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September 25, 2026 at 8:55 am by Claudia

A very cool start this morning. Autumn is definitely here. It’s amazing how fast everything changes.

I spent part of the afternoon yesterday, trying to put a new body and neck joint on Rowan. It seems as if the body I use – Obitsu 22 – has had an alteration in the design, which impacts trying to attach the neck joint. Or I’m going mad. Anyway, it’s was a frustrating session and I still haven’t figured out the answer. Since I have to do this with Miyoshi as well, I’ll be doing some research today.

She got a change of clothes and here she is:

Her hair can look dark auburn one minute and a more vivid red the next, depending on the light.

The Beacon Hill status: I waiting for a few supplies that won’t get here until next week – ile floor for the bathroom, more unfinished baseboards, the two bookcases that will go in the den. I do have some baseboards in the studio, so I might start painting and installing them.

Then I have to pick out the color of the exterior paint.

I cleaned up the studio in anticipation of the work ahead.

Don has a gig tonight. Thankfully, it will occur before this weekend’s potential deluge. A nor’easter is coming up the coast. I haven’t read today’s weather update yet, so I’m not sure how much rain and wind is expected, but we’ll definitely have rain on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Today, however, is beautiful.

(If you get my Substack in your email and can’t leave a comment, it’s because you have to click on the title to go to Substack directly. Then you can leave a comment.)

Stay safe.

Happy Friday.

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Monday Potpourri

September 21, 2026 at 8:51 am by Claudia

A large group of New England Asters has cropped up in the main garden bed. There are even more than this picture indicates. That was a total surprise – that splash of color is so welcome! If you look closely, you’ll see a bee on one of the flowers.

I haven’t done a puzzle in a long time. I think I needed a break. But reader Kathy sent me this one a while back and I finally got to it. I think I have my puzzle mojo back! Thanks so much, Kathy.

On Saturday, I had to pick up a book from the library and we decided to walk through a couple of buildings in what used to be our former hardware store (I really miss the hardware store.) It’s a collective so there are lots of booths. Some antiques, some vintage, some homemade candles and jewelry, some vintage clothing, and of course, some junk. One booth had a couple of things that took my fancy.

This tiny little Effanbee doll. I think she must have been a Christmas themed girl. I was just so taken by her outfit – the coat is corduroy, the little flowers are embroidered, and the hat! She is so whimsical and she was only a few dollars.

And this chair:

It was in the same booth. It seems a tad larger than 1:12 scale, but it works. And it turns out to be made of plastic! I’m not sure if it will go in this house or in my stash, but it was only $3, so what the heck! I hardly ever see miniatures in the local antique shops, and I contributed to our local economy.

The wallpaper I ordered for the dollhouse bathroom is finally arriving today. Hopefully, I’ll get to hang it tomorrow. (Monday mail always arrives late in the day.)

That’s it, my friends.

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.

 

 

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Corners

September 19, 2026 at 7:41 am by Claudia

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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