The Gift

DO NOT PANIC! THIS IS NOT A 'HOUSE PICTURE' FOR MY NEW COLLECTION!!

But I do love the artist... my daughter Kristin!!

(Please read on)

Kristin was trying to think of a house warming gift for a good friend.

(Hi Chad! I know you read my blog.)

So Kristin painted a canvas with this happy little house scene. Of course she built it up to him that she had been working very diligently on something very special for his new house.

She gift wrapped it and carried it on the plane with her.

I would have loved to have been a little mouse and seen the expression on his face when he could feel the canvas stretchers through the wrapping paper and ripped it open to discover Kristin's completed project.

What do you say to a good friend who has been working so hard on a present for you??

He was gracious... but stunned.

Hellooooooo... it's a joke, Chad!! Look at the back of the picture!

On the back she had attached an envelope with a gift certificate for a piece of art of his choosing.

Kristin always says that she didn't get any of the creative genes in our family... but, I think that gift was very creative, clever, and FUN!!

I love you, Kristin! Way to go!

~Mom

I was washing my hair with my Pumpkin Pie shampoo/conditioner... and thought you might enjoy this fun product too.

Above is my collection (although there are others):

Margarita

Pumpkin Pie

Apple

Coconut Frosting

Candy Cane

Cinnamon Buns

Sugar Cookie

It is so much fun to wash your hair with the 'smell of the season' and they smell delicious. Right now I have the Apple and the Pumpkin Pie in the shower.

They are shampoos with conditioner built in... one step. I have color in my hair and they still work great. Leaves untangled & shiny hair!!

They also can be used for shower gel, so one bottle is great for traveling.

They are made by Philosophy and can be ordered from www.sephora.com.

Fall hugs to you... Spring hugs to Australia.

xo Joni

The village is growing.

My daughter Wendy brought this paper house back from Sweden a number of years ago. So perfect for my growing village of houses.

A quick black frame, white background paper, and it now hangs on the bedroom wall... and the colors are perfect.

Thanks Wendy!!

I have so many ideas floating through my head, but I need to finish a Fall purse I started a month ago before I'm sewing with Christmas fabric.

I got a fabric catalog from Hancocks of Paducah yesterday.

I'm drooling over the lovely fabric and marking pages with post-its.

You can get it just by requesting one on their website.

We're having a jammie day today.

Finishing watching Lord Peter Whimsey.

Eating homemade veggie soup with Boyd's homemade French bread.

I'm doing some handwork on my purse.

Boyd's doing the New York Times crossword puzzle.

We going to start the DVDs of the first season of '24'.

and...

Our first fire of the year in the fireplace.

A Yummy day!!

Hugs, Joni

PS Hyperlink didn't work... www.hancocks-paducah.com

Wee Pumpkins

My bathroom gets decorated seasonally... usually just one focal point. I've discovered that this little hand-painted cupboard and chair are the perfect spot to showcase tiny collections. At this time of the year... my little pumpkins.

The photo below is the bowl in the picture above. I wanted to show you the itty bitty pumpkins sprinkled on top of the cinnamon potpourri... they're seed pods of some sort from a local florist.

Today is a free day... that means 'no doctor appointments' for either of us until tomorrow.
So... I'm going to finish up everything I didn't finish this past weekend.

You didn't really think I'd get everything completed in 2 days??
I get side-tracked easily... especially if I'm running errands.
And that makes errands an adventure!!

Off to eat hot oatmeal and tea.
Its 35 degrees today... brrrrrrrrrrr!

Autumn Hugs,
Joni

Houses, houses everywhere...

A quick visit to Target (they are never quick) yesterday to get an extra pillow for our bed (new bedding came yesterday... Pottery Barn is speedy) and I had a cart overflowing with things I knew I couldn't live without. My favorite treasure is this red and green wooden house. It's obviously an Advent Calender as each of the little doors open to yield a small gift for that day. I have a month to figure out what I'll be putting inside the doors. The house is sitting on my 'unmade' bed in front of a new sham that has HOUSES on it. Also, I bought sheets the color of the darkest green in the fabric. When it was all put together last night the room looked good. The light blue carpet now has red rugs on it and it's fine.

For the moment the house is perched on top of a bookshelf in the bedroom. Soon to be moved to my husband's night table or dresser and filled with little surprises.

