I am amazed that it is already March 2013. This year just seems to be flying by.
I am looking forward to Spring, here in the south daffodils have already popped up and I can't wait to see more green. I grew up in Northern Nevada which is beautiful country but it really is a big cat box. Dirt, dirt and more dirt. Oh and sage brush. lol
Well to finish of February, I finally re-upholstered my dining room chair cushions!!! This is a project I first started planning out last Spring so I am thrilled I finally completed. I am still working the rocker I keep sanding and changing colors on it...maybe it will be a never ending project.
This months projects:
- rocking chair
- sand big rocking chair and design pattern
- cut spring wood projects
- paint paint paint!
Hello all,
I've been keeping busy playing in my studio, and now I have a few photos to share.
The sunflower painting was Java Paint Night at Coffee Tree Books & Brew in Huntsville, instructed by Deborah Taylor. I've included her website link so you can see more of her art and learn more about my friend.
The butterfly painting is a gift for my neighbor.
The two photo frames were just quickie designs for fun.
I'm still painting the children's rocking chair. I keep changing my mind on color and accents hopefully I be done soon because I have so many other projects I want to start.
Please leave me comments and don't forget to visit Deborah's website.
I have been focused on refreshing my blog, domestic chores and other pressing issues for a couple of days now and need a break.
I was speaking with a friend regarding one of our neighbors who is going through cancer treatment. This afternoons focus will be creating a little sunshine to brighten her day!
I picked up my butterfly this past weekend, she has a lot of damage from being in the garden all spring and summer. I am glad I outbid everyone. I would be mortified to have someone pay several hundred dollars for her and find out after the fact that she is damaged. I wonder how the other butterfly winners feel about the damage on their butterflies? We looked at a lot of the butterflies waiting to be picked up and most had moderate damage.
The base on mine has the most damage as she was located in a mostly shady area with lots of humidity and moist soil. I haven't decided if that part is worth restoring - maybe I will just bury the metal pole that the butterfly sits on in the ground? Too soon to tell.
The butterfly needs some TLC. The seal I put on did not weather well. I'll need to carefully sand and seal with a boat type of lacquer/sealant. I haven't determined what if any other restoration on her is needed.
Regardless, I'm happy to restore her and give her a grand spot in my yard.
