tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68943274525395602972024-03-13T08:54:50.056-04:00SerendipityCarol at Serendipityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693184377823215010noreply@blogger.comBlogger436125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894327452539560297.post-14250125138476704542023-01-30T16:41:00.000-05:002023-01-30T16:41:19.189-05:00<p> Yesterday my middle son died. He has struggled with alcoholism and it won. So much talent. I will most likely never get over it. And I will miss him forever. His brothers Jeff and Greg will miss him.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjvCMPkqCOyurEr1JrAig3wxLJjmssS7pQJpyl1LbqGHBweVJmWctVuONPDGHPSsKBUqixPGL9PF3gbgFm4xReSePm56a0Uzv0jgysqkA7WEjOWgb_6Cf4Gbzu4pYkIyUfUfzUUwh87vB6OXYwIW4vWGn4tOO0cvPgtbGqQ9Nt2JhRWa16WFglc59/s2678/IMG_1452.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2678" data-original-width="2123" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjvCMPkqCOyurEr1JrAig3wxLJjmssS7pQJpyl1LbqGHBweVJmWctVuONPDGHPSsKBUqixPGL9PF3gbgFm4xReSePm56a0Uzv0jgysqkA7WEjOWgb_6Cf4Gbzu4pYkIyUfUfzUUwh87vB6OXYwIW4vWGn4tOO0cvPgtbGqQ9Nt2JhRWa16WFglc59/s320/IMG_1452.jpeg" width="254" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>He loved to cook. He painted and sculpted. We talked cooking in every conversation. He lived in a shelter and was not employed. We will never be the same. I shall gather pictures for another post. His brothers will have a gathering with friends.</p>Carol at Serendipityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693184377823215010noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894327452539560297.post-48746553554096825682022-03-09T11:43:00.000-05:002022-03-09T11:43:04.341-05:00Happy at Home<p> We are still somewhat sequestered. I am actually quite content. Lots of needlepoint and hand sewing projects. I miss some of the restaurants and our favorite people at them. But I really love my salads and the meals we cook here. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdzbEPKmll8D4fyn-onnVTSmDiZrGj25d6x-BoGEj0pk6Cu5Xvo6I9Rd5P9EGvAIIsuz5Fhaw1LJZmp-MhbpNyWvy_cKQNz6n2-oQBl7uJtmZhZwQSeKb5cY2PaerbN4ayoGNmdOXd08uNiXPERWXTWIPprQi_OaPd2Dz1MYyR6lPEsPM52lDjIqJ-=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdzbEPKmll8D4fyn-onnVTSmDiZrGj25d6x-BoGEj0pk6Cu5Xvo6I9Rd5P9EGvAIIsuz5Fhaw1LJZmp-MhbpNyWvy_cKQNz6n2-oQBl7uJtmZhZwQSeKb5cY2PaerbN4ayoGNmdOXd08uNiXPERWXTWIPprQi_OaPd2Dz1MYyR6lPEsPM52lDjIqJ-=w240-h234" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Tone on tone sampler was a wonderful exercise in embroidery done on wool. I have done several.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRdHz_kiTE47wdJ6Pke-WB9HbRvdVrGHZAYLTpCPWISHI2XHLoyIctJ30KzMCsNeTK70PJCb57V2yRqSm4iSQsrWacBU5HhM08jeXRt2sLDL5s1mnaoLaBy9eL_6z5BIdYaZ4N2i2ZN0he60vnFbYjEVynYLCQ3ONMeIqXwHM7yWIeHBO_YuL-kGow=s3564" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3564" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRdHz_kiTE47wdJ6Pke-WB9HbRvdVrGHZAYLTpCPWISHI2XHLoyIctJ30KzMCsNeTK70PJCb57V2yRqSm4iSQsrWacBU5HhM08jeXRt2sLDL5s1mnaoLaBy9eL_6z5BIdYaZ4N2i2ZN0he60vnFbYjEVynYLCQ3ONMeIqXwHM7yWIeHBO_YuL-kGow=s320" width="272" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Squash Squad is a favorite!