I feel a house collection starting!

Have a fun-filled day!!

I'm off to the dermatologist to see what the itchy bumps are on my leg.

But alas... it's right near the shop that carries Amy Butler and Kaffe Fassett fabric...hee,hee.

Love, Joni

Halloween packages

I was just putting Halloween goodies in boxes for my daughters and I took a quick photo so I could get a post on my blog before the day ended. I need to take everything out and put in the tissue paper... but my blog is coming first today as I can't mail these until tomorrow anyway.

I couldn't find a Halloween box so just opted for something cute that looks like a suitcase. There is a touch of orange in the box design (I go nuts about details). Each box includes 2 Halloween pillowcases, 7 (what an odd number) Halloween appliqued wash cloths, a package of 'Monster Mash' Jelly Bellies, a bag of cinnamon potpourri, and 2 Halloween Pez candy dispensers. They're off to Arizona and Chicago tomorrow.

I had an MRI on my lower back this afternoon. I've had back pain and spasms for years. My doctor ordered x-rays last week which showed something odd... like an old fracture that healed wrong. "Were you ever in a car accident, take a bad fall, etc?" Yes to all of them! It's amazing what a 'klutz' I am after taking ballet for almost 15 years. I'll get the results next week.

This morning I zoomed off to JoAnn's to their pattern sale... 99 cents each!! I went on line last night and looked at patterns and wrote down numbers so that I could just charge on over to the drawers and pull them out. You could only buy 10 at one time... so I did. June of Junie Moon got me inspired to make some hot-weather skirts and tops to wear in Arizona next month. She shared some pattern numbers and I was able to get all of her suggestions. Thanks June!! I haven't made anything for myself in years. So, I'm going the muslin route first and playing Project Runway (which by the way, season 4 begins in a few weeks... love that show!!)

Off to rest my back before dinner. Tonight we're starting a Peter Whimsey movie series.

Love, love, love BBC series!

~Joni

A Saturday morning project

When I get an idea in my head, I have to try it!!

So, with all the things I should be doing... I made pillowcases this morning for the bed which will be redecorated on Thursday when the holiday bedding arrives. Oh well... for the next 5 days we can enjoy this look!

The pillowcases are made of a soft Amy Butler fabric and the blue polka dot band is a Kaffe Fassett fabric. The red trim is... no idea! But I like the way it all came together. I can't wait to go to bed tonight and read and sip tea.

Plans for the weekend:

1. Finish 4 Halloween pillowcases for my daughters.

2. Pack their Halloween boxes to be mailed Monday. I'll post a picture of all the fun things I found to send them.

3. Pack a box of cows for Nicolette (that should raise an eyebrow).

4. Get doll ready for mailing to Angie's Caroline.

5. Get magazines ready to mail to winner Pat.

6. Wrap digi mini albums I made for 2 friends.

7. Make chicken piccata for dinner.

(With Boyd in his cast, I'm getting some kitchen time)

8. Pedicure

9. Sew some Fall & Halloween napkins

10. Library returns

11. Read blogs!

12. Grocery store

13. Watch a movie with Boyd.

There... I've put it in black & white. Now I'm committed to complete it all.

Enjoy your weekend!!

~Joni

And the results of your input are...

I bought the duvet cover and 3 shams (king bed)!! And it will all arrive next Thursday.

Your comments were really helpful and helped me make my mind up.

Thanks for taking the time. You're all so sweet!

I'm going to try several red rugs on the carpet and see how it looks.

I like to change our bedroom with the seasons and all of my other duvet covers have a touch of light blue in them. I'll just play it step-by-step and see what it looks like.

I had an email from 2Peas this morning and look at the cute chipboard house they were advertising. Of course they were all sold out. However, a quick 'Google' and I found them in lots of online scrapping shops.

I ordered 3 houses. I might spray paint one red, one light green, and one the darker green in the fabric.

I'd like them hung on the wall vertically.

The above photo of the fabric was on my blog yesterday, but I wanted to remind you of the print.
I also thought of a green pillow with trees (free motion quilting) all over it, or just several trees, or one tree... with one small red bird on it. I already have plain red pillows.
It would be fun to make a light green house-shaped pillow and do some embroidery work on it.

I love this kind of project and it's such fun sharing with you creative gals.

We're off to the hospital... Boyd gets his cast on his leg today.

