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    T Tuesday: updates edition

    June 1, 2015 - By 

    Welcome to T stands for Tuesday!  (just a touch early this week)T stands for Tuesday_200Grab your cup and join me for a few updates.

    Where shall I start?  I guess the garden is as good a place as any…update1 update2 update3

    Everything is planted…the Alfalfa’s Secret is around some of the plants. My inlaws swore by this stuff last year and I have to admit that my tomatoes at their house were amazing! So I bought a bag of it myself this year to try here at home.  Only about half of the beans came up so I went back and planted some more seeds, soaking them this time hoping to speed the germination.

    I got my advanced copy of Sew Somerset containing my article last week. You can check out my post about it. It’s so exciting to hold it in your hand vs just seeing it on the computer screen!

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    Yesterday morning was spent on the deck with my coffee disassembling some jeans that no longer fit anyone.

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    I cut the legs off then open the seams and also save the back pockets. All of this will be utilized for other projects.

    20150601_7755Only a little bit of waste….or maybe that should be waist. Oh so punny.

    I have a few errands as usual today and of course, my Second on the 2nd post which will be following shortly.

    What are you doing today?

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    T Tuesday: work in progess edition

    May 19, 2015 - By 

    Hello , hello…welcome to T stands for Tuesday!T stands for Tuesday_200

    I’m finally back. From where you ask? Absolutely nowhere. I’ve just been caught up in the end of school year craziness.

    When the kids were younger it seemed as if actual learning stopped about 3 weeks before the end of school and the rest was just filler. Now there are speeches, presentations, projects, concerts and finals.  Throw in some appointments and after school activities and driving lessons…whew!   I have a teen with a drivers permit now!!  He got it on Friday. We’ve been out practicing twice now. Last night I heard…”when can I drive again?”

    Enough reasons excuses for neglecting my blog. You’re here for T stands for Tuesday. Grab your drink and sit a spell.

    Currently I have half a dozen or so projects going…well truth be told if I dug all my UFO’s out there would be at least twice that number.

    WIP bottlecaps

    After receiving a couple more bags of bottle caps last week, I was inspired to drag out my supplies. I turned on the TV to re-watch a show I fell asleep during last weekend while wiring and beading.  Sometimes having the background noise helps me work and other times…not so much.  Yesterday was a mixed bag.

    WIP painting

    I’m also continuing work on this painting I started so long ago. I keep adding layers as the mood strikes. I don’t have an end vision of this piece at all…I guess I’ll just know when to stop…hopefully.

    Lastly I thought I’d share a garden update.

    WIP seedlings

    These are the seedlings that will go in my in-laws garden likely this weekend. The tomatoes are getting quite tall.  The rest have been planted in my gardens….WIP garden

    you’ll have to take my word for it of course.

    WIP deckbox

    We had a frost warning last night so I had to cover everything up and hope for the best.

    cold

    Luckily it didn’t get quite as chilly as they said but I’m still waiting until the temps get over 40°F to uncover. I don’t want to shock them.

    Errands then an appointment are on the list today, along with pesky household chores. Hopefully I’ll get a bit more creating in as well.

    What are you doing today?

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    T Tuesday: Java edition

    April 14, 2015 - By 

    I thought I’d share another page in my coffee theme altered book on this T stands for Tuesday. I can see the end of the book. I’m estimating I only have room for 3 more spreads. Longest project ever!!

    java in a teacup

    Now that it’s nearing completion, I’m really trying to grind it out… *grin*

    plant update

    I thought I’d give a little peek at my seedlings. They are getting leggy…time to transplant into slightly bigger pots.

    sunny spot

    I also had to share this gorgeous photo of Gracie that Little J aka Mini-me aka JR took the other day. I knew she was using my camera but wasn’t sure for what. She definitely has an eye for lighting.

    I’ve got errands, phone calls and chores on my list today. Living the dream. 🙂

    What are you doing today?