I’ll keep this brief, as it’s a holiday today. For us, it’s day number 3 of rain. No storms, just steady rain. It’s good for us, I know, but it’s also rather depressing.
So, we’ve been hanging around here, working on little projects. In other words, being creative and trying to keep our sanity.
I can hear a mourning dove as I write this. You know that’s my favorite bird call; that plaintive call in a minor key.
Another photo from the dollhouse:
There it is, in an empty room, waiting to be played.
My wallpaper issues continued over the weekend as the Etsy shop owner hadn’t responded with an update. But I did hear from her this morning. The post office said they had picked up the order but it has not updated since last Monday, when the tracking indicated they were awaiting the item. So she’s issuing a refund (which she didn’t have to do) and sending the order 2 day priority mail tomorrow.
She really has the best inventory of designs and with this positive resolution, I most likely will order from her again.
This was my project yesterday – the arms on my chair in the den (aka the blogging chair) were getting very worn. The fabric was tearing in places – it’s just a rather inexpensive chair from the former Pier 1, but I like it and I don’t want the expense of a replacement chair. I was using some doilies but they weren’t doing the trick. Looking through my stash of things from my grandma, I found a tea towel that she had embroidered. Might as well use it, right?
Only one cover has the embroidery, but the towel itself is a peachy color and it goes well with the colors in the chair. A seamstress, I am not. But I hauled out the Featherweight and tried to adjust the tension, which had been a problem the last time I used it. Eventually, I had to rewind the bobbin and, interestingly, that seems to have taken care of the tension problem.
In my crazily crammed creative space, I knew exactly where the Featherweight was, but had no idea where the foot pedal was. So I had to open up the closet and remove item after item until I finally found it tucked away on a shelf. I’d say there ‘has to be a better way’ but given the size of our cottage – there isn’t.
Anyway, I’m kind of proud of these covers. I remember my mom and grandmother ordering special armrest covers to go along with their chairs. They knew what they were doing.
Stay safe.
Happy Monday.
beautiful work by your grandmother and you … a lovely, daily reminder about some of the creativity and love in your family. :)
glad the seller responded. hope you get the wallpaper soon. and that the rain stops before that for you.
put the flag up early this morning (and will take it down before sunset). thanks to my father and grandfathers for their military service and thanks to their families for their own sacrifices, too. grateful they all made it home. thanks to all military members and their families for their service and sacrifices.
looked like it could get stormy, but now it is sunny. time for a walk.
happy, safe memorial day to everyone.
kathy
Thank you, Kathy.
Stay safe.
You should be proud of those arm covers….they look great. Arm covers don’t come with furniture anymore I don’t think…which is a shame. They were a great way to extend the life of upholstered furniture. And if you keep them, after the chair breaks or whatever, sew them into a log, and stuff them, they make great draft dodgers…lol.
Sounds like you are making good use of your rainy days. No rain here, so our outdoor projects are almost done…unless I dream up something else lol.
Enjoy your day! ;)
They are a great idea and it’s another one of those quality of service things that has been discontinued. Such a shame!
Spend this day dreaming up something else for an outdoor project, Donnamae.
Stay safe.
Claudia, your rainy day arm overs made me smile….a little poem for the occasion:
Women of a certain age
know the truth:
the chair arms go
long before we do.
Now if only I could whip up something just as pretty for my own tired, slightly flabby arms.
Thanks for the photos…..and inspiration.
Maria
Oh, I’d love to have toned arms, as well! But that ain’t gonna happen, Maria.
Thank you for the poem!
Stay safe.
Those covers turned out nice. I’ve collected cheap tea towels from resale shops and made a valence for my bedroom.
A nice clear, but warm Memorial Day here today. Remembering those that sacrificed for us and hoping for peace so no more have to die in war.
Yes, I’ve used tea towels for all sorts of things, including dresser scarves.
Thank you, Ellen.
I love that you used tea towels to cover the arms of the chair. Always nice to use family pieces in our homes.
Thanks, Linda. I kept thinking that one of them was sort of a peach color. I finally found it and I’m very pleased.
Stay safe.
Your arm covers are pretty and a wonderful idea. I love that they have that personal touch too, from your gran. And so very glad the wallpaper is on its way! (Of course the day it arrives it will be sunny, perfect temperatures and you’ll be loaded with outside work!)
Well, it’s sort of on its way. Still in DC. I think the postal service there is very slow.
Thanks, Jeanie.
Stay safe.
Hi Claudia! I Love seeing the piano in the empty room… it speaks of wistfulness, hope and patience. And Potential! So much still to look forward to and daydream about! I’m glad the wallpaper delay is being sorted out …. I remember when covid hit I had to wait for more grout for my castle tile flooring…. and it was coming from China! It took a long time. But I found other things to do and was glad I had waited when the time came to finally use the grout. We take the rapid availability of “everything” so much for granted these days…. it wasn’t always so. As for the wearing out furnishings… I have been experiencing similar stuff with much dismay. My favorite settee (it fits small me) has always needed re-upholstering and I have been using “sheets” for a slipcover effect since day one (I bought it used)… but now the foam padded seat is showing signs of “age”…. Yikes! Not sure what the best thing to do is! Your arm rest cover is a wonderfully creative use of a family heirloom! And it is such a cheerful little pattern. It will make you smile every time you notice it!
Thank you so much, Betsy!
Stay safe.