Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Plans Forgotten, Broken, Modified and Made

We had company all weekend, and I managed to completely forget about this until Thursday evening. Needless to say, I didn't get as much Thesising done as I'd planned and hoped. But I continue to move forward, and will write a bit more tonight (Tuesday) before curling up in bed next to A., reading a novel that has absolutely nothing to do with The Thesis.

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Also over the weekend, A. and I went to our first Rockies game of the year, and I got to meet Melospiza! She is a delightful, funny, smart little pixie! I felt comfortable with her immediately. I met her son, daughter and cutie pie hubby. All of them wonderful and kind.

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Over the weekend the trees have finally grown leaves! We have green trees! They are not full yet, but it sure beats the scraggly, dead-looking leafless limbs. It has done wonders for my mood to see so much more green. Oh, my goodness. You have no idea.

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A couple of weeks ago I happened upon a kick-ass old Steelcase Tanker Desk. Other than a huge wood desk, this is the desk I have always wanted. And it was free! FTW!) And a total bitch to move! But, oh I love it. I loooooooooooooooove it and its weird champagne colored paint. Love! I am so much more comfortable at this desk than our old one. I want to keep it forever. It is in great shape. I am going to convert our old one into a sewing and crafting desk. Oh, I cannot freakin' wait to get The Thesis finished so I can start other projects!


Hoo boy, I wish this were my home office... My desk looks like this but is champagne, not grey.


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Some potential projects I lay awake daydreaming about:

  • Making new summer and winter curtains for every room in the house
  • re-upholstering the seat and back cushions of the couch with a nice, abstract pattern that involves red.
  • Sewing new throw pillows suitable for the new look of the couch
  • Sewing a pet sofa throw like this one, only in a fabric and pattern I like, to protect the new cushions from Infinite Dog Hair. Genius.
  • Make loads of homemade Christmas/holiday ornaments to prepare for the upcoming gift-giving season
  • Start painting with my watercolors again. (Oh, so much baggage here.)
  • Fun throw pillows for our bed
  • Duvet cover for our bed
  • shower curtain for our bathroom
  • Crochet a cute rimmed winter had that also has those ear flaps that tie under your chin. Cute, and warm! (Apparently, I think I am going to do this freehand. Hilarious!)

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Have I mentioned I don't really know how to sew and I do not own a sewing machine? I could sew a mean pillow in 7th grade home economics, but have not sewn since. Unless you count a missing button or two.

Any advice on learning to sew and machines would be greatly appreciated. As you can see, I have oodles of plans for when I get to reclaim my life!

Happy day to you!

4 comments:

  1. "Upcoming gift giving season"? It's barely June! Good lord do you ever plan ahead.

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  2. I can't wait for you to pick up your watercolors again!

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  3. NO sewing advice, except to say that most of those projects only involve sewing straight lines, so probably won't be too difficult. Good score on the desk!

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  4. Hey, I'm available for SOME sewing advice. On the curtains? Sheets. On clearance. They already have a pretty little casing at the top - ready made for you! Just chop them off and sew a hem and you're done!

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