Love you all and your wonderful ideas!!
~Joni

What do you think??

The PotteryBarn Christmas catalog arrived a few days ago and I gasped when I saw this fabric. It's called something like 'Sleepy Swedish Village' or something close to that. I love, love, love it!!! And I've been looking for a holiday (Thanksgiving thru Christmas & Winter) duvet cover and shams. Below the photos I'll list the reasons I should buy it... it's the negative list where I need your very creative input.

The reasons I should buy this:

1. I LOVE IT! (reason enough)
2. The colors are perfect for the holidays.

3. It will look great with our red bed tables.

4. I love anything Scandinavian.

5. I have a red/white check Ralph Lauren comforter that would look good folded at the foot of the bed.

6. All of my bedroom accents are red or black.

The one reason I shouldn't buy this:

1. We have light blue carpet in the bedroom.

(It's worked OK with the Kath Kidston look I have now)

Your input would be very appreciated!

Love to you all...

~Joni

PS Boyd announced this morning that he will be doing 'some serious lounging today'.

An update, award and 'tagged'.

1. An update on my husband. Boyd was released from the hospital at noon today. Yea!!! Boyd is a diabetic and has been for many years. He had a small sore on his foot and within 48 hours his leg was red to his knee. Last Friday we went to the emergency room and they admitted him to the hospital. The fear was that the infection had gone to the bone and then surgery would need to be done. They kept him on IV antibiotics and did an MRI on his foot and leg and so on. Because it hadn't reached the bone he is home as of this afternoon and will have a cast put on his leg this Friday. We feel very Blessed. Until then, he is in the guest room with his foot propped on pillows and the remote in one hand... getting pampered by nurse Joni. Gabby-the-cat was so glad to see him.

2. Nicolette from Devliegendekoe gave me the "You Make Me Smile Award". Thanks Nicolette! That was so sweet. You make me smile, too. If you haven't been to her blogsite... please visit. She is a talented, creative gal from the Netherlands with a heart of gold to others.

3. I was also tagged by Nicolette to to share 6 facts/habits about myself.

The rules:
A. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.
B. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names

1. I am so excited... my daughter Wendy is getting married June 28th... there is finally a date! She and Darin have been engaged but just couldn't decide on where to have the wedding as she has friends in so many places. Last week she called and announced that she is coming HOME to get married. The wedding and reception will be at the Country Club and they'll be married on the 18th green. Wendy grew up there golfing and Darin is a golf pro in Phoenix. So it's perfect! And best of all... on the calendar.

2. I watch a movie/DVD with Boyd every night after dinner. We never miss! BBC films and BBC series are our favorites.

3. I am an 'only child' of parents who were 'only children'. I never knew a grandparent and of course there were no aunts, uncles, or cousins. I never minded it... was always busy.

4. I can't wait to be a grandmother (Grammy).

5. I love Europe. I'd move there in a heartbeat if the opportunity arose. I did once before and taught school in Southern Germany about an hour from the Swiss border.

6. I love creamy, sugar free vanilla Chai tea. I order it by the case from http://www.seriouschai.com/. I think you can even order it by just the bag. If you haven't tried their brand (Big Train) it is WONDERFUL !

I need to choose 6 people for the 'Smile' award and the 6 facts/habits about yourself. This is difficult because so many of you make me 'smile'... but here's my list:

Lucy Locket

Helen Hancock

Thimbleanna Anna

Lit chick Mel

Caroline's mom Angie

and a new friend June of Junie Moon

I'd really like to elaborate about why they make me smile but we need to get to the doctor again and the phone keeps ringing and...

Off and running!

Hugs, Joni

A great idea!!

I love pumpkins anytime... but especially at this wonderful time of the year.

I bought these pumpkins this morning at a darling store in our quaint little town. They are handmade by a local woman, who buys chenille bedspreads and dyes them. I love the different patterns in the chenille. They have an actual piece of a branch for the stem.

I tucked them on a red chair, but they may find a home in another room as I move my harvest decorations around.

PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT... PAT

You are the winner of the 3 Christmas magazines!!

Please get you snail mail address to me so I can get them in the mail this week.

Have a great day!

~Joni

PS For those of you who've sent email... My husband is doing better but still in the hospital.

He hasn't been given any info on when he'll be released.

It went so fast.

