Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Spring Flowers and Crochet Project


Here lately I've been treating myself to some lovely spring flowers. My way of bringing the hope of spring into my home. I love the feeling I get when I walk into the breakfast room and am greeted by a fresh bouquet of bright flowers. My family and I enjoyed some sunny yellow daffodils for a week and then some bright orange tulips. Of course I would love to have the satisfaction of growing them in my own yard and then going out to cut a bouquet. However, I've never had much luck with tulips. I did have some daffodils bloom in my back planters this year...just a handful of tiny yellow blooms.

As mentioned in a previous post, I have some crochet projects going. I am currently working on a throw. I love the colors and my kids are anxious for it to finished. It is now large enough to cover my lap and legs while crocheting. It is one those that will be comfy to cozy up in while reading a good book.

Missing Wallpaper

I arrived home from school today to find the 1976 vintage gold/mustard metallic wallpaper missing from my bathroom walls. When we moved into our home 9 years ago the only room left untouched by our renovation was the master bathroom. The thought at the time was "No one will see it but us, we can change it later". Well, nine years later and it is gone! My wonderful husband stayed home this morning with our ill daughter. Unknown by me, he started removing wallpaper. What a glorious surprise! The bathroom already looks a hundred times better. Mentally I've already started choosing paint colors, and a new shower curtain. Perhaps, I will keep a small square of that 1976 wallpaper just to remind myself not put off projects.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Crochet...


Well, it is hard to believe it is already the first day of March! I've been crocheting a lot this past winter. I've made several scarves, 17 heart bookmarks (for my daughter's valentine's), and currently working on two throws. I love taking a simple ball of yarn and watching it turn into something new. It all starts with a stitch and grows from there. Hope to post some photos soon!