Showing posts with label Curtains. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Curtains. Show all posts

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Does It Take 2 Months To Put Up Curtains?


Yes, this time it did...

 


Well, it's about time.

lol

I had a lot of time pass
since I bought the new white sheers 
which weren't even destined 
for this room
and
the Black Floral semi-sheers
that were intentional

&
of course 
my thought was 
what if
lets try it
and I liked the first two I put up

so 

I started 
in March...



I had a set back

still in the throws of grief

as one does...

&

all of the motivation left

along with
a wee health scare

all turned out well

you'd think 
that you could 

just

pick up 
where you left off

but 

I sank

I found a bottom

that I wasn't expecting

Now 

I have a piece 
of my clarity back

&

 its building again

with a stronger 
material 

backed with
a firmer foundation

and a side order of 
big dreams 
on my horizon...


I've successfully
 edited down 
the amount of stuff 
to get things feeling more restful


give me room 
to get these babies 
up high...


And I am mixing paint samples 
to see how they look
in the new 
light values...

when I say the budget is tight...

well
I'm custom mixing our wall colors

thanks to
 how many windows we have
it does break it up
making it
easy 
to work for us
and 
of course

my 
love 
of paint 
factors in 
big time...



but

wait 

what's this...

the second pack of sheers
has a different pocket setup 
on the top?

and 
they 
hang 
lower...?!!!!


see
the first pack 
hangs perfectly...


the first pack 
has three pockets 
to choose from
making it easy 
to use 
in a variety of rooms 
and
window situations...


the second pack...
why?

ok...


I have options here...
all is not truly lost.

but still...?
if ordered at the same time
why...

I mean 
I will 
probably change this out... 
&
this particular window 
will
have the air conditioner set up 
in just another week or two...
so 
this curtain will get a tie back...

but

where did it all go wrong?

honestly 
its just the quirky 
reminder that 

~Perfection
is really 
just 
a shift 
in Perspective 
away~

&

its actually quite funny

X-D


there is always 
a nice mess 
to clear up
after 
all the tweaks 
twists
and 
turns...



but this lil guy
had fun watching me toil...

so cute


it wasn't so bad 
looking at this for two months


Before I started the editing process

there were 
so many 
extra bits
pillows
laundry 
furniture
etc...

and  
there is always still
a considerable amount
of editing to go



all in all
I like where all of this
is headed.

this strip everything back to start fresh 
is kind of 
my favorite thing...



&
How fun
the resulting
New Curtains!

If you are curious
I did buy them all on the Amazon
because we had a real need for more light filtering
and we were on a super tight budget...

I do not have an affiliate link,
but
I will tell you that they cost $28.99 per pair
currently
and they are 52inches wide by 95 long

my search was for "Black Lace Curtains"

and these floral ones came up...

I won't really get into the white layer of sheers
because
who knows what would show up 
if you ordered them?

curtain lottery 
am I right?


I definitely 
consider 
finding the black florals 
a stroke of luck

you never know

 what you'll find out there

kind of random
but sometimes nice 

when you have one idea

and another 
just stops you 
in your tracks...

That is 
happening a lot lately
;-)

Is this where I'm supposed to write...
Stay Tuned...?

Mayhaps...

x~J 

























Monday, March 13, 2023

Bedroom Makeover: Overdue! Part 1


Needs: paint

Needs: Fabric 

Need: Elimination of Clutter!!!

Okay! Let’s start … with fabric! 


I’ve got just about everything I need here
Took off the sheer, plain old dollar store panels 
So much dust!!!
I turned on our air filter to level 4!
Left that on for the day 
Don’t need any extra dust mite allergy troubles.


When we first moved in 
The windows provided a lot of needed light 
And over the years we have taken down 
Many of the huge and dangerous pines that were 
Within 25-50 feet of the house.


Since we are on a hill and 100ft from the road 
We felt no real need for curtains right away with the trees obscuring some of the view etc…


But now… so much light floods in! 
It’s amazing! 
But not if you want to sleep past sunrise…


It is glorious
The moments of trying to catch up with lost sleep tho…
Became 
Well, really only possible if 
It was an extremely cloudy day…


Moving some furniture aside to easily get up 
Onto the trusty step stool…

Found loads more dust, and three pairs of shoes! 
Lol


Oooooooo
Lookit!!!
Curtains that are the right length!
I think I want to get rid of that rug now 
Lol


Mr Kit
Are you impressed? 
Next I get the new sheers in
And I will start on the next wall o windows!


No really 
What do you think?


Awww 
It looks so cozy at night!


Just about done with this wall…
At this rate I may actually have 
this curtain project done 
before the end of the week…?

Whaaaaa????
I will try not to jinx my motivation.
I will try to keep plugging away! 

So far so good… 
Did that jinx it…
Hope not lol

May we all stay motivated!
x~J




Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Wait is it Still August? Life & Studio Update?



Month 5...?

of Covid Times

We are still staying home

Not going inside public places...

Hubs is working from home

&

Im still not working...

So, Ive had opportunity to change up the studio...

at first it was to put a good width of distance if clients are here...

now its a full time creative mind, body, spirit haven...


when we first moved in...


there was a big bump out closet with these bi-fold doors...
we have since used these doors behind our bed, painted white... 
looks like some crazy boho paneling.


all of me wee supplies were cozy inside this crazy bump-out...


I would change up the floral swag with the seasons etc...


how cute it was just starting out here at Fox Hill


After some updates...

and the product shelf...

