city day

Wednesday the sun was out, but still brisk. A pretty quiet morning ensued. Sheldon worked on learning more of his calls.. while upsetting the dogs ;)

I spent it marketing, I have another lady interested in a chair this am so loaded these 2 up and the ladies will meet at the dermatologist at Britt's appointment later today.

I also sold these sconces last night so boxed all up and got the mailing label affixed to go.

Britt was home at lunch time, we quickly jumped into the enclave and headed back to town dropping Britt to talk to Lynda and the cops about the creep at work who left a similar not for another worker ;( Sheldon and I dropped my parcel off before grabbing her and heading to the city.

We grabbed a tea and while they waited at the dermatologist, I showed both chairs which both ladies took right away. Then once in to see doctor, Britt had 2 moles removed quickly and somewhat painlessly. We then headed to the mall where I tried on a pile of dresses for grad buying 1 on sale that may work. Sheldon and I met Glen and Roxy for supper and a visit while Britt shopped the mall. Shaina joined her after her shift at Aritzia then we too joined them. We ended the shopping with yet another Tims treat and both vehicles headed home. Shaina is off to Fernie on a ski vacation with friends in the am, have fun!! Thanks for the laughs and visit Cole's!

Creative Moments likes bounced around close to 1500 today and finally hit after getting home so I posted yet another giveaway, this one a large chalkboard. Be sure to share my page and enter!!

small fry visitors

Tuesday the snow still softly fell as we all got motivated to get going. It was COLD to start, even Lola only stayed out for a bit at a time! Sheldon had to skip coffee but kindly made it for me. He has blood work to do which required a fast ;( He also did other errands while in town. I worked on staging and posting a few pictures of this gorgeous dresser. Marketing is a huge part of my furniture reloving, sort of like maintaining the blog :-)

amazing curved dovetail drawers

He arrived back home with groceries and a chai tea, thanks! We had a quick tuna sandwich before Amanda dropped the kids off for a visit while she ran to the city. We had a great afternoon of stories, ping pong and snacks. It was too cold to go out but hopefully next time.

 trying to get better picture of the color for a lady

Sheldon headed out to the shop to work on the last parts of the floor then headed off in the sunshine to try out his new toy he bought with birthday and Christmas $$, his Foxpro game caller. He claims he shot a coyote even on his tour.

I had a gal and her 4 year old twins stop to look at the dresser as I was making a favorite supper, tacos! Britt worked again after school so had some once home as we were watching another Marco.

new semester

Monday morning bright and early, time to wake up Britt to get her off to her new semester, last semester of grade 12! It was lightly snowing and still cold at -14. Sheldon ran over to Matt's who was hosting a politician for a coffee question period while I chose to stay home and get to work on my projects.

I scrubbed the hardware for dresser up yesterday, it was in sad shape for sure and today started the paint process.

I put a light cream color wash over the white for added dimension as shown on 2 left drawers, what do you think?

Sheldon arrived home from his political coffee, the only other guest to attend but enjoyed his meet. I was putting a top coat on the cream color. Not long after Britt and Grady arrived for their usual Monday spare break, seems even less class time this semester for them both! Grady brought us teas, THANKS Grady!

so sad, one 30 pack gone already in 2 days .. dang Superbowl

They watched a movie then joined us for a visit over lunch. I was back out putting another coat of top coat on the cream then painted the small end tables signature blue on the bases. Sheldon ventured out to try and lay the last few flooring sheets but is not sure if glue will work in this cold. 

my new saw horses in action all set up

 nearly done floor!

Once he was back in for a beer break I had him help me carry the dresser base inside then waxed drawers, reassembled and added the hardware. Then I was back out doing my magic finish on the end tables before coming in to join him for a cold beer!

He had supper ready for the barbecue and once cooked it was delicious, thanks!! I updated the blog while he ran a bale out to the ponies then it was time for another Marco Polo episode. Britt worked after school getting home late, and with a creepy note from an "old" man at the gym!

super bowl Sunday

Lazy Sunday start with coffee and Superbowl commercials. I painted another top coat on each of the chair seats and once dry moved the signature blue down to stage a couple pics.

The girls got up just before noon and soon were headed home. Britt wanted to learn the art of french toast

After lunch Sheldon helped me in the garage getting lumber to build my new saw horses and drill pilot holes in the old frame for the shelf and blackboard. I put yet another coat of top coat on the white dresser after touching up yet again the white paint on base. I also put a top coat on the white paint once dry.

Britt fed Julio and did a few chores on yet another day off. Productive day in the garage, chili on to simmer then a quick shower before game time and company arrives. Matt, Marissa and baby Theo were our game guests for the night. Britt joined the party as well (mainly cause there was Boursin ;-)

They had to head home just before the end as Theo was ready for bed. After the game ended, Sheldon and I watched an episode of Marco Polo while Josh stopped out to watch a movie with Britt.