last day of September ;-(

Early morning for Sheldon who was off for the airport in the dark again, this time taking the Buick and leaving me the truck.. lucky me.. until I got in it on way to town and smelled the pig farm aroma from the dang field!! YUCK, I drove with windows open even though misty!

The misty rain started after Britt was off to school and lasted till around lunch. I spent the morning again busy on projects. I had insomnia thinking of all my ideas. With pj's on and coffee in hand I got busy making them reality. The jewel box and frame got a dark wax topping then staged

 and 3 more of the chalkboards got assembled and photographed

 and I began painting the frames for 2 remaining chalkboards now that they were dry and ready to go

BY now it was 1:30 and I have a dental appointment at 2:30 so a quick shower and jump into this horrible smelling truck. Dentist, parcel pick up (Yay more Saje), a pumpkin latte from Starbucks (only 1 treat remains on my gift card:-( ), a restock at Rona, a bank deposit and draft to mail to Prissy for a saddle Shaina decided to buy whilst on her adventure, dog food then finally grabbed Edo and jetted home!

Back at the ranch I wolfed down some of the food and got back to my projects.

this gorgeous solid wood shelf had plugs stuck in the holes but I mastered the drill and drilled them out, back to perfect! now to decide on colors and which wallpaper, leaning towards fun circles

 the frames got a few more colors added as well as black glaze on one, now to dry

 these two sets got a blue overhaul too

Today is nephew Vance's birthday and I finally got a call into him at 8! Happy birthday sweet boy!! 

Shaina text they FINALLY arrived in Maryland after leaving Texas yesterday at 8 am. She had text at 1 am early today saying they drove 15 hours only stopping 3 times but now they were there safe and sound after another full day of driving (midnight there). Six people and a dog in a 5 passenger truck so Shaina rode in the horse trailer catching up on sleep :-)

I spent a few hours updating the blog since I had been so busy for last 4 days. Britt worked after school then hit the gym after not getting home till after 10! Seems she is getting gym obsessed like her sisters! She did cook us a grilled cheese, thanks Beasle!

chalk board day

Monday was off to a good start until I asked Mom which kind person sent the small table. Well that is mine, the one I wanted you to paint BLUE!! Sweet Jesus, are you joking.. it is a really pretty yellow and has 4 people interested, one wanting to come today! Well isn't this a pickle ;-) it is no longer for sale folks hahaha

The day started brisk and overcast but in the garage I was busy making chalkboards.. and many

and I LOVE power tools, I may be addicted to them and once get my stock caught up actually try building a piece

 my frames all before

and the chalk board painting assembly line!

I also started a sweet jewel box and knew my new cameo color would be perfect to go with the rich burgundy velvet lining.

 Time to buff and stage the coral projects from yesterday

 Sheldon harrowed the remaining hay field poop spreadings after lunch

and once Britt was home from school and he home from dropping johnny off at Matt's to help harvest they spent and hour finishing a few areas of the rails. Buy now the sun was out and beautiful. I restocked the horse minerals and loved the 22 degree weather. The sun even heated the house so much we had to uncover the AC and run it as the house was now 26 degrees in late afternoon.

this big frame just needed a good cleaning and some hardware

 first few chalk boards were now dray and reassembled

I was obsessed in the garage until late and look at the frame I found, it has similar wood and mat matching the jewel box so I did it up too

Sunday best roast EVER, field finished & coral paint

Sunday... super busy garage day for me, coral was the color of the day with frames, candlesticks, pepper grinder and chalk board frame getting finished up

  as well as painting some shabby chic frames

 finish dark waxing the yellow table and painted a paper towel holder yellow too

Later in the afternoon, I put together and staged photos on the shabby chic items I had finished

and the small table and posted all

Sheldon worked on cross dragging the pasture most of the day. Britt was home around 11 to get ready for work she was called in for for 12-3. Dan the A/C guy stopped out with a new AC cover and he brought big D a freshly cooked steak which he had been promising him, hahahaha

I put in a roast from Costco Sheldon picked up. I was alarmed at the $35 price tag but being a cooler overcast day I was craving a roast. This gem turned out to the the BEST I have ever had, so delicious. I cooked new potatoes to go with the gravy and creamed spinach with a side of tomato avocado salad.. can it get any better??

the field all done for now!

Dean Rumel (father of Texas host family) snapped these shots and sent for us to enjoy of Shaina's w/e play, go Shainer! Thanks Dean!!!