was perfect

it was a great day for those who had to travel

and it is always a great day 

when you are surrounded by good friends

food and conversation.

Have a great week.

Friday Potpourri

The first day of spring came to us this week

in the form of a snowstorm

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knowing it was in the forecast

I stopped and bought some spring on the way home

on Tuesday

in the form of yellow tulips ~ a great big bunch

they make me happy

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the Cancer Society is also set up all over

selling daffodils ~ another favourite

so I will get a couple of bunches over the weekend

and after being without his front tooth for over a year

my handsome hubby finally got his implant on Wednesday

his smile is a little bit bigger and brighter now

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on Sunday we will spend the afternoon

watching my best friend's daughter

open gifts as she is expecting next month

so funny shower games and finger sandwiches are on the menu

so much fun

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 it's also maple season

I snapped up some maple cream on the weekend

and bought my boy some maple cream cones

his favourite

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Looking forward to a jam packed weekend

what's on your agenda?