Sorry, I misled you!!

I guess I was hoping that the next time I posted the weather would be well on the way to warming up.  I'm waiting for the snow to disappear so that I can hop on the Greyhound bus and go and visit my darling grandchildren, and their parents of course.

I haven't had too many projects on the go since my last visit with you - I actually I can't remember exactly what I have been doing, LOL.  This is the desk and chair that I mentioned that I was going to refinish - I ended up painting it in an off-white.  I'm not sure if I am going to be taking this over to my Boutique or not and for the time being, it is in my apartment with my television sitting on it.  I rather like my tv up higher than it was.

It looks a little messy in that corner at the moment and one of these days I will tidy it up, especially if I decide to keep the desk.  I have to admit that if I could get the desk to my Boutique without any trouble, then it would be there by now, but it really is a little too large for me to carry it on top of my shopping cart, which I usually use to transport the larger items I work on, too much snow on the sidewalks for me to lug it over there!!

Now, the chair is a different matter....

I upholstered the chair with a lovely deep turquoise vinyl, easy to keep clean especially if children are going to be using it.  Since taking these photos, I decided to shabby up the chair but I didn't take a photo of it.

I did another magazine rack, shabby chic of course, LOL

My sweet son Phil did something very special for me, he ordered and had mailed to me a coffee mug with a photo of my sweet grandchildren.  What a delightful surprise that was..

He has a really kind and generous heart.  Thank you so much Phil.  I will treasure it.

I picked up an armful of vintage, musical dolls to put into my 

Boutique for sale.  So far I haven't sold one, just waiting for the right person to come along...

The last thing I did was to make/assemble two pictures using some of the turquoise vinyl and two 3D plastic cutouts which I painted and put in a lovely painted black frame.  I think they are rather cute, but I would, wouldn't I?

Well that's it for my creative ability this time, not too impressive but the pickings have been slim on my thrifting expeditions.  As always, I will end with a couple of photos of my darling grandkids sent to me by the wonderful day care provider they have.  Her name is Anna and she has become my friend and I enjoy visiting with her also when I go to visit the family - thanks Anna....

Sweet little Kat and darling big brother Rhys...

Take good care of yourselves, hope it warms up soon.

Hugs, 

Plod on, Plod on...

I just got the results of my recent bloodwork and my haemoglobin count is down again, so it's back on more meds.  This would explain why I have been lacking in strength and having some trouble breathing and finding it more difficult to walk, but, as the poets of yore would say, "plod on, plod on, the footpath way, and merrily over the stile", LOL - really, what choice do I have but to keep on keeping on and staying busy with my creativity.  What would I do if I didn't do that?  Also, I went for a Geriatric Assessment at the Geriatric Assessment Clinic (I think it's new) at our local hospital.  I think I did very well, but then I do "in the moment" - it's trying to remember yesterday or twenty years ago, or even two minutes ago that I have a problem with.  Anyway, onto more fun stuff.

I had a very good day at my Boutique, in all ways, my sales were acceptable (of course I will never make a fortune but am happy making enough to cover my rent for the month and for the purchases I make throughout each week)..... the customers were such fun and my co-hobbyists were back to being friendly.  Everything to my liking and hoping that it stays that way.... competition and such can be so upsetting, but that's an old story now, so let's leave it there.

What have I been working on this passed week?  Well, let's take a look.......

I picked up two really old and shabby and I mean shabby not "shabby chic" chairs from one of the local thrift stores (between you and I, thrift stores around here are not what they used to be because everyone wants to find a bargain, not just the needy, so the prices are not always low), and worked my ample butt off sanding, painting, waxing, polishing and re-upholstering turning them into two beauties..... from Cinderella, to the Fairy Princess, LOL  This is what they looked like when I bought them and dragged them home on my shopping cart......

I ripped them apart and thus began the transformation........

 

The change begins.....

This material I purchased from our local Fabricland.   I just love it......

Waxed, shabbied and polished.....

All finished.....

I was so tempted to keep them but, let's face it, I don't have anywhere to put them, unless I disposed of other items, so they are safely ensconced in my Boutique waiting for the right person.

This is another item I recently finished.   This is the before picture.....

and here is the after picture........

Last week at one of the Boutiques I bought this darling little knitted pumpkin hat for my precious grand-daughter Katherine and rushed to mail it off to her.

 I asked my son to please make sure he took a photo of her wearing it so I could see how cute she would look in it and him being the most dutiful and loving son went out of his way to please his mum and sent me this adorable photo.... gotta love sons!!

I said I wanted a photo of "Kat", not "dog" - boys will be boys!!!!

This for my dear daughter-in-law, if she reads this.  When I came home from visiting them I purchased a Brita water filter pitcher.  She and my son keep nagging me to drink more water, so I'm trying my best....

Last, but not least, some photos of my little darlings whom I am already missing so much and it's only been a couple of weeks since I visited.......

Well folks, that's it for now.  Have a wonderful week and take good care of each other.

Hugs, 

 By the way, I used to make these signature tags with my name on but I haven't done it in a few years now.  I lost most of them when my computer crashed and I haven't had the desire to make them since.  Don't worry, I have more than I can use - they outnumber any posts that I will ever write, LOL

Summer is definitely here!!

Well, summer has definitely arrived and I'm already fed up with this hot, humid weather.  I guess I just cannot be pleased - complain when the winter lasts six months and then when the temperature is above 70 degrees.  Ah well, just have to put up with it I guess!!

I'm still busy with my Boutique and on my way there from my apartment just down the street are some pretty flowers planted alongside the road.....

Makes the walk enjoyable.

Talking about the Boutique, sad to say but things were not going too well.  There were three of us when it began and we seemed to be getting along fine but the old adage "Two's company, three's a crowd" came into play and it ended with me having no choice but to go out on my own, for my own peace of mind.  Quite a few people had warned me about three never working out, but as we seemed to get along so well I didn't pay much attention until I became the third wheel, LOL  I rented my own space just across the hall.  I'm loving this and am hoping that they will let me enjoy what I am doing.  I have a goodly amount of valued customers who love to come and visit me - they don't always make a purchase and that's okay.  It's not about money with me (although I don't say no to it, LOL).  No, it's having a hobby which fills my retirement days and satisfies my artistic side.  I'm always making something or other or re-doing an item.  Here are a few things that I have been working on.....

Just finished painting and re-upholstering these dining chairs.  I have done a few in the past but I am particularly proud of these two.

A couple more lighthouses.  Aren't they adorable?

A couple of plant holders, into which I put a couple of clay pots.  Quite cute.

And, I repainted an old highchair.  It wasn't selling in it's natural state so I asked some of my online friends what colour I should paint it and this was the colour which was mentioned the most.

Repainted an old mirror.

and that's about it.  From now on, things are going to be a lot better.  I'm certainly going to do my best to make it work.

Now that I have got all that out of the way, I saved the best for last.  I just returned a while ago from visiting my darling grandchildren and celebrated Rhys's 4th birthday.  It's amazing how quickly these kiddies are changing and growing up.  A few photos of the sweethearts to end this blog.

Oh, before I leave, just have to mention that I sold my crow table that I painted this past Saturday at the Boutique.  She said it was going to a loving home.

That's all for now folks.  Have a wonderful week.  Be kind to each other.

Hugs,