More Progress

I made a little more progress the last couple days...I am almost all unpacked in my sewing studio...Just a few more things to sort out. Still hoping to be in here sewing soon!!!!

The dining room is finally finished! I got my old plates hung...A couple I put on an old window screen and above the screen and plates I hung an old piece of tin I found at my favorite Antique Shop. Now many meals will be shared in here....Can't wait to cook for my family and friends.

I also set up my sun porch...The wicker couch is in...The room still has work that needs to be finished, but I just couldn't resist playing in there a bit...I think I may start having tea in there! Plants, twinkle lights and curtains will be hung as well....It may just be one of my favorite spots in the house!

Still Settling In...Well Trying To

We are still trying to settle in. Yet it has been kinda hard. I still have empty boxes, full boxes and messes everywhere. With the passing of my Uncle...I had one week to recoup, didn't get much done before we got more bad news. My husband's dad is now in the hospital on life support. We have been flooded with an emotional roller coaster. My hubby flew out to be with his dad and family...Praying he will get stronger every day and pull through!

While he is gone, I am trying to get things done...It's a busy week meeting with people, auditions for plays, and prepping our school year. I found some wicker for our sun room....I will be adding a wicker couch and coffee table tomorrow...Soon the room will be freshly painted, furniture, freshly painted, sheer and white curtains hung, plants put out, twinkly lights hung up and colorful vintage pillows plopped out....It's going to be a wonderful space to sit, sipping tea, chatting with friends enjoying the cool breezes through the windows. I am so excited to get this space done!

I'm also looking forward to getting my studio in order and actually start working...Again we have had some very hard and sad set backs...So hoping I will be up and running soon!!! I found a sweet sewing basket and another pin cushion to add to my collection.... 

In the garden I found stinging nettle, which I plan to harvest, dry out and make some things with it for health and beauty....Yes, I was actually really happy to find it growing next to my secret garden pathway....I did manage to get stung by it on my hands...Future reference: Wear gloves when dealing with nettle...It burns!

I am also posting a couple collages I made last year and never posted. 

I just ran across them in my files...LOL

Hoping to return soon and share more glimpses into our home...It's just been a longer process this time around! Have a blessed week!!!!

The Sock Monkey & The Little Red Chair

Pioneer Woman Wednesday

I love most of the Pioneer Woman dishes....Especially the floral in red, white, yellow, green and blues. It is so cheery and brightens up my kitchen! I love how it mixes well with my other dishes and kitschy vintage goodies. You can mix match all the bowls and it will still go together. Yummy!

Mother's Day & Antiquing; Day 4 & 5

Mother's Day was spent with our little family, went to church, and had a little dinner with my parents. Then Monday I took them out again. We went back down to Fort Wayne and hit a few antique shops, had lunch then met up for our last dinner together before they leave back home to Washington state.

It was a good time seeing my dad and step mom. Though my dad had been unwell pretty much the whole time he was here. Praying that he will figure out what is going on when he goes home to see his doctor. Other than that, I think we made some good memories together.

Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana: Day 1

My dad and step mom took a cruise then traveled through some of the Southern states into Indiana for a visit with us. We took them downtown for the first day of their trip. We walked around a little bit, then went through the Fort Wayne History Center Museum, drove around town, showed them our church and grabbed a little bite to eat.