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFpa-AvtkShZ6f1HDsn9UHQPkze9ZwVUakxcrqOmqjGj9zpFv3wvSfNIDcWx8cKujC0JuP9VhBv6zf05fFFjRB0Je19pOHfAyzLCWtOitfqt_bHjSCscS3JeGMH7vKkxX-nMJONqPVlNiHCFCRx5L6uWY8R41VTwz6qCDXSY9ykhqyRLJuPO7JDTre=s3414" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3414" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFpa-AvtkShZ6f1HDsn9UHQPkze9ZwVUakxcrqOmqjGj9zpFv3wvSfNIDcWx8cKujC0JuP9VhBv6zf05fFFjRB0Je19pOHfAyzLCWtOitfqt_bHjSCscS3JeGMH7vKkxX-nMJONqPVlNiHCFCRx5L6uWY8R41VTwz6qCDXSY9ykhqyRLJuPO7JDTre=s320" width="283" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My work table before a project. I do not show when work is in progress!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFZ84BzQDYzhmaI8T4z8ZXdbF30cDQNGTQHK2g_DQescGvIWf7kJxoIPMDx_ss8aHDSFTQ_4K5v4oI6VYdeTYsS3Gn2Vo3W2NfjuuXERRqLQaLmhfTpCzEUf7Tc24xpnaXGotF-MKAIJDBxwcx1tSSjKzD4DWKJsjoGuPh4Y3hE_DxU1XieZdp-NNj=s3024" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2895" data-original-width="3024" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiFZ84BzQDYzhmaI8T4z8ZXdbF30cDQNGTQHK2g_DQescGvIWf7kJxoIPMDx_ss8aHDSFTQ_4K5v4oI6VYdeTYsS3Gn2Vo3W2NfjuuXERRqLQaLmhfTpCzEUf7Tc24xpnaXGotF-MKAIJDBxwcx1tSSjKzD4DWKJsjoGuPh4Y3hE_DxU1XieZdp-NNj=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>My pincushion which was my first project. Also pictured my needle case in the works.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPrbwcdRiI0P9BMpBy90RbUR212D4nLPc0TAhQdUXCgGU-Q0JugUhtJ9oWKGADOdIW_v4AzP7tGJdDZRSNlHBn2PTjGScng7SYMyrIHQXrvutjH9Uc12lVYFoMMH_G9fLwdD8dwZTGrL5lsf04gURk55IlA1y3-fHDqP_Zt3MqUx_80_4Ya0G_rWyJ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPrbwcdRiI0P9BMpBy90RbUR212D4nLPc0TAhQdUXCgGU-Q0JugUhtJ9oWKGADOdIW_v4AzP7tGJdDZRSNlHBn2PTjGScng7SYMyrIHQXrvutjH9Uc12lVYFoMMH_G9fLwdD8dwZTGrL5lsf04gURk55IlA1y3-fHDqP_Zt3MqUx_80_4Ya0G_rWyJ=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Another pincushion for a Christmas present.<div><br /></div><div>And then there is the needlepoint. Learning to finish and love the self finishing projects available. Planet Earth has a wonderful selection.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_TSHIl2Jlk_x6ByXiboNIhu9Ymmf_GLH7DaM7_wHmYxbqwm0TQXmz-vMciujqDSc_z9AHcy3QEpCqSnu_Hbnxw08rFbnZoYj-jSMo8rLw3Kdundy_t399eB7iu-pxWh7B3ybT_YK26k9R8MaRcE-JjCsvHb8t97oWgHxHC8GrkotEngRLMAmZn9I6=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_TSHIl2Jlk_x6ByXiboNIhu9Ymmf_GLH7DaM7_wHmYxbqwm0TQXmz-vMciujqDSc_z9AHcy3QEpCqSnu_Hbnxw08rFbnZoYj-jSMo8rLw3Kdundy_t399eB7iu-pxWh7B3ybT_YK26k9R8MaRcE-JjCsvHb8t97oWgHxHC8GrkotEngRLMAmZn9I6=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div>This shall be a lampshade.