Celebrate with me... my 100th Blog!

Leave a comment!

My husband will pick one name on Monday to win the following magazine package:

1. Quilting

2. Christmas Cookies

3. Christmas Crafts

Whoops... did you see my toes in the picture?

(In a hurry to get this on my Blogsite)

1,2,3... GO!

It has been life-changing meeting all of you...

love you all!

~Joni

Trick or Treat!

My youngest daughter, Wendy, has always dressed up her dogs for Halloween.

This is Wyley dressed in his Chicken costume.

He was not a happy camper and was not very cooperative.

This is Alfred, rescued from the New Orleans' floods by Darin.

Wendy said he was soooo good in his costume. He's glad to have a home and lots of love.

I decided to do a quick digital layout of the two of them.

Hmmmmm... I just noticed I misplaced the bottom text. I'll fix it before I print it out.

I'm in a hurry to go to bed and read my new book (pictured on the upper right).

It is sooooo good... so far!

Hugs from Joni

and

her 2 Granddogs!

Fun finds

More fabric for the stash... although soon to be sewn!

With my 'making pillowcases' addiction, look at the adorable fabric I found for Thanksgiving.

The yellow with red dots will be the body of the cases.

The cute (I love it) turkey print will be the end band.

I'll put a strip of red between the two for trim.

LOVE THOSE WHIMSICAL TURKEYS!!

This fabric is pillowcase soft.

The second fabric is white snowflakes on an off-white background.

I think I'll mix them up when sewing.

I couldn't resist this Christmas Pets print.

I'm going to make drawstring bags for family pets' Christmas goodies.

I also thought of cutting out the shapes the pets are on and appliqueing

them onto handmade Christmas cards... is there any other kind of card??

Although, I'm also tossing the idea of using Moo note cards for Christmas this year.

Have to think about that one.

I'm off to:

shower

go to the library

go to look at our citys' new bridge which just opened

stop at Starbucks

drive the new 2-lane roundabout

Hugs,

Joni

In progress

What's happening with the dollhouse?

Here's a sneak-peek into the living room.

I was pushing the furniture around to see what fit and what was needed.

There's a lot of work to be done before the furniture actually stays in the house:

1. Walls painted

2. Wood flooring installed

3. Curtains made

4. 2nd coat of white on stairs and door

5. Etc, etc, etc

I pulled the trunk/coffee table out to take a picture of the magazines on top.

Isn't that a hoot!!

You can buy almost anything for dollhouses... except what you're looking for!

On a different note...

We went to the movies last night and saw 'The Brave One' with Jodie Foster.

We both feel that she should get an Academy nomination for her acting.

There's violence... but WHAT ACTING!!!

And we see a lot of movies.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Joni

Knitting Season

Yes, it's that time of the year... knitting season!

When the leaves start turning colors, the temperatures start dropping, and football becomes a passion again, then it's time for me to get out my knitting. This is a hat I knit last Fall. I finished it one cold day and pulled it on my head... no 'blocking' at this house... and I wore it all winter.

I love following patterns in small doses. Although, I did make a patterned ski sweater once. Notice I said "once".

I usually just make scarves and mittens.

We always had a colorful 'mitten basket' by the back door filled with mittens made in different countries. The girls contributed as they traveled, and I searched the Internet.

I have a great pattern for 'Quilted Mittens' that I'll share with you one of these days.

You serious knitters out there must be cringing that I don't 'block' my knitting.

Hugs to you all,

Joni

This is the week of my 100th BLOG!

I'm trying to think of a fun "GIVEAWAY" for you .

Extremes!

I bought this handy, dandy, inspirational book with big plans for organizing my desk and scrapbooking room (my sewing and knitting stuff is downstairs). It's a wonderful book. I love to curl up and study the fantastic pictures. So, I went from boring and barren to...

...a totally cluttered workspace.
But, it's home and I'm happy here!!

And this is just one of 3 walls. Boyd has the 4th.


Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
~Joni

Pillowcases II

What fun these are to make!

I finished up the other pillowcase for our bed this morning and made a pair of Halloween cases for one of my girls. I'll make the other pair for my other daughter tomorrow.

I'm dying to go back to the quilt shop.

However, I have to read (as though that's a chore) because I have a 7 day book from the library and haven't finished it.

