Last day of September and then we’re really into Autumn. Fallen leaves are everywhere now and the front lawn needs a good mow. I think we’ll tackle that tomorrow.
We have a few late blooming roses. What a sweet gift!
I finally spoke to Joe last night. We’ve been texting a lot, but I didn’t want to overwhelm him with phone calls until I felt he was ready for that. Too many people have been hovering over him, well intentioned of course, but Joe is very private and independent and now that he’s able to take care of himself and move around, I felt I could grab some time with him. He still uses a walker, still has no feeling in his right leg because of complications from the ECMO machine. He can drive, but it involves a lot of maneuvering to get in the car and to get his feet in position. And whether he sues due to their error which resulted in the cardiac arrest will probably come down to whether he can ever play the organ again. Because if he can’t, his career is over.
We talked for over an hour, with lots and lots of laughing and shared memories. It was so good to hear his voice and to hear it sounding full of life. He’s had such a battle.
Bathroom ’tile.’
I’m going for something in the den – a room I’d like to make a bit more fun and playful. (In fact, I’d like the third floor to be reserved for creativity and play.) The two bookshelf units arrived on Monday and I painted them yesterday, using a shade of pale pink that is in the print on the sofa and also in the wallpaper.
It’s a work in progress. I’ll need to tie it all together with a rug and art on the walls, and pillows, etc. I may re-cover the piano bench as well. The red chair might stay, but it really belongs in Dove Cottage, so I will look for a chair that helps tie things together.
I’ll admit it: right now it looks strange, but I have a vision in my head. And when the bookcases are filled with books and art, that pink won’t seem so overwhelming.
This is a little blurry as I took it early this morning. The shelves need one more coat of paint. I briefly thought of a dark blue for the shelves, but the room is already dark and I didn’t want to make it even more so.
I can’t afford the expense of taking risks in my house, but I think I can take a risk in a dollhouse.
Just now, I had a thought: red? Ooh, red! I’ll try some test pieces of wood.
Stay safe.
Happy Wednesday.
Glad to hear that you got to have a nice long talk with your friend, Joe. It’s nice to hear that he is getting around and recovering slowly but surely.
Enjoy your day, Claudia.
Thank you so much, Ellen.
Stay safe.
it’s all looking good, claudia! as to red or pink on the bookcases … personally, i prefer red with blue, especially when they are not primary shades. i like muted, deep-but-faded colors best. pink with most blues makes me think “nursery”, so i don’t choose that. if you want a choice, for me, i’d go with a deeper, old red (or a deeper blue as in the wallpaper) … but whether you keep the pink or paint the bookcases red (or any other color), you will make it all look lovely.
i’m glad that you and joe had a nice, long visit. bet it did you both good! glad to hear he’s making progress. hope he’s talked with a lawyer to know what his options (and their timeframes) are. prayers continue.
it was sprinkling enough this morning that we walked in the mall. going around and around like that makes me feel like a hamster on a wheel, but at least it’s an option for days to best not walk outside. now it’s time for some chores. making myself do them before i get to knit or sketch ideas for the next linocut class.
happy, safe wednesday!
kathy
Already went with red before I answered your comment. They look much better.
Stay safe, Kathy.
Good Morning Claudia! “Ooh Red!” is right! I painted only the interior of my kitchen hutch (many years ago) in fire engine red and never ever regretted it! The exterior was black and I eventually painted a lot of flora and fauna over the exterior, but that red interior really made the piece. I can’t wait to see what your experiments produce! I Love that you are adding the big bookshelves… I personally love books and have too many…. but in Theory there is no such thing as too many books! Lol! The bathroom tile looks wonderful… an interesting pattern to contrast with the loose feeling of the walls but plain so not competing… just right! You are really having a great time with this house and I love every bit of it! :):)
And yes, my garden keeps blessing me with another rose blossom or two suddenly appearing where none were expected! They bloomed well in the first flush, but did not continue in the dry heat of summer… The first few “extras” were such a surprise…. now I am looking around and spotting those newest buds!
Yes, I had already decided to repaint the shelves red before I saw your comment, Betsy. It looks much better!
I love these surprise roses, Betsy.
Stay safe.
And I forgot to add that I love the whole idea of making the third floor for “escape” activities… art and creativity and relaxation! Lovely idea! (Wish I had a third floor! … oh wait, I use my whole house for that anyway… !) :)
I wish I had a basement and an attic. Alas, we have neither!
Thanks so much, Betsy.
Stay safe.
I’m glad you were able to have a good conversation with .joe yesterday. Also good to hear he is improving. I truly hope he will be able to return to the organ again.
That’s a pretty pink bookcase….goes well with the wallpaper….and fun. Good choice. Enjoy your day! ;)
He can’t play the organ when he has no feeling in his right leg. I sure hope that a miracle brings back the feeling in his leg. As well, the muscle tone in that leg is really weak.
I already changed the bookcase color to red. I think it will work better.
Thanks, Donnamae.
Stay safe.
I am happy you were able to talk to your friend, Joe.
And I love that pink! And I think I would like the red too.
Marion
Yes, I decided to go with red. The pink would have required me to adjust other furnishings, etc.
Thanks so much, Marion.
Stay safe.
I think it’s looking fantastic! Love the tile.
And such good news about Joe. I’m very happy for him — and those who care about him.
Thanks, Jeanie!
Stay safe.
Honestly… it looks LOVELY. I actually like that pink bookcase and think it will look great with all the books on it. I like the red chair too in that room. I had my annual eye appt today to check cataracts to see if they have progressed any from a year ago – all good ! Barely any change from last year same time and same with my reading glasses Rx – no change! Had mammo last week so just waiting to see if that all good too. Got all the annual stuff done, including flu shot on Friday. All set for a great Autumn, my fav time of year. Though a little tough; 2nd anniversary of my son Mike’s passing 10/17 so not looking forward too much to that. Sister & BIL coming down from TN to be with me Oct 15th – 19th so I won’t be alone. And we are going to visit my parents graves as well that weekend and put out fall flowers. Have a great rest of your week! Dawn P.
I’ll be thinking of you on the anniversary of your son’s passing, Dawn. So lovely that you have family coming to support you.
Thank you.
Stay safe.
Red is my favorite color. I had my kitchen painted red when we remodeled it several years ago. My husband was taken aback when he saw it…”so much red!” But I told
him once the cabinetry and fridge were in place, it won’t look “so red”, and it didn’t. Looking forward to seeing your red bookcase.
Pleased you had a long talk with Joe. Talking on the phone really is the best and texting and emailing don’t compare. Keeping positive thoughts that his right leg regains feeling and function.
I really needed to hear his voice. So happy we talked.
Stay safe, Wendy.
Love the pattern of the bathroom floor. I am a bath perdon but take showers in the summer.
Tired of the bus. Our city is too big (and really hilly) not to have buses, yet too small to have efficient service. Id like to have my driver’s reinstated.
Glad Joe can sort of get around now. He sounds so nice. Our old organ player, my uncle, has altzieimers and had to end his ‘career’. He also played a horn, my dad played a baritone and organ. Once he had 4 organs, mom got him down to a small one. I was looking at an accordion at the pawn shop, but its gone now.
Thanks so much, Irene.
Stay safe.