THE NEXT PROJECT

Coming up is the next project.  This one is an outdoor project.  Actually,  I am hoping for this one to go on my porch/deck.  
I say porch/deck because I don't know if it is considered a porch or a deck.  We will solve that some other day.  

I have had this swing for at least 30 years. It was made from clear cedar from our mill.  It was beautiful, but, the years have taken their toll.

Such a mess.  Today we started to scrub her with bleach, and although it is clear cedar, I am going to paint her.!!!  I know, I do not like painting wood, it is the best way to bring her back to life.

I hope this is the last of her ugliness.  I have a clear vision of where I want this project to end up.

My Find!!

I always read where people find this great stuff at their local thrift shops.  I never in a million years thought it would happen to me!!  Me, of all people.  I scourer those places and find nothing.

Can't say that anymore,  just look what I found.  After down sizing we needed a new dining table.  The price for not so nice stuff is staggering.  While, just browsing our local thrift store (not looking for a table)  I spotted what looked like it just might be something worth taking a further look at.  I could see what looked like wood, peaking out from under a pile of clothes and other stuff. 
Just look what we found, and the price with 4 chairs was way less then $100.00.

Many questions, ran through my mind. Is this really wood?  Would it refinish?

We took a chance, thinking it just might be wood.  Took it to the shop and started to work.

This is how she turned out.  She is everything I needed, as I needed a table 5ft.
I wanted wood!  I wanted something that would look good.  I think I have it all!!

A little everyday

One of my favorite cakes, is a pineapple upside down cake. No special recipe for this one, I used a yellow cake mix, canned pineapple, brown sugar, butter and call it super yummy.
Do you have a favorite cake?  
Do you make it from scratch? or are you like me and use mixes?
How do you serve your pineapple upside down cake? I load mine down with whipped cream. Now, that I usually make but then there is the can stuff.  

Almost Summer!

                                     I love summer

Well, I am getting grounded in my new surroundings.  Not sure why it has been so difficult so I will blame it on age.  I do finally feel like writing again, which is a good thing.
I have been back to visiting my favorite blogs. Now, just need to leave comments, I always think of things I want to share with the blog owners, and, always think I will be back to share those thoughts, then never make it back.  I plan to change that!
So for now I will just leave you with a very bad picture, that I call a "A Flamingo and a selfie"   Just can't miss posting a bad picture.

Another little project done

A project here and there and soon it will be done.   The world of done is still a long way off but each time we can mark something off the list it's a good day.
     Our son Rod, did most of the work on the kitchen.  Poor guy got sick about the start of the project, so somethings still are on the to do list.

               BEFORE--ugh.  
                 Just not my taste

                 Much better
Looks much better in person, it quiets the kitchen.   I guess I just do not like 'cute'.

Time to enjoy spring

With all the hassle of moving, time seems to be slipping away.  So I thought it was time to slow down and enjoy what our valley offers.

One thing we are well known for is our apples, but the rest of the fruit isn't bad.

I love the cherry blossoms.

             So white and delicate

This little tree is so full of yummy fruit.

        Now, fingers crossed for a good
                  Harvest.

Coming together

I chose glass tiles for the back splash and I must say I am loving it. 

I need to get caught up on blogging and share downsizing.