Snow, Cold, and Decor Ideas

It is snowing again and is suppose to snow most of the day. When it stops, we will have sunshine and colder weather. At the moment, we are continuing to have cold weather for the next week.

Lifestyle

No work was done yesterday by the contractors. The Spousal Unit did a bit of work in the living room after he shovelled snow off the driveway. His job again today-- shovelling more snow.
My diet has been off lately due to the cold weather and the stress of renovating. I find that I do not enjoy the mess, dirt, and dust that comes with renovating. It sets my nerves on edge. I also find that I am on edge not having control of the situation. I am surviving but it is hard especially when I have to make snap decisions. We won't talk about the dust and dirt and how it makes me feel.
This winter, I have felt the cold more so than other years. I am trying to drink more hot liquids to keep me warm but I still am cold.
At work I am discounting rolls of drapery. It means that I handle almost every roll in one section. I call it my arm and shoulder workout. It is neat to see all the drapery and upholstery fabric (high end stuff) and every once in a while I find something I like.
But, there was a piece of fabric from the lower end drapery fabric that caught my eye. I loved the blues in the flowers but wasn't sure of the back ground colour. I don't like yellow tan.

I brought home a piece we found in the freebie box and put it against the bathroom wall. I like it but still how will it work in our bedroom for cushions on the bed. Was mulling it around when I discovered a roll in the section I was working on.

The background is the same colour as the walls which is the weak point of the fabric. I would have liked it lighter. But the white and denim blues were perfect for our bedroom. I really can see this as pillows on our bed with white bedding. Ideas are mulling in my head on how to do our bedroom. We will see what rolls I pull today that can go with that fabric or even replace it.

Sewing

The sewing machine and iron are set up and ready for me to sew/embroider. No picture but I promise I will be taking pictures as I sew and sort down in that space. My evening spot for the next few days.
The chandelier I like has halogen bulbs so now I need to see if I can replace them with LED bulbs. If not, I will have to look for another light fixture.

Today

I am working and hope to sew tonight. Everything is ready for me to get busy.
Until the next time.......................

An Empty Sewing Room

It is still cold in our neck of the woods. We had a low of -14.7C or 5.5F and a high of -9.2 or 15F. There is a wind or draft and it snowed last night. This is to continue for the next week and maybe longer.

Lifestyle

I had yesterday off work and spent all day running around getting things we need for the renovation or for personal use as I start work for 5 days today.
The bedroom/hall half of the house is ready to paint except for the hall closet opening. It needs to be made wider and I am sure it will happen this coming week while I am at work.
We have pot lights in kitchen/dining area of the house and we need three more put in to finish that area up. Next will be the living room.
Though we have been renovating for less than a month, I am tired of the mess. I am looking forward to organizing the household when all this is done.

Sewing

The sewing room is empty and the floor has been washed. It seems funny to have everything downstairs.

All of the Wi-Fi is in a tub and will be sealed with plastic while the room is being skim coated and sanded. Once again, it will be stored in the shelving unit in the corner.   

 The closet will have the shelving unit put back in and I do hope there will be less fabric, books, etc. on the shelves. I will be sorting my stuff while embroidering downstairs. This closet will have doors.

 Where the ironing board goes and there will be a new door.

Where the cutting table will go. I plan on getting new blinds for the window (as I will be doing for the whole house).
While getting renovation items, I did look at chandeliers and found one I liked. I will get it next month if it meets my light bulb standard (LED and daylight). If not, I will be looking for something else.

Today

I work all day and I do hope that I can set up my sewing machine in the basement and start sorting out my sewing stuff. I need to get it organized prior to it going back into the sewing room.
Until the next time..............................

Plans Are Progressing

It remains cold here in our neck of the woods. I will drive warm today as the heater is fixed in the car. So happy for that as it will remain cold (near 0F) for the next week.

Lifestyle

The bathroom is coming along and is looking lovely. A row of subway tile has been put around the tub and the trim and baseboard is on. Pictures when it is done.
We had our staff dinner last night and it was fun. The food was good and the conversation lively.

Sewing

The sewing room will be dismantled starting today and I will be sewing in the basement until the room is done. I am looking forward to having the room spruced up. I will be going through all my stuff to organize it and I may purge some of it.
I have been looking at the Vivienne Files Twelve Months, 12 Outfits and love the red, black and royal blue capsule. It speaks to be more than her other colour choices. I can see how I can make it my own and enjoy wearing all the pieces I will make or buy. Even my favourite blue jeans will look good in the mix.

Today

I have the early shift and will be home in good time. I expect I will be hauling some of my sewing room items to the basement tonight and tomorrow.
Until the next time...............................

