Well, I’ve known before that I hate hinges… for some reason, they puzzle me up! Because of that simple little quirk, I didn’t accomplish anything with my dresser today except for sanding the drawer front. Yes, due to popular demand, I’m going to attempt to leave it on! I’m glad everyone supported that idea… I…
Category: The Creative Side
After Shot… Kinda
The other day, I gave you the “before” shot of an old dresser I am repurposing for our “new” entertainment center. So, I’ve spent a few days sanding off 95% of the old varnish… boy, it sure smelled like kerosene… I’ve taken off the old knobs… and rubbed it down with tung oil. Today, it looks…
A New Craft Support Group Part B
We started this little adventure in November. Preparing for Christmas presents, remember? Well, it’s come and gone… as well as Vernon’s birthday on the first… and as usual… I’m still not finished! I figured I’d share anyway. I only work on it when I sit down in front of the TV… and after a bit I…
Before Shot
Thanks to everyone who expressed condolences at the loss of Willow. You are very special to take the time and effort to send me a note! I really appreciate all of you! One of the great things about living on a ranch… if a horse has given you years of work… he can retire here……
Project Failure
Although the guys didn’t think it was necessary, I insisted on doing *something* with the bathroom window. You see, the highway passes by my house. The guys figure no one can see anything going by at 60 mph… they forget out-of-state hunters drive slowly, as do people trailing their cows down the road, and I’m…
Hey, Lookie, Lookie!
Been meaning to have a day I could post these… My appliances in my new kitchen! Now if you’ve been a follower for a while… you know we’ve been remodeling this kitchen for two years as of Thanksgiving. With the installation of my new appliances, we’re just a smidge from being finished! The little 12″…
Big Reward
I’m very excited! I’ve been working on details in the bathroom… sealing the grout, caulking, lining cabinets, and working on wood trim. Again, nothing much to share, but exciting enough to me to think I could take a REAL shower in my new bathroom in a few days! I ran out of caulk with 6″…
Boys ‘n’ Toys
I haven’t heard from any of you about your attempts at making a wool saddle pad… Is anyone besides me making one of these? I’ve just been referring everyone to the posts at “Just Another Day On the Prairie” instead of redoing all of her instructions and work. No need to reinvent the wheel… but…
Two Reasons
You asked for it, so here it is… I can’t take credit for the design of the paperback book wreath… although I did add my two cents worth! Here’s the link to Living With Lindsay where I found this cool idea! She says “Librarians, Please Avert Your Eyes”… but it seems to me, with the reactions…
Self Promotion and Conflicted
As usual, you guys were exceedingly nice about my momentary lapse of confidence! I think this happens every fall… must be the lack of sunlight or something… But, sincerely, thanks for the encouragement from everyone! I’m doing better… 81 readers yesterday! I don’t know how you are counted… I spend too much time trying to…
About Winter…
Pop the cork on the champagne, I’m done with the tile in the bathroom! Well… I grouted today… there’s caulking to do… and the rest of the bathroom… But I am willing to celebrate NOW!!! Grouting was interesting… but I was happy with the way it turned out. It’s the one detail where I went…
It’s… Green!
Well, the snow hasn’t hit yet, and the Riverton Weather radar is down… so I don’t have precision radar… but I guess it is due sometime tonight. Yecch. After riding yesterday BY MYSELF IN GORGEOUS WEATHER WITH JUST DALLY (and some ornery 3 year old cows)… snow and low temps will be hard to adjust…