Ah yes, a slightly rainy, humid Thursday morning with a cup of coffee and…what’s that to the left? Yep. Poison Ivy Care. I regret to say that after 5 years of successfully navigating the poison ivy that grows all around this property, it finally won. Don’t know how, don’t know when. My right ankle is the lucky recipient of this lovely rash and it’s driving me nuts. I don’t know how all of you do it when you get a really bad attack! Mine is limited to the ankle and thank goodness for that. It might be getting ever so slightly better.
This time I didn’t leave the flowered mug behind in San Diego. I’m not sure why I left it there last year, but gosh darn it, I bought it and it deserves to be holding my coffee in MHC. Doesn’t it look at home here?
Today is cleaning day. After I get my tush in gear, it will be full throttle for me, cleaning gear in hand. I will be taking no prisoners. The dogs will be bored, of course…I care not.
Remember the beautiful gift Maryjane gave me when we spent the afternoon together in San Diego? I’ve been wondering where to hang it. The other day when I was fussing with the studio, I hit upon an idea. What do you think?
Let’s face it, the front of the craft table is a boring white. Maryjane, you have come to the rescue! Your gorgeous garland looks perfect here and it makes me happy.
I’m off to spritz some more treatment spray on my ankle and start my cleaning. Have a great day.
Claudia, use the spray lots and don’t scratch! Sorry that you had to tangle with the dreaded leaves. I am so glad that I live in AZ at times like this. All I have to contend with is cactus. Easy to avoid! Get well soon and don’t work too hard.
Love the garland!
Oh no, I feel for you. My husband is covered in it at the moment! I Wish I had some advice. I’l tell you, what I tell him.
STOP SCRATCHING AT IT, WILL YA!
With love and total understanding, of course.
Hopefully it will ease soon and you can enjoy the day,
Hugs,
Lynea
Claudia,
I love, love, love that beautiful banner. Isn’t it awesome when you receive such unexpected gifts that are so gorgeous.
I’m sorry you have poison ivy! Jeesh, I hope you aren’t scratching it too much and it goes away soon.
Have a wonderful weekend. See you on Pink Saturday my friend.
xo Cath
I loooove that banner, honey! I think I’ll make a similar one to put in the living room over the sofa. Looks beautiful.
xoxo,
Connie
After moving to mid-MO some twenty-plus years ago earlier this summer I ran into the dreaded Poison Ivy for the first time. Gad, what an ordeal.
I used Zanfel and Calamine Lotion – – for thirty days.
I may just follow your lead and stock up on a bottle or two of
Cortaid Poison Ivy Care.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I’m in love with your coffee mug ! !
Hugs & ♥♥♥s,
Hi Claudia,
I haven’t been here to visit in awhile. Where does the time go? So sorry you have poison ivy! Glad it seems to be getting better. It’s humid, and dreary here today too in central NJ. Good cleaning day. I so want to make a lemon merangue pie, but I don’t want to put the oven on. Happy cleaning, I will be doing the same. :)
Debbie
so sorry to hear about the poison ivy! We have it on our property to- it’s a bear to get rid of it and I avoid it as best as I can too- hope it is better soon ♥ The banner is fabulous on your cutting table- smart gal!!!
I love the garland there, Claudia! Perks that table right up. I’m sorry about the poison ivy. I had it one time, just over a year ago. Thought I’d go completely crazy. It was all over me. Had to go to the ER. I’d been helping out the elderly lady next door by cleaning out her flower beds.
Brenda
Claudia, I think you’re found the perfect spot for that sweet gift.
And I’m so sorry you have poison ivy! I used to get it so bad during the summer and would even get it in my eyes. My cousin did, too. When we were little, we would often have it at the same time. So I sympathize with you.
XO,
Sheila
eeewe! Poison Ivy is dreadful! My poor sister used to get it so bad her entire face would swell up like a balloon! I’ve only had it once and that was enough for me. I read somewhere that if you rub a dryer sheet over your arms and legs before you go outside, it will help repel it but I don’t know if it works or not. Hop you stop itching soon, Nan
Oh no, the dreaded poison ivy! Take care and watch it carefully. I once dug up a lot of sumac and rashed so badly I took prednisone for a week. The banner is very sweet! Clean for me as it is so hot at our old house I will be reading a magazine. bigsqueeze♥olive
Hope you will feel better soon, Claudia!
