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Avoiding Adding Up Figures

August 8, 2026 at 8:42 am by Claudia

After being chomped on by deer, this clump of phlox has come back beautifully. I would be very happy if phlox self-seeded every year like it has this year. It fills in all the spaces in the garden and it’s a riot of color.

Another insanely hot and humid day yesterday with some rain, but not nearly the amount of storms predicted. I’m wondering if I should try mowing a bit of the front lawn today? Don has a gig this morning, so I could sneak in some mowing time. I’m also putting off working on our deductions (we always file an extension) but I really can’t delay that any longer.

Morning photos of the big old work in progress. I was looking at my IG miniature feed this morning and found a woman who make kits for half-scale (1:24) dollhouses. I was envious. They would take up so much less space. I’m sort of wishing I had gone that way. Very small house and several large dollhouses = a problem. I still have no idea where I am going to put the Beacon Hill when it’s finished.  Between the Blythes and the dollhouses and Don’s many guitars and other musical instruments, it’s a wonder we have anywhere to sit!

Playing with placement. That’s an old table I have that is about the size of whatever kind of desk/worktable I’ll end up using. I had to pull it out of the Vintage Folk Art Dollhouse. The legs on this piece are a bit too modern, but it’s the right size.

Working on a dollhouse is a lot more fun than working on deductions…

Stay safe.

Happy Saturday.

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I live in a little cottage in the country with my husband. It's a sweet place, sheltered by old trees and surrounded by gardens. The inside is full of the things we love. I love to write, I love my camera, I love creating, I love gardening. My decorating style is eclectic; full of vintage and a bit of whimsy.

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