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1D3u2H7II-pX3WUbJBlMELnI43TXNaYHQqfvKkTJ9oW5Sar-VMQUI6D83lmlz5iaOrteuhnx-9R-P9pr4mlMxJAY8TslwW8GC0wwU0nE2iAoDAITkGnuC2qqBIe3n8etUw7R13vGKiAUKFtKKDPHA7tPSY26mne2FR5Zl_DEBd4BK3PEOMovDv37o=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_1WzVZDsCPVRV4tOhGuQqKEp1OelDC5n_xG_d4JBN88qg2lUUv89vw1QUjRnegfhphpqId6aCYk_CdDsTfFLIXZstP8t2EHOr0ReE1jkW-Zgl567n9YyBr3IJsQZ_9mNteCdylnc6gORN_-fjiDTCzhuFzTEitJVv0-PjE4_MaGxAaG1Iv_QzBuTV=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_1WzVZDsCPVRV4tOhGuQqKEp1OelDC5n_xG_d4JBN88qg2lUUv89vw1QUjRnegfhphpqId6aCYk_CdDsTfFLIXZstP8t2EHOr0ReE1jkW-Zgl567n9YyBr3IJsQZ_9mNteCdylnc6gORN_-fjiDTCzhuFzTEitJVv0-PjE4_MaGxAaG1Iv_QzBuTV=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Cheese platters, salads and Jack's perfect cornbread in a cast iron pan. Pot Holders a fun project.</div><div><br /></div><div>And finally the quilt blocks. I love Jen Kingwell's patterns. A real change for me.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilg-ZW6fD6kq6fywzdbQgCcmk75SQbh50_R_CZIUKbT_y-U5y-vJ-DVMKWZkDfk7MlV4hfjeiOcSGBdkWaap57uWxsuoeyUV6I-L1mzsiZmtxcOSQFBZbVBwpiCm3Onnda9UmwD8Bmd-TMCmqGUQXwtZTEXFAGPR9aVsRjxXKNtirpYJ8KItuwivHD=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilg-ZW6fD6kq6fywzdbQgCcmk75SQbh50_R_CZIUKbT_y-U5y-vJ-DVMKWZkDfk7MlV4hfjeiOcSGBdkWaap57uWxsuoeyUV6I-L1mzsiZmtxcOSQFBZbVBwpiCm3Onnda9UmwD8Bmd-TMCmqGUQXwtZTEXFAGPR9aVsRjxXKNtirpYJ8KItuwivHD=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>So we do our chores in the morning and settle in for some tv. Love the British series and Yellowstone. Cooking shows and documentaries complete the picture.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Carol at Serendipityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693184377823215010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894327452539560297.post-14174971887645618372021-09-05T09:39:00.000-04:002021-09-05T09:39:05.139-04:00Staying Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />We are home and have been since the end of March. It would appear that we shall be for a bit longer. I don't really mind but I miss my family and friends and the hugs and laughter.
I really thought we would take this time to purge "stuff". However, nothing has been open and consignment shops for some good things are not open and those that are would not have the buyers I would want. The bed in the guest room is covered and I have stopped trying.
And of course, there are the projects... I have tried to make a dent but have actually started some new ones. The old ones seem stale to me. I wish for something new and fresh.
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yO1fXpbw-dA/X5iHX0MmEQI/AAAAAAAAbHY/RoEmFAXjL6cHX5dle1G605D1bmolOnkZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1589/IMG_0208.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1589" data-original-width="1477" height="320" id="id_948c_d035_1e25_a854" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yO1fXpbw-dA/X5iHX0MmEQI/AAAAAAAAbHY/RoEmFAXjL6cHX5dle1G605D1bmolOnkZgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_0208.jpg" style="height: auto; width: 298px;" /></a></div>
I have been quite taken with an Australian designer Jen Kingwell and signed up for a Block of the Month called Psyehedelia. I am piecing it all by hand. Another Jen quilt design called Glitter is probably one of my absolute favorites.
