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 

Off the cuff: Spring Song

 In my head

All we hear

The changling

And I

Are the operatic

Overtures

Of a bouquet 

Of brightly colored birds

While breezes

Fill in

For tiny

Timpani 

Pushing branches 

Into their dance

To Be Continued...

 

How do people smile?

I’ve got to try and remember

Sure smiles happen...

But when we get together again 

One might need to smile 

As a social que

Not out of happiness 

But

As a signal

Hey how are ya...

Smile

Fine

...

I applied some makeup as well

Kinda feel like a clown

But

It feels oddly familiar...

Wearing makeup-

Not

Feeling like a clown

...

We’ve done with the

Tree removals now...

Btw

It’s made getting to the bittersweet vines

Easier...

I can only do a few minutes at a time

Because me sciatica 

Even though I feel stronger 

Muscle wise

Than years before...

My stress levels 

Being what they’ve been...

Well- 

It’s needled it’s way in

For now

And has slowed me

Practically to a disabled level

I can barely stand for 15mins etc...

Blah blah blah...

Neither here nor there...

Nothing time and calm 

Can’t heal

...

Let’s talk about 

Trees tho

New trees

All the lil covered 

By the big trees 

Saplings 

...

We have 

Pagoda dogwoods 

Hornbeams

Rowan

Maple

Service berry

Birch

...

One pagoda dogwood 

I found three years ago 

Just making a go for it

Tiny lil twigling 

Now is almost 

6 feet tall

And setting buds for its first flower

...

Oh and

Lest we forget 

Poetry 

More poetry to come 

Of course 

I’m channeling in some new 

Creative writing 

As well

A

Book

...

Oxox

Chapter 44: Spring Windows - The Mind Wanderers Handbook

 

44: Spring Windows 

The fog

Rolled

In

Let it take 

EveryThing 

Not just 

The Good things 

Now 

Let me know 

When 

I can 

Come Home 

Find the Match

Find the Sun

Broken Fire

Iconicly

In Tatters 

Fly

Drown not

Rise

Weighted not

Clean Covers

After Bath Comfort 

Glorious 

Good 

Night

After 

Hindered

Travel 

Spring 

Windows

Open 

I am now 

One 

With

The Fresh Air

April 2018: The Battle for Spring

                                                           No, Really... It's Spring...?

the sun was warm

we wouldnt let a chill in the air stop us 

from the double duty 

of the yard clean up 

and fire cleanse

just add sage ;-)

it was an interesting time

all thoughts of perfection 

were put on the back burner

and of course the oracle that is pinterest 

never stops inspiring 

omg

peachy creamy crystal ball frappe

thanks for a lil witchy for spring

got all dressed up for a lil insulation removal

ugh

we survived lol

trying on some fancy

i know i know

there are many things to get making

ack

need to make outdoor chandeliers

first free by the side of the road find of the year

way bigger than the old blue table

yay

knob sale at the hobby lobby

always a surprise at how witchy gothy 

some things are there

what to do with logs

pinterest knows

oh yes 

it knows

yisssssssssssssssssss

ha

ok

pinterest

this one was not as cool

glad we dont have this problem

garland in the studio got a lil spring bloom action

tea wisdom 

from the new opal house

target take my money already mug

the pattern just hits the spot

found out they sell a head board for the bed etc

looks like the same thing

how bad do i want

lol

maybe if it goes on sale X-P

sat for a sec

at the new table

with the new mug

with the list of questions for the tree guy

we tagged 42 trees for removal

theres 34 left since ive been 

yknow

chippin away

cant help it

the estimates are all over the place 

one guy quoted 4 times the amount of the most recommended guy

yup

coffeeeeeee

dont care if we are still in a chill

iced please

while processing the adult decisions

and a certain time of the month

killer combo in both respects

X-D

some of our trees are coming down for the fact that we need a shed

our lil wishes it were a shed but was probably just a chicken coop once

just

aint

cuttin it

so we are learning how to prep a wee foundation

weeeeeeeeeeee

and heres my key to tree felling success

i will don some bright orange chaps and get my chainsaw on

meanwhile

waiting for the rain wind snow to pass

i find this

hubba hubba

goddammitt mc pinterest

fire pit

and 

repeat

another windy day with the intermittent slush

creatures in the coffee 

can you see through the forrest

our neighbors lost a tree in all that wind

we better choose a tree guy soon

eek

lady C

whats that all over you

snow

sigh

first flea market day

taper candle sticks

mega brass action

whoop whoop

like as many as we could scoop up

and more 

mmmmuuuuuuahahahahahahaaaaaah

oh 

and a tray

or two

but

that pic wouldnt load haha

it will just be a mystery

for eva

in your hearts

like anyone is even reading this 

lol

lol

lol

;-)

anyhoo

glad i got anything to load

and im finishing up quickly here

the sun is out

spring is really starting to show

and the real battle 

of yard clean up begins

as spring has sprung

are you making something today

xoxo

jm