Embroidery Fun

It is -14C or 7F out there this morning and we are in for 7 more days of cold weather. Not certain if I like this weather or not. I feel cold most of the time.

Lifestyle

We take the car in today to get the heater fixed. It is going to be a juggle as I work at 9:30 am. It will be nice to have heat again as it is cold driving in this weather.
The bathroom is coming along and will soon be done. I do love the choices we made.

I can hardly wait to see it finished. Bedrooms are to be painted next.

Sewing

I have 9 Kleenex holders done and have 7 more to go. I have figured out an assembly line to get them done in a hurry.

They are all out of linen and I will have used up the yellow when done. I have some of the dark natural and a piece of white linen left.
Next is to sew up the lobster fabric and get Christmas parcels shipped to Nova Scotia.

Knitting

The socks are done and I have nothing on the needles. I need to come up with a project to do for a couple of weeks before I start on the Doll's SWAP items.

Today

I work and then it is our staff party. Nothing will be done in the area of sewing or knitting.
Until the next time............................

It's Cold Out There

It is cold here with the temperature saying -8C or 18F at 6 a.m. It was warmer yesterday and an inch of snow fell in an hour and then it was sunny. The sign colder weather was arriving.

Lifestyle

We put Daughter-in-Law and Grandson on the plane early Saturday morning. We were sad to see them go but they are together as a family starting their adventure in Nova Scotia.
Elliott has discovered he loves to play on the plastic covering the floors. It makes noise and the more noise at 5 a.m. the better. This morning he played with his big elastic band on the plastic and drove us crazy. He lost weight (300 grams or 1/3 pound) in the last two months so activity will help him continue loosing.
The Spousal Unit has the valance off the window wall in the living room. It makes the room look fabulous. He has to remove the wood and prepare it for the crown moulding.
I had hoped the bathroom would be painted yesterday but it wasn't. It will be done today. Looking forward to having a new bathroom.

Sewing

As I was tired on Saturday night, the Kleenex holder I made was turfed into the garbage. I didn't sit and watch it and the stitching stitched the opening closed. So I begin again today making a bunch of them and watching to make sure all goes well.
While the embroidery machine is working, I will clean up my sewing room and put items in the basement. I am storing it all down there until after it is painted. I do have to sew to get Christmas gifts done so it is going to be interesting how I will have to dance to the painter's tune.

Today

I am off work and embroidering, cleaning, and getting a few other things done.
Until the next time..........................

Doll Dresses Done

We are starting to have some cooler weather -- actually it is suppose to get down to -13C or 9F on Tuesday night. The heater in the car is not working so it will become a priority to get it fixed as quickly as possible.

Lifestyle

We were up at just after 4 a.m. to put our Daughter-in-Law and Grandson on the plane to Nova Scotia. We had a great visit with them for five days and now they need to be together as a family. We will be going out there in the fall to visit with them and explore Nova Scotia.
The bathroom is coming along nicely and could be painted today. That will be exciting and we will see if I like the colour we chose.

Sewing

I spent yesterday trying to get the doll dresses done and I did succeed.

The doll in the red dress is from Sears and she is shorter than the one from Walmart by a good inch. I will only be buying the dolls from Walmart.

With their jackets over their shoulders.
I also set up the embroidery machine and started making Kleenex holders. I have one made and one in the garbage.

I am using up linen I had in the stash.

Today

I work and then hope to make another Kleenex holder tonight. I have to sit in the room to make sure the opening doesn't get stitched closed.
Until the next time....................

Family Fun

It is snowing this morning and we have a small amount on the ground. It will probably be gone by day's end.

Lifestyle

We have been enjoying having our Daughter-in-Law and Grandson visiting us. We have had fun with the house renovations. First we did paint samples.

We put these colours up in three areas of the house and made our decision. It may change as I am waiting to see what it looks like in the bathroom.
The second thing we did was to look for cupboard doors to match the rest of the kitchen. Store # 4 and we lucked out. The kitchen reno will be less than we thought. Yes!!
Grandson has become quite the reader and I caught him and the Spousal Unit reading one afternoon.

I was to the doctor's yesterday and my blood pressure is 128/64 and am off my blood pressure medication for good and will be checked in January. That is another goal checked off my list. I am excited.

Sewing

I snuck into the sewing room and finished the doll's dress to the snaps.

Next is the red dress and then onto Christmas gifts.

Knitting

The socks are ready to have the toes grafted together. One evening and I will be done them.

Today

I need to get a few groceries and work on the red dress for the second doll. I need to get the dolls into the store.