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Thousands of dollars later for sewing machines, fabrics, notions $250 would have been a bargain. However, I have made at least 86 quilts plus smaller projects. I have a few big ones to finish and then I shall only do smaller ones.</span></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uTS90f_wziY/YTTGqBiB8LI/AAAAAAAAbTU/Z5HfVhgf1uYH0oqOj9WNQ2AYuB094ea4ACLcBGAsYHQ/IMG_0089.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uTS90f_wziY/YTTGqBiB8LI/AAAAAAAAbTU/Z5HfVhgf1uYH0oqOj9WNQ2AYuB094ea4ACLcBGAsYHQ/IMG_0089.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Greek Isle by Colors of Praise. 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I am okay with it because Covid would not be a good experience for either of us. I am so grateful that my home meets my needs with amenities and my sewing stuff. The politics of masking and vaccinations is too much for me to deal with. I no longer have the ability or the stamina for the debate. We are vaccinated and we wear masks we stay home. 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Classes and group meetings on Zoom.</p><p>September 18 will be our 17th anniversary. The years have been good. We are lucky.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L8uyG5_TPKc/YTO3v415t3I/AAAAAAAAbRY/GZEbA475fqcoTso8y1UqF8KVjPYTxZHqwCPcBGAsYHg/s4032/IMG_2294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="222" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L8uyG5_TPKc/YTO3v415t3I/AAAAAAAAbRY/GZEbA475fqcoTso8y1UqF8KVjPYTxZHqwCPcBGAsYHg/w167-h222/IMG_2294.JPG" width="167" /></a></div><br /><p>I am going to try to write this blog again with positive thougths in these tough times. I have so many pictures, recipes and ideas to share.</p><p>Be safe and well.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Carol at Serendipityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03693184377823215010noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6894327452539560297.post-44362008175548652522019-05-17T09:02:00.001-04:002020-03-07T16:39:41.054-05:00Tapas on Sunday<br />
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Moving the office downstairs has been an adventure to say the least. I reorganized paper work and refiled and Jack became the keeper of the shredder. I cannot believe the "stuff" I accumulated. I have one more pile and then must force myself to file or shred.</div>
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A few of my favorite things!</div>
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I find myself being sentimental these days. Silly me. But that is the way I can be. I called my sister to ask about the brass bowl that mother had. She kept mail in it and Christmas cards. I was positive she kept Halloween candy in it as well. Jean said no but I told her that I needed it to be true because I had planned to write about it.</div>
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I will have candy in this bowl next Halloween but it will be of the needlepoint variety. We stay away from the real stuff. I have finished 5 - 4 more to go.<br />
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Jack and I have a routine. The morning is for errands and chores and the afternoon we watch reruns of shows that we never saw. I needlepoint. We have watched House of Cards, News Room, The West Wing and Grey's Anatomy. Blue Bloods and NCIS were favorites. That is a lot of tv and a lot of finished projects. Now we watch British detective shows which I really like!<br />
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I have moved my office from the second floor to the downstairs guest room and the guest room to the upstairs. A little vertigo and some balance issues have slowed me down a bit. The sewing room is still upstairs and quilting and machine embroidery still live there. I am apt to spend a longer time there so the constant up and down are not as troublesome. My quilting is more for my granddaughter Olivia and my sons. Over the years I have made at least 80 some quilts. No more room in this house....<br />
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I hear this phrase used often and tried to think about where mine might be. The last couple of years have been quite stressful but we have managed and are now quite settled. When we decided to move, we wanted the convenience of one floor but I needed a sewing/studio that could house my machines and "stuff". I needed it to be out of sight as the area gets quite disorganized while a project is underway. A loft was the answer and after much procrastination and mild despair, the studio is operating. I cannot do projects when things are not in order. Things are pretty settled now. I try to spend 2-3 hours a day up there and it is paying off.<br />
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This Ribbon Star is almost done! I will finish it Thursday - taking a break today and tomorrow.<br />
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The weather has been chilly but nothing compared to the weather up north. The new house doesn't need as much of our attention and we have a very organized schedule - sort of! My eyes are recovering nicely from cataract surgery. I can see much more clearly now and am not overly thrilled with the reality of my wrinkles.<br />
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I have had this silk arrangement for almost 20 years. I find the color calming and the flowers engaging. Right now it is living on my coffee table and will probably stay until it is time for the holidays (which will be here before we know it ). This year has been difficult. Moving is stressful and at our ages even more so I think. Now almost a year from the purchase date and 4 months of residency, I am calming down. I think we found the last of the missing items (my pepper mill!) this afternoon.</div>
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Daffodils in the market are cheerful and comforting. I miss the spring flowers from New England.</div>
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Needlepoint is my current obsession and I am determined to finish this Paris street scene by Sally Corey. Trying to work 2-3 hours a day. I am about half way now.</div>
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I walk in the morning. We do our errands and chores and then the Lazy Boy recliner calls my name. I cannot bear the news so cooking shows are usually my choice for company while I stitch. I don't pay attention to the majority of the food but occasionally a recipe or two catches my fancy. Our favorite lunch (this month!) is a slice of a baguette spread with goat cheese and topped with tomato and a poached egg. Wonderful and healthy. This came from Bobby Flay.</div>
