I know I've been quiet here on this blog lately. Truth be told, I'm exploring other ways to be creative, and much of my time is spent on things other than quilts. I've nothing to show yet, but I will show you a new blog I stared for our school's PTO. We have a Holiday Sale coming up at the end of the year and I'm knee deep in planning! The blog is called
...and another thing...
...and another thing... is a better title for our renovation which is entering the sixth month! Just when I think we are almost done, I look around and find several more things that need my attention. Of course these things have to happen in sequence so it goes something like this: first we get this project done, than we can do this other one, then another... and on it goes. Today was the end-day in a long string of days spent on the kitchen! We now have all the tile installed, electricity turned on and lighting finished!

It's just so beautiful! I never imagined I'd be one of those women who would fall in love with her kitchen! Now cooking is not a chore and I'm actually excited about meal planning!
On the other side of our room is our living room. As you can see we still have a bit to go. The tile will go all the way to the ceiling, and of course it need to be grouted, the hearth installed and the doors on the fireplace replaced... oh yes, that space right in front needs a handle, which I have but for some reason I'm putting this task off... hmmm.

It's getting colder outside. I'm reminded how I love the season change. These shortened days and cooler temperatures make me think of cooking soups and bread... lighting candles... doing quiet things with the kids... and wearing socks inside.
