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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

I’ve Been All Over The Place!

Last week my daughter and granddaughter were still visiting in New York {gone almost three weeks!} and my hubby was out of town on business.   I like to keep myself busy when I’m on my own and here are a few things I did that don’t warrant their own post.  First, I was given the task of staining and polying some trim for the wood floors we just put in.

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I spread that out over a few days so everything would have ample time to dry between coats.  I worked on a swap project that I signed up for. 

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Only a little peek here since I haven’t mailed it out to my partner yet.  Then I finally got back to the valances for the sunroom and knocked out three, which took me almost a whole day {from sewing to hanging}.

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Three more to go and then they will all be done!  Painted my second bread board and the wood tote I found at the thrift store. 

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Just waiting on a couple of stencils for these pieces to finish them off pretty.   They will then make their way to my Etsy.

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And, while I was at it with the French Linen, I painted my big chalkboard.

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Just waiting on something for this project, too, and then I’ll show it properly and completed.  I started to get a little restless and made fairy wands.

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I started to worry about myself at this point because I have no idea where the idea came from to make these! 

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I may be making more for my Etsy, since hubby had bought a whole pack of dowels and only needed a few.   And, finally, I decided to take a day and do nothing!  I hung out at the condo pool for a couple of hours with a book and my new issue of Romantic Homes, then came home and caught up on my Dexter Season 5 DVD’s.  

23 comments:

  1. Sounds wonderful to have all that time to do what you wanted - I had 24 hours last weekend ;) and loved it - got so much done.

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  2. It feels so good to get things accomplished!!! Looks like you've been a busy girl :) I'm glad you took some time to relax too sweet Kathy! Hope you are doing so good, hugs and love, Dawn

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  3. You have been busy! I feel like I have too, but I have nothing to show for it!!

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  4. Sounds like a good time to yourself, to me! :) You got so much done and the fairy wands are adorable!

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  5. Well you certainly got a lot done! I can't wait to have some days to myself soon. Shhhhh...don't tell the boys I said that. They would be insulted but between me, you and the lamp post, I need some Mommy/alone time. ;)

    Jeanine

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  6. You sure have kept yourself busy every time I pop on over here you have some amazing project going on... good for you! Hugs, Diane

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  7. I need a nap sweetie after reading how busy you are. Love the chalkboard. xoxo, Olive

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  8. Is that all you did?? You forgot about posting on your blog..You do make me tired..The fairy wands are adorable..

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  9. How nice it is to have time to yourself to work on projects. Enjoy!!!
    Hugs~~~ Daphne










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  10. Always love seeing you transform your great finds into perfect treasures!!!....

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  11. That is exactly what I would do if I found myself alone for the weekend. Last year my neighbor offered to take my kids to tennis for one evening so I had four hours to myself at home. I ended up making lined pinch pleat drapes in the time they were gone. It's amazing what you can accomplish if left all alone.

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  12. You've been extremely busy. Your chalkboard is gorgeous!

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  13. I love having free time alone...I am not as creative as you and I don't think I have your energy, but the time flies. I love your paint jobs and the fairy wands are so sweet! I love the idea of a nearby pool!

    XO,
    Jane

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  14. Keeping busy is good! Sweet little fairy wands! That might be fun to make with my grandgirl. She loves to create!
    Deb

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  15. You have really been a busy gal, kathy!

    Everything is starting or already looks REALLY great!

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  16. wow -It looks like you have been one busy gal. I love all your remakes and redos! Great job and what fun projects- xo Diana

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  17. You make me feel like a slug! How industrious! Sometimes when I get to be alone, all I want to do is sit and relax and read and watch tv and have an extra cup of coffee. I need to be more like you!

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  18. Wow, Kathy, you *have* been on a roll! Isn't it great when you have time to yourself to focus on your fun projects? I love what you've been up to ... fabulous paint colors, too!

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  19. I love time like this. Getting so much done and still having time to rest too. Great job on all the projects. Hugs, Marty

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  20. Wow, you've been busy- you earned a rest (or three). Love the fairy wands- I can see little fairy princesses dancing around with those! :)

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  21. Whew! You have been one busy and creative soul! Wonderful.

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  22. it's amazing how much you can get done without interruptions, huh?:) and time reading by the pool--priceless!

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  23. You are just a busy little bee there Kathy! Which is a good thing. You make such cute stuff too.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy