My den is a large and mostly un-used room that has fairly decent light near the windows, with lots of empty space. What better place to set up a puzzle table?
I hauled a very heavy folding table and two chairs in from the garage and gave it all a good wipe down. I don't know why I didn't do it this way last year! Its not in the way of anything so it can stay set up as long as I want it to.
A few minutes spent each day, unplugged from my electronics.
I hand-stitched one of Mom's small crochet pretties to a scrap of burlap in an embroidery hoop. Then I added a couple of jingle bells on some twine. It sits nicely in the greenery of the china cabinet. It was a fun 5 minute craft this week.
I never got around to taking photos of the house decorated for Christmas. I kept everything pretty simple and sentimental. I love the look of the mirror ball here, but I would still like to find it a permanent home in a window. (Less decor = less to put away come January.)
All of my smaller plant babies came inside to live in the kitchen. I wiped off the outside of the pots, cleared out any leaves, then set them on clear plates to protect the window seat.
Prettier than the plastic ones!
I think I will be leaving the big plants outside, unless we get a ridiculous ice storm like we did a few years ago.
The very kind lady at the monument place sent me a picture of Mom and Jim's stone in place. Fifteen months later it is finally there, Mom. The photo proof of it really wrecked me, but I think she would approve of it. And it is one more thing, a biggie, crossed off the 2024 list of things to do.
Gina
What a wonderful idea it was to stitch one of your mother’s crocheted doilies to a backing to frame in a hoop. It is so sweet, and I love the addition of the jingle bells. I also think it’s a great idea to set up a puzzle table so that you can disconnect for a while every day and work on a puzzle. I might consider doing the same thing. I have a table out in the conservatory that I use for tablescapes. It’s small, round, and generally just seats two, but I think it would accommodate a puzzle.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't done puzzles in years, but what a great hobby and the table idea is perfect. I need to find a space to pop up a table and while there's still time I might need to let Santa know I'd like a puzzle!! Ps- LOVE the doily craft. How pretty and what a sentimental way to display your treasure.
ReplyDeleteThat is the perfect spot for a puzzle table! Your home looks lovely and that 5 minute craft is perfect.
ReplyDeleteAs a non crafty person I am always amazed at how you make such beautiful decorations out of everyday objects. Your home is beautiful.
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