Dollhouse Update:

The order for my 'addition' was cancelled (out-of-stock) and that puts a 'hold' on the painting. Lots of cute furniture has arrived, though.

~Joni

A Passion for Pillowcases

I have always loved/collected sheets and pillowcases. Now that we have a king-sized bed I've just been using white... found a high thread count with hem stitching that is soft as silk. So I bought several sets of these and called it quits. But I miss the beautiful prints, patterns, and colors.

When I was at the quilt shop, Jana showed me how to make a pillowcase. So easy and no raw edges as you use french seams.

I was hooked!!

I bought fabric (3 fabrics for each case) for a pair for our bed and Halloween fabric to make a pair for each of my girls. Yes, I know I have a lot of Halloween fabric already, however Jana had such soft, retro fabric... had to buy it. Here's a close-up of the pillowcase. I wanted you to see the red fabric as it is a rose print with a variety of shades of red in it. The blue trim does have a slight pattern in it, too.

The main floral is whiter than the photo shows, but I'm too rushed today to edit it.

Fabric requirements:
3/4 yard main print
1/8 yard for trim
1/3 yard for band/cuff

Be certain you feel the fabric so it's pillowcase friendly... soft, soft, soft.

I'm ordering fabric for Christmas pillowcases this morning. I have a Jelly Roll of Moda Christmas fabric so I can feel it and match prints. Finding the yardage will be the trick. But, there's nothing like a good web search.

I envision a stack of pillowcases which I will tuck into a white basket and display in the bedroom.

Make it a great day!!
Joni

My Favorite Quilt Shop

This is actually the name of the store... 'My Favorite Quilt Shop' and it also is my favorite!! Come on a virtual tour and see what I drooled over yesterday.There are WONDERFUL quilts draped all over the store. This is my favorite quilt. I want to wrap up in it. I love the colors and prints. I bought fat quarters of all the fabrics the last time I was in the shop... to make a purse.

This is another quilt that I saw for the first time yesterday. It reminds me of fall and I love the criss-cross strips of fabric and buttons.

I'm crazy about 'Jelly Rolls'.

I bought one for Christmas, but I can see a collection heading my way. They will definitely be on my birthday (November) wish list and my Christmas "Dear Santa..." list!! The shop carries a nice selection.

And there's an Amy Butler corner.

The wooden box on the top is empty because I bought all the fat quarters.

Kaffe Fassett... my very favorite designer!

I love this quilt with so many of his beautiful fabrics in it.

And look at this for cleverness.

The photo of Kaffe below is matted in his fabric.

This is the Kaffe fabric corner. I actually cut out some of the fabric by mistake.
It's the area in the shop that I always head first.

I bought fabric to make pillowcases for our bed and Halloween fabric to make a pair of cases

for each of the girls.

I'll try and post them tomorrow.

Jana the owner, took me step by step through the construction. Each case has 3 fabrics.

Next time you're in Wisconsin, make a point of stopping here:

My Favorite Quilt Shop

1550 Douseman St.

Green Bay WI 54303

Phone: (920) 965-2085

http://www.favoritequiltshop.com/

Owner: Jana Anderson-Laes

Off to sew!

~Joni

New Family Photos

Wendy (Arizona) sent new photos and I wanted to share my favorites.


1. Our newest family addition... Wyley! He's almost 7 months old and full of energy. Wendy said he takes a running start in the house, through the patio doors, and into the pool. He looks like a drowned rat in this photo. Favorite pastime: floating on the raft and fetching toys in the water.
2. The girls with their dad, Carston, doing the town in Chicago. All three of them have such beautiful blue eyes that never seem to show up in photos. He's a great dad. Looks a lot like Bill Clinton in person.

3. Wendy (getting married in the Spring) and Kristin at Kristin's house before their 'dad date'. They both run marathons and Kristin has done 2 triathlons. Their bodies show it! Mine shows that I don't do it!

I'm off to... I haven't a clue!

~Joni

Take a peek!!

