July 17, 2009

• Slowly, but surely . . .

  The transformation of my house has begun. 

  Not much. 

  Not quickly. 

  But it will get there eventually, if I keep chipping away at my ideas!

                                 

  I slept hard last night.  Not without pain, unfortunately.  I guess my muscles were screaming from the little bit of shopping I did.  Either my muscles or my bone marrow.  Hard to tell which is which these days! 

  I hurt pretty bad by bed time and continued with lots of sharp twinges (or pain) and muscle cramps.  I probably should have gotten in a hot bath and soaked (the nurse says it does no good with bone pain, but *I* think it helps . . . ), however I was just too sleepy. 

  It took a while to fall asleep, but when I did . . . zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!

  I woke up this morning ready to tackle the dining room table and its sacks of new purchases!

                    

  The first thing I did was remove everything from the mantle in the den.  When I took down my single crystal candle holder, it broke in half.  Good thing I bought the new, replacement pieces for the mantle, huh?  That's my excuse for shopping.  I just *knew* something was going to fall apart!!!! 

  Anyway, I didn't drop the candle holder or knock it over, it just broke in half!  I've had it about 4 or 5 years and rarely touch it, so who knows what's up with that!?!

  I filled a small glass vase with cream pods, cream nuts, and white, wicker-looking balls that I've used on the dining room table each winter.  I still have lots left for winter for the table's centerpiece. 

  Anyway, the whole thing was too small.  My friend, Lori, gave me some old Reader's Digest books (hard bound volumes) and I remembered a few being cream colored.  I went to my bedroom to retrieve a couple books, put the vase on top of the books, and liked the results. 

  I still think my little anniversary clock is dwarfed along side the new stuff and I may purchase a new clock.  A regular "mantle style" clock that matches the wood, etc.

        

  It's hard to see, but the covered dish I bought has the same braided weave as the big plate.
                                                  

  The light bounced back from my flash - so I tried without a flash and just the ceiling fan light turned on, but it also reflected off of the mantle and the doo-dads.  At least things are the correct color today and not blurry!!! LOL
          
      

  Next, I attempted a new type of floral arrangement.  The vase is clear and square (unusual choice for me) and the leaves are inside where the water would be.  I lined the vase with glass rocks and marbles in clear & white.  Another first for me.

  Here is the end result for the dining room table.
       

  I usually would chose a traditional looking vase and the traditional shape for the floral arrangement.  A square container and tight arrangement with a simple choice of flowers (hydrangeas and lilies) is a huge departure from my usual creations.

                                       

  This afternoon, I slept for close to three hours, after completing the mantle and dining room updates.  Guess my brain couldn't think any more thoughts!

  Now, I'm considering the girls' room - the one I painted light green last fall.  I never finished their room and maybe some inexpensive Wal-Mart lamps and some ivy on their dresser mirrors (with a few flowers) will perk things up.  Maybe I'll tackle that next week!

  Be Blessed  ~

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