Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Sorry, this is a little blurry. It must have been too dark when I took it. I’ll try to get a better picture today. I finally attached the little shelf unit to the wall. I also spent some time touching up the wood floors. I want to do something or other today, but I’m not sure what.

I’m definitely going to de-clutter the studio, though! It’s driving me a wee bit crazy.

We had a lovely weekend; nothing big, just hanging out together and watching old movies in the evening.

I’m doing everything I can to shut out the news right now. I know what’s going on, but Don and I have had long, serious talks about our age and our health and protecting ourselves from too much stress is paramount. Don escapes into the world of music and composition and recording. I escape into the miniature world, as well as books. I know I’ve said it before but finally starting work on this dollhouse has been the best gift I could have given myself. I have been so immersed in it. It has saved my sanity. I go upstairs to the studio and I’m in another world. I am so grateful that I have that outlet right now. I’m already searching for other (smaller) dollhouses to work on. I’m not ready to pull the trigger on another project, but the good thing is that I’m thinking seriously about it.

The garden is winding down and, frankly, it takes care of itself. I occasionally weed and clean up certain garden beds, but that’s all. Mowing is fabulous because I lose myself in that repetitive process. But, having an ongoing creative project is the key for me. It could be a puzzle, a painting, crocheting an afghan (I have to get back to that soon) – whatever. I need to create and I love creating in miniature.

I’m very grateful that I finally felt the urge to work on the Beacon Hill.

Don has to go to the doctor and get that darned shot in his eye this morning.

It’s a beautiful day out there today.

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.

The basic outline of the art studio is taking shape. There are lots of touch ups to do, but since the walls will be covered with art (hopefully) and it will be full of ‘stuff,’ I’m not too concerned with perfection.

It took many coats of white paint to get it to this stage. It could use another coat, and the ceiling needs more paint. But my patience with painting wore thin and I stopped for the day.

We mowed the front lawn on Wednesday morning, It was very humid. I was supposed to be putting the mower away after mowing the edge of the corral. Don had gone inside. I ended up mowing the corral, too. Typical. I pushed it a bit too much. Don’s words to me when I entered the house: “I know what you did.”

Yep! He’ll sometimes say “Lucy….!” in a Ricky Ricardo voice.

We took it easy yesterday, though I did shoot a video of our end-of-the-summer gardens. I added music to it and posted it on my YouTube Channel. You might like it. Here’s the link. It’s so pretty, if I do say so myself!

We watched Casablanca last night. No words. Truly one of my top five movies. We can’t stop talking about it even though we’ve seen it many, many times.

It’s a beautiful day today and I plan on enjoying our property and our porch.

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.