Have I mentioned before how much I love white linens and things? Well, I do. Many people will argue that white shows dirt too readily, to which I say: I prefer dirt I can see.That said, when it comes to dirt and small people, I might be in over my head. We bought a white loveseat for the … [Read more...]
Looking At Your Life
The other night, Ava Scarlett kept coming into the kitchen holding up photos in her hands, asking me who's this? and where was this? and is this Oliver or me? and was I borned yet? She must have come to see me about a dozen times before I finally followed her back to the TV room, whereupon I found … [Read more...]
Sprucing.
Sometimes a person can fall into a bit of a funk, and not even notice one's there until one starts to climb out of the hole.I'm not depressed, but lately I've been feeling the need to infuse a bit of change into the atmosphere. It's a natural by-product that comes from visiting other people's pretty … [Read more...]
A Tip For The Laundress
As the Laundress of this house, I make it a point to keep all monies I find during the clean-up. I mean, if I have to deal with shredded kleenex swirled around in the wash, or petrified apple cores, I'll consider this lost money as a tip. If you can't remember to empty your pockets, then you deserve … [Read more...]
Re-Stored
After posting the other day about that desk-thing we created for our kitchen, I received a couple of inquiries about the cabinet parts...On the right, we stashed all the electronics - the stereo components, and the printer, along with cameras and cords and stuff.We had to cut a larger hole in the … [Read more...]
Evolving Space
We've had, in our kitchen (which is used mostly as a common living space) some furniture mashed up together, that was "temporary." You know how that goes. We'll just put this over here for now... and then three years later, you come around to sorting out your wares. Sometimes you just don't have the … [Read more...]
A Short List of What Not To Buy.
There are many, many items for sale out there, but I sometimes wonder if some of these things are a joke. (Also, I think I might need to stop watching television.)One day I'll scan the business section of the newspaper and see that something called "The Bumpit" has sold a bajillion units, … [Read more...]
A Splendid Array
Remember when I was talking about stashing my balls? Well, I broke down and ordered three of the ones from Amazon. I reckon they're the right thing, even if the shipping price is completely exorbitant... besides which, it seems like what I'm looking for ranges in price between twenty and thirty … [Read more...]
A Place To Stash My Balls.
So, now that everyone in my house is back at work and school, my plan is to de-Christmas the house before the weekend. I don't mind doing this task alone. This way, I don't have to explain my tears while taking the balls off the Christmas tree in my bedroom... it's just so pretty, and I love gazing … [Read more...]
What To Do When Your House Is Fat.
My sister had a small fire in her condo about a week before Christmas. She's perfectly well - all is fine, though singed in a few areas, and her bathroom will need a complete overhaul, as well as new paint throughout.As she is now preparing for the insurance and repair people to come into her space, … [Read more...]
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