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My other find for a quick dessert is from the cooking show Sweet Julia. Frozen cherries are topped with a white chocolate sauce "enhanced" with some cherry brandy. Very elegant and a small portion is ample.</div>
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So, soon we will head back north. I feel like I just got here. I will be glad to see my family and friends. </div>
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I am so glad that this sense of contentment has reappeared in my life. I have missed the feeling. </div>
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I just don't know where these last few months have gone. We moved in on New Year's Eve and just now are "things" finally coming together. I have a pill organizer which I fill weekly - seems like I am filling it every day! Soon we will make arrangements to go back up north and I am not ready because I want to play in the new house. We will go back to see family but will most likely come back mid-August as there are still some things to be done. Hopefully family will visit here this winter!</div>
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The wrapping station is a new addition in the studio. The design wall above is featuring a Kaffe Fassett Quilt named Mediterranean Hexagons in Reds from his book <b>Quilts in Morocco</b>. </div>
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In the office step ladder book cases hold some of my pottery collection. This arrangement is comprised of Vietri, Fenton, and McCoy. The desk holds all the endless paperwork that we both need. Today's wireless technology gets me away from sitting at a desk but Jack likes doing his work there.</div>
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We have not entertained as much as usual but we did host Easter dinner and I set the table with dishes that I have gathered and family treasures. I shopped the house to complete the table!</div>
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I have had a fish poacher for many, many years. I used it Sunday for the first time. I used two burners on the gas stove (a new adventure for me) and the salmon was wonderful. I made a poaching liquid of limes, ginger, peppercorns, honey, and loose green tea and water. We will be making this again. We served the salmon with marinated potato salad and asparagus topped with chopped hard-boiled eggs. And because we are trying not to "overdo", Jack made a fruit cup. He is now in charge of fruit cup making.</div>
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So today, while I wait for a painter to paint the ceiling in the garage where the new ladder has been installed, I shall work on my Paris Street Scene needlepoint by Sally Corey. I am waiting for some fiber for my bird pillow so the Paris project has come the front of the line. Jack is making his spaghetti sauce and life is good!</div>
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There we were in all our glory with our Gram Lane. We were celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. I am on the right holding my cousin Mary Lane. I was 14 and that was a lot of years ago! That was the last time we were all together until February 5th. Although ever the years I had seen some of the cousins, two were missing. One of them made contact with my cousin Martha and plans were made. I wanted them here since I don't go too far and certainly Siesta Key is a nice place to visit.</div>
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Minimum orders allowed us each to have about 50! </div>
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I had hoped to be in my new house much sooner than New Year's Eve. I wanted to make something for them but actually only was able to get into my studio a few days before they arrived. Thank goodness for good friends - talented good friends. Donna from <a href="http://brynwoodneedleworks.blogspot.com/">Brynwood Needleworks</a> to the rescue.</div>
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The mailman brought me a bit of Florida sunshine this past week. My friend Donna of <a href="http://brynwoodneedleworks.blogspot.com/">Brynwood Needleworks</a> is most talented.</div>
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We are having a Floridaloha Christmas this year. We are waiting to move into the almost finished new house and were fortunate enough to find this dear little cottage that celebrates old Florida.</div>
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Decorating has been minimal as most is packed away for next year. We brought this little tree and decorated it with a vintage Santa that we found on Etsy. We have searched and searched to find the one that Jack remembers from his childhood and this is as close as we could come. We shall keep trying.</div>
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I shall be on the lookout for this fine fellow which has graced the table here. The furniture in the cottage is Frankl or Frankl-like. Very comfortable and fitting for the cottage. You can read about the furniture and designer <a href="http://www.paul-theodore-frankl.com/">here</a>. eBay has some fine examples.</div>
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Jack served proudly in the United States Army and much of his training carries through to our everyday lives. When referring to time left in the service "days left and a wakeup"was a common description. We are using it for the time left before we move into the new house.</div>
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This is a picture of the studio. A whole room with no other purpose but quilting and other stuff. I can display my quilts and have a design wall for those in progress. The light will be wonderful. The room through the doors will be an office or an extra guest room if needed and there is a bathroom between the two rooms. I cannot wait to organize it and start and finish some projects.</div>
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So here we are in this dear little cottage. It has taken me several days to unwind. I need to recharge and get ready for the next stage. Just think we get to unpack all those boxes. I am calling them surprise boxes because I have not a clue what I shall find when we open some of them! Perhaps just calling them the "good, bad and the ugly" is accurate.</div>
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I have tried to find words to describe the cottage and most start with "e".</div>