I still have products when I thought we were going to be outta this sooner...

now I consider it a life time supply...?



the original arrangement of all the wee mirrors...

hey there's a face in there too!


all the taxes prepped here...

good times


when I first learned that I was going to have more than a couple of weeks...

well, how could I not start reworking what I never had time to rework...

besides, anything that is assembled...

can be disassembled.

MMMMuuuuuahahahahahahahahahaaa!

Now I have gently used wood pieces for the reusings...


where the closet was... 

this was the first gathering of the things...

anybody need a painting painted???

no really...


the planty friends are very happy...


an assortment of sheer curtains and a misty morning...

captured by the wyze cam...


pretty good light to take the pics for the Olde Etsy Shoppe


Im taking some of the wood for the reusings...

and building some shelves!



these puppies are making it real easy... 
and I can make two nice display shelves...

BARGAIN!!!



here's my pandemic chic ready for the post office, ride along selfie...

I don't think I had a panic attack on this ride...

so...

winning...?



this came in the mail...

lots of tea on the English cottage garden philosophy...


my lil buddy...

hes sitting in the chair next to me now.


first oranges in months...

and a bunch more learnin materials...


one of the volunteer sunflowers


and someone apparently thought I could use a mushroom...

wink wink nudge nudge...

I guess...

anyhoo, I have a call from my therapist in a min

and I hope you all are doing well

take yer vitamins

wear a mask

vote for Biden 

bobs yer uncle

yes

xoxo



















 

Monday, December 18, 2017

Xmas is Next Week!!!!!!!!!!!!

WAIT!

Before you start Reading...

I found that Follow Button you've been looking for!!!!

The Top Right...

On the Full Web Version of me wee Bloggy Blog...

Phew! I know riiiiiiiight!

Glad I could Help! Now get your read ON!

;^D

I am Makin Plans & Goofing Off!

With a Productive & Indulgent Brekkie in Bed!


Charli is having as much fun as I am!

K, maybe she was Yawning when I took the pic LOL...


Anyway, 
We've been working on the Xmas Cheer...

Coffee by the Tree...


Working on the table for two in the Kitchen nook...


Garlandia! 

Work thy Magic!!!

So Cozy... How will we deal when its time to put it away & move on with our lives...


Top of the Cabs, and the Chandelier gets a touch of Greenery...


This is my after Xmas plan for the chandelier...

Paint all the things... all the time...


I did have a tiny moment outside before the snow hit...


All of those Pine Trees that I snipped and stripped last year (make your own yard) have been hangin out waiting for their moment...


Secured all the joints with twine wrapped wire...


We hustled as the first measurable snow hit to wrap it up with two sets of lights...
One warm white, one cool...

I still have a plan for that wee pine in the red bucket...


Maybe somethin like this...???

Wanna see what it looks like at night...?


Lets see if I can't get my act together later & make a lil video tour... 

When I get the rest of the lights out...?

It doesn't end... I just keep adding lights X-P


And as it snowed & froze for a week...

Putting a halt on the light up the yarrrrrd project...

I went to the Oracle (Pinterest) to tap into the Collective Creativity... 


OMG so many great ideas...


Maybe this is happening...

Hot Chocolate Bar...

Add Your Own Toppings Mania!

"Bitch Make Your Own Hot Chocolate!" Hahahahahaah!

If I can keep from getting distract......

Oh look whats this....?


Thanks Pinny McPinterest...

We've an awkward lil nook of a dining area...

Having tried out all of the tables in our arsenal... 

We are still on the hunt for the right fit... 

That will fit all the peeps at all of the occasions...


This Fab Lady was born in the 1890s and costs a mere $5k...

Lets just not think about how unimaginable that amount of money is at this moment...

& realize how this is the INSPIRATION!


Sweet! IKEA! Yeah, we'll take two...
Wait, waatzatt...?
Not in stock & it would cost $259 to ship....???

Buh :-((


Free Plans + Beggin m'Dad to help ;-)


We might be able to seat some peeps!

K...

Pinterest, y'got this...


Yep, that's the ticket! 

Refectory/Farm Table DIY...

Gears are turning...

It's what really counts... Steam billowing outta ma ears y'see...


But Back to the Task at Hand...

Lists, Curtains, Mascara, Coffee, Vitamin Potion, Water, Magazines...

&

The Heap of Sugar Love that is ...

Dark Chocolate Gluten Free Waffles...

Topped with a Large Amount of Walnuts...

Root Beer Float Flavored Ice Cream...


A Drizzle of Maple Syrup...

x^D


The deets:

Had to get some of the fave!

Rimmel Volume Accelerator Mascara!

Why did I by two...?

Well, I will tell you...

Number one up there ^^

Has Big Bristle Brush Style...

Makes the Big False Lash Looks.


This one has the Lil Plasticy Brush for more of a Natural Look...

The Formula for the Price has been the Best thing since I was hooked on Channels Inimitable...

&

If I can snag both of these babies for under $20, instead of paying $27 for one...

One look for a heavy night look & one for a more natural fresh faced look... 

S c o r e.


I will be editing lists...

Looking for style cues...

Recipes...

&


Finally found the Mother Load of Sheer Panels!

My Search is over!

Family Dollar Near our old place had so many!

& at $5 a pop... hmmmmmmmmm...

Steals n Deals...

Since we have somewhere around 30 windows & Jenny loves her sheers...


Started the project in the summer... only able to find 3 panels at a time...

Going from store to store lol...


Checkin it off the list!!!

Today!


Meanwhile ...

Try an Xmas Tree Frapp... lol

Keep Making Lists... Check somethings off!

Celebrate the Solstice... &

All the HOLIDAYS...

Ring in a New Year...

&

Most Importantly...

MAKE SOMETHING!!!!

XOXO
~JM


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