Monday, January 06, 2014

Polar Express & Painting


We are expected to get that blast of cold air here soon ~
with heavy winds and some rain/snow mixed in...

it's days like this that I feel my most creative ~ 
not sure why, but I always want to make something new with too, needle or thread.
.... Winter nesting instincts perhaps?

Days like this tend to be even better with a soup-pot bubbling on the woodstove
and/or a pie in the oven and a fresh loaf of bread in the maker.


a reflective kind of day ~

 the beautiful little wire & beaded heart that you see hanging in the window below
was a gift from my friend Evelyne in France ~

...even on a cold & blustery day such as this,
Friendship warms my heart from across the miles :)


raindrops on the window of my sewing room
...and candle bases waiting to be made into make-do's

 Yesterday Peter filled the rest of the holes and sanded in the bathroom ~
(lots of holes!)

spackle-freckled

 then he began painting the trim!
he kept telling me to wait until it was at least 2 coats, 
but I am just so excited I can't wait ~


(hurry hurry)


brighter now in there
even when it's pitch black outside!

 I gave in
and put my camera away until this morning ~
although it is far from sunny,
and there's only a base coat on the wainscoting & trim
it feels like it's all coming together now ~

serious difference, can't wait for the sun to come out!

Saturday,
after we closed the shop for the day
Peter & I drove in to Appomattox, VA
and picked up a few items that will be used in the new bath.

I found an old curtain rod, an ornamental oil lamp holder made from cast iron
and some old cast iron hooks for towels and clothing ~
(I'll share them with you soon!!)



Other Info:

#1 ~ I am in the process of updating my event schedule 
and will post it on the sidebar of this blog, 
for those that have asked about classes & shows recently ~

#2 ~ the Little Stitches Handwork Club kits will begin to ship this week!!

&

#3 ~ YES! new designs & needfuls are coming and will be released very soon :)


Please be safe & warm today ~
stay home or at least indoors out of the cold.
and PLEASE remember our fur & feather friends out there, they need us!!

* Blessed be *
 Lori

15 comments:

Jan Conwell said...

I repainted the laundry room of our last house in preparation for selling...and what a huge difference it made! The old color wasn't dark, but the white made the small light source a lot more efficient. (We used to call it the Laundry Dungeon.)

Can't wait to see your new treasures.

matty said...

We have the most lovely snow coming down right now --- all fluffy and white.... it belies the bitter wind that is tossing it around. I have put blankets and rugs on all the bald places on the downstairs floor in an effort to keep the house at least a little warm. Our old house has no subfloor, so the flooring is all that is between us and the cold outside. And, on days like this, we struggle to keep the house warm...

Stay safe and warm! The bathroom is loving Mah-Vo-Lous!

Saundra said...

Even with just the one coat it looks great. I'm sure you're getting really excited to have it all put back together......but brighter and newer look.

Saundra

jennifer768 said...

It is cold here this morning,all the animals are tucked in nice and warm.Can't wait to see the new goodies for your bathroom.Have a blessed day.Hugs,Jen

The Eveningstitcher said...

Love the white bead board, Lori. Your bathroom will be gorgeous! Redoing my daughter in law's home in the prairie style. Lots of creamy whites. I can't wait to see the finished product and your new designs.



The Eveningstitcher said...

Love the white bead board, Lori. Your bathroom will be gorgeous! Redoing my daughter in law's home in the prairie style. Lots of creamy whites. I can't wait to see the finished product and your new designs.



lms said...

love it so far and can't wait to see every step.....I am still recouping from knee surgery so no big projects for me.....so its fun to follow you through this one....today I think I will get all my projects that are half finished ready for our winter in florida.....I would of been there already but had to postpone a month because of my surgery....I am so ready to see sand instead of snow...enjoy your day

Nancy Bauer said...

Looking good Lori! I can feel your excitement to get it done, paint Peter PAINT! LOL As the temps are falling and the wind is picking up, my brother in Wisconsin sends me a txt of his thermometer…-15 and dropping…YIKES! You all stay warm and safe, snugged into your sweet farmhouse, and all your critters too!

Lori Ann Corelis said...

How beautiful the wainscoting is . . . I think I could have it in every room of a house! Hmmm . . . does this mean you will want to spend all your time in the bathroom now ? wink, wink? At least there'd be a seat on which to stitch! ;-)

We had all that rain and wind overnight . . . turned to snow, but now it's just COLD . . . but sunny!
Stay toasty dear . . . and yes we must remember all our fur and feathered friends!
L

Lori Ann Corelis said...

How beautiful the wainscoting is . . . I think I could have it in every room of a house! Hmmm . . . does this mean you will want to spend all your time in the bathroom now ? wink, wink? At least there'd be a seat on which to stitch! ;-)

We had all that rain and wind overnight . . . turned to snow, but now it's just COLD . . . but sunny!
Stay toasty dear . . . and yes we must remember all our fur and feathered friends!
L

Unknown said...

Hi Lori , I have see the heart with beads in your room.......
very good . and I have see in my television , your country , very very cold ... and all can help the cats ....
I waiting for your news designs . Big kisses , evelyne.

Raymond Homestead said...

I sure am enjoying watching the progress. It's going to be so nice when it's done!

Anonymous said...

We are in the middle of the cold weather you will be getting. (-30 below here in Iowa)

I love reading your blog everyday and following your progress. I have started my own blog and struggle with what to write.

My goal is to jump in there and see what happens.
Thanks for inspiring me.

susan hemann said...

I am sorry to see your paintings in the bathroom go.. I understand about wanting things light though. I have primitives in my home and I constantly have to remind myself to keep it light. Good luck with the vortex, I am in the middle of it right now. As I write this comment it is -13, windchill-35

Jen Kershner said...

I hope you are keeping warm! We are doing a lot of the same things here while we are homebound.

Your bathroom is going to look amazing!