I couldn't resist sharing a sampling of a room in the Doll Cottage. Actually, this photo wasn't taken in the dollhouse, but on a table where I was playing around with the furniture. It's arranged on wood flooring that will go into the house... but the red checked wallpaper won't be in that spot. Isn't the quilt on the back of the sofa adorable? The dog's name is Winston. I ordered a white wooden trunk to use as a coffee table and... well, I don't want to tell all. When I came home from the library today and saw my husband remaking the small staircase... I knew what the house needed! If he could rebuild the staircase... he could build an addition off the side of the house ( Whoops... I bought dining room furniture and there wasn't a dining room). He agreed to build it but wanted me to show him exactly what I wanted this 'wing' to look like. I did a few searches online and found this room (below) and attic space that was already to put together and attach to the side of the house. "Like this!" I shared enthusiastically. "Then why not buy it?" he replied. So, I did!

It looks so tiny but the floor dimensions are something like 8"x12". That's a good size for the kitchen. If not, it will be the bathroom. OR... maybe I should put an addition on the other side of the house to balance this and then I'd have a sewing room/scrapping room.

You know what cracked me up... my husband's concern about how the doll family was going to get into this additional room as there was no door. I tried to explain that it's just a dollhouse and they don't have a way to get into the bathroom either. Well... he's still mulling this over in his head, so we'll see what he does to ease his mind. Men are so funny! One minute he's reading a book (one of 3 thick books) on the Civil War and the next time I look up he's got a dollhouse catalog in his hands. "You've got a fireplace... you have to have a chimney!" he mumbled.

I appreciate his interest.
~Joni

Buttons are HOT !!!

Buttons are everywhere!

They're all over scrapbooking layouts and other crafts.

Grandma's button box is no longer hidden away, but now filling a lovely glass vase in a place of prominence on a table.

A pretty jar filled with just white buttons is feminine... or looks great in the summer with nautical decor. And so on!

Let your imagination fly! Hmmmm... maybe a jar or dish of fall-colored buttons at this time of the year. Endless possibilities!!

And here's one more idea... A button-covered purse. I don't use mine as a handbag, but rather as a wall decoration.

The purse itself is inexpensive... the buttons are pre-sewn with thread... then glued onto the purse. I love the effect! Lots of color, pretty, a conversation piece, and fun to make.

Do you have any interesting ideas for buttons?

~Joni

HELP! I need YOUR input!!!

I think I've mentioned before that we own a house in a city about an hour from where we live. We haven't put it up for sale because it was such a perfect, comfortable place for the girls to stay when they came home. The furniture has now gone to Wendy's house in Arizona so it's time to sell.

We're having it repainted right now, and misc. repairs/improvements.

I was in the basement last week looking at the treasures that are still on shelves and trying to figure out what to do with them. I pulled open a drawer and... WOW... it was full of Halloween fabric!

I brought it home and washed and dried it. This morning I got up and ironed and folded it.

Now it looks so festive and inviting... and it didn't cost a cent. Well, years ago it did!

But, what can I make with it??

Help! Help! Help!

A few of the pieces are a full yard, some half yards, and a few fat quarters.

I'm feeling so Autumn-like... but today it's supposed to be 85 degrees.

Make today a good one!

Hugs, Joni

More wee things for the dollhouse...

I didn't get as much done on the dollhouse this weekend as I had planned. It was my mother-in-law's birthday Sunday, so we were out of town for the day.

But I did get a base coat of paint on the house... pale yellow... and found several more miniatures to decorate with.

Also spent some time with 2 books on Scandinavian decorating. So, I did decide that it's definitely going to be a Scandinavian cottage with some hand painted folk-art.

Have I mentioned I'm Norwegian?

I found this PIE CRUST TABLE... so flexible as far as 'use'.

I couldn't pass up this bookshelf because it can be filled with mini-quilts in the bedroom, towels in the bath, or books in the living room.

I fell in love with this sofa table. I've always loved having a narrow table behind a sofa for a plant, small lamp, etc. I like the detailing on this one.

And what is a home without craft magazines? Aren't these adorable?

I decided that the first bed I bought is not right for a Scandinavian cottage, so I bought another BED which will look much more in keeping with the theme. I want to take out my black Sharpie marker and put an X through the bedspread... not my taste!! But then I'd have permanent marker on my computer screen.

Tomorrow...

1. Second coat of yellow paint.

2. Paint the roof (no, it's not a sod roof w/goats).

3. Hopefully, attach decorative blue trim, black shutters, & window boxes.

4. Paint porch floor and attach railings & porch roof.

5. Get on the treadmill... must start routine!

(I hate the thought of it)

Hugs,~Joni

Make your day a good one!!