Monicaxo.
Hi Claudia!
That’s the perfect place for your banner. Love it!
Ooh, poison ivy, ick! I hope it clears up fast and doesn’t drive you crazy.
hugs
Sissie
You are the second person who has written about poison ivy this week! The other one said she has never been allergic to it before. Oh, no! I have never had it. Will I get it this year? It must be stronger this year…at least in the northeast and in oklahoma!
Love the garland claudia!! It’s so pretty. Hope you feel better soon…Kathy
Feel better! Love that mug and yes, it most definitely belongs with you at MHC. Enjoy your cleaning – I’ve been working on organizing my dishes, etc ever since seeing a post about ‘Where Do You Keep It All?’ on Between Naps on the Porch. Now I’m driven to organize and my basement shelves look like a mini Home Goods. Yikes, I better keep out of the stores for a while. Ciao, bella!
PS Love where you hung those vintage cards – just perfect!
oh, my dear ….that banner is adorable
hope your posion ivy gets better…that’s NO FUN !!!
sending love,
kary and teddy
xxx
So sorry to hear about the poison ivy! I’ve never had it either but it’s all around my property, fingers crossed that I never get it! I hope your ankle gets better soon! Love your green chippy table by the way!
Warm wishes to you,
~Brooke
Hi Claudia,
I think you found the perfect place for your garland…it’s lovely. I’m so sorry about your poison ivy attack. I’ve never had it, so I don’t know what it’s like, but I’m sure I wouldn’t be happy about it either.
I also wanted to tell you that I think you take some of the prettiest pictures. You have a really good eye for form and realism, so I really enjoy checking out your blog. I just wanted you to know that I visit your blog for other reasons then you being an awesome person. Have a great day!
Love ya’
Meri
Oooohhh your poor itchy ankle. I hope you are better very soon. That does sound yucky.
Love your flowered coffee mug and pretty banner.
Enjoy the weekend!
~Melissa :)
Your banner and floral coffee mug look right at home at MHC. Don’t ya’ just love a good coffee mug?!
I’m so jealous of your clean house. My little place needs a good cleaning. I love a freshly cleaned house! Maybe next week…
Hope your ankles are feeling better– come on, no scratching!!
Hugs,
Jill
Have a fun cleaning day. I always love it when I am done and look around at our clean home. Love the location for that precious little hanging from your friend.
Sorry to hear about your rash! Poison Ivy … what a bother!! Feel better soon!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
That is a lovely coffee cup. I think all our practical things should be pretty like that. Don’t scratch and I hope it heals up soon. Did you ever get that table painted and what colors did you choose?
Gwen:)
The banner looks darling across your table. Really shows up. Hope you find some relief soon from that poison ivy.
Hi Claudia: Is this the FAMOUS Claudia that is in Romantic Homes? I am so proud of you. I just got my copy today. I was so excited to see your blog featured. Wow! I am so happy for you. Blessings, Martha
you’re gonna need an ocean …
of calamine lotion …
remember that song? sorry to hear you’re all itchy. i have a couple of big mosquito bites driving me crazy. i like band-aid anti-itch gel.
anywho … love how maryjane’s sweet banner looks on your craft table. her banners are so sweet and she is so generous with the pretty seam binding!!! what a nice reminder of your meeting.
okay, well i’m so sleepy but i just had to pop over. have a great weekend!!
xo
elyse
don’t scratch!!! lol. i hate poison ivy. no fun. good luck!!! hopefully it won’t spread. i know one thing…it is less painful and noticeable with a cup of coffee and a great magazine!!!
get better soon. good luck with the cleaning.
love the garland.
cheers
s
I hope your ankle gets better!
The banner looks fab there on the front of the table, great choice :)
I haven’t had poison ivy since I was a kid growing up in New England, can’t say I miss it!:)
Love the banner, it is the perfect spot. Hope your cleaning went well…wish I could wake up that motivated!
I do love that banner..
A poison Ivy tip.. when you come in from playing around in the yard, wash exposed areas with water and Phels Naptha soap. It takes the Poison Ivy oils out of the skin and prevents a breakout. You can get it in most grocery stories.. it’s not pretty, more like a utility bar, but it works.
Beautiful garland…beautiful blog!
Oh I sure hope you are on the mend Claudia! Ouch! Love where you put the garland !
xox