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The cottage is enchanting, eclectic, exciting, entertaining, environmentally sound, expertly outfitted, an ecotourism destination, etc.. We love it.<br />
It was built in 1925 and has been restored with modern appliances. And I don't have to pack anything!!!<br />
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Butterflies are swarming the bougainvillea. The seem to know that I would love some pictures so they only pose when the camera is inside.<br />
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Tonight we will have a mini Thanksgiving dinner. We had dinner with friends but I wanted a leftover or two.<br />
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The past few months have been stressful to say the least but I can now see the light at the end of the tunnel (I think) and I am thankful. Our new home will be ready on December 31 and we are both quite excited. The movers cannot come until January 2 but that is OK. First we shall make the bed so that we can fall into that night.</div>
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I shall climb these stairs to my studio and this will be the year of quilting and needlepoint with a little knitting thrown in. While we wait until the house is ready in the cottage we have rented, I shall try to organize my photographs and tweak the blog a bit.</div>
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Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving and joy for the season ahead.</div>
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I have no idea when my house will be ready although they say I should close sometime in December. I know that this one is sold and will no longer be mine after December 1. Sometime in December is really quite vague. I am trying my best to cope with this uncertainty but moving is difficult enough without specifics. </div>
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Originally we had hoped to be in by November 20 but apparently this is not going to happen. The upcoming holidays are my favorites. We shall look for a place to stay on the beach for 2 or 3 weeks until we can move in. I will not have a Christmas tree. But we will have Christmas and we have much to be thankful for so we shall just try to be patient and calm. </div>
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I know, I know, I know. We have not even had Halloween or Christmas yet but I don't know when the new house will be ready and I don't know where we will spend Christmas. We may move in the week before but I am not sure I can make it happen. I am enjoying a bit of it now. It is my favorite time of the year.</div>
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This area will be my studio. There will be a bedroom and bath up here as well. Torrential rains have slowed down the process. Stressful to say the least. My home is sold and will close on December 1. Stressful.</div>
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Soon, the artwork will be packed but I like looking at it for now. In a perfect world, the new house would be ready before Thanksgiving and we could slowly move "stuff" in. I am crossing my fingers.</div>
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I have contract on my home. I am thrilled. There will be an inspection on Monday but that should go well. So now we can have a life until the closing December 1. Hopefully the new house will be ready before then and we can move with no storage time involved. Fingers are crossed. </div>
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Yesterday I embroidered some guest towels for the new house. Machine embroidery is one of my hobbies and I love to make things for my house. These designs with the bugs are from Anita Goodesign and called Beetle Blossoms. Now we all know that if I actually saw one of these bugs in my house I would have to call 1-800-Pest Control. The first design is from Urban Threads and has a French flair. I will do another with a postcard next.</div>
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The wonderful thing about selling so quickly is that now I can do some of my projects again. The quilting will have to wait until I am settled in my new home but the machine embroidery, needlepoint and some knitting can be done and we can cook again without worrying about what the house will smell like. We like onions and garlic!</div>
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This is most of what was in the house. There are a few more boxes in the garage which will go to storage today. Now I shall pack at my leisure and as the spirit moves me. I am most anxious to knit or sew or do some needlepoint. This move and the new house have consumed me this summer. Most of my projects are packed away.</div>
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We went to Pop's Sunset Grill for lunch and while there (sipping an adult beverage), I decided that I can do no more packing until there is a contract. I need to be able to live here. So tomorrow I am going to do some machine embroidery. I will pick up as I go along (a challenge) and then maybe make a list of what needs to packed next.</div>
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Jack is taking a break from packing and is trapped in his chair by bubble wrap. I would have to say we made a dent albeit a small one. And tomorrow is another day. </div>
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The house has been listed and my realtor has a mover who will help transport the larger items to the storage unit as we stage the house for attracting buyers. I guess the idea is have it look spacious (empty?) so a prospective buyer can visualize the space.</div>
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The coffee table is covered again. I have packed 8 boxes so far and will do more tomorrow.</div>
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The dining room table is covered. The rug is covered.</div>
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Sleep, my little pretties. Christmas is coming. </div>
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So, we shall continue with vigor. I don't have room for one of my pine cupboards so it will live with some friends. The sofa will go on that wall which will open up the living area.</div>
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This packing has not been too bad yet but the nightmare will be my sewing room and studio. I don't even think I can take pictures of that....</div>
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