Puttering Around The House

Well, hello friends!

It’s been quite a while hasn’t it?

I wish I could tell you that I was off sailing the seven seas.

Or I'd moved to a tropical island where I've been enjoying sun, sand and spectacular views….but the truth is I’ve just been home.

Spring outside my kitchen window.

And the only views I’ve been enjoying are the ones around my tiny cottage.

It’s actually pretty funny. When I started blogging, 12 years ago, I was in the thick of raising children and taking care of my mother.

It was a very busy season of life.

Oh, I managed to squeeze crafting and decorating in, even if it was in short spurts. With my coat on.

However, the majority of my blogging and DIY was done in the wee hours of the morning, when the house was quiet, and everyone else was tucked in.

So when the nest emptied out, I thought for sure I’d finally have tons of time to post.

We opened the pool...the best day of the year!

And during daylight hours to boot.

Boy, was I wrong.

You see, what I hadn't counted on was the fact that for the first time in over 25 years my time would, more or less, be my own...and there might be other things to catch my attention outside these sweet cottage walls.

I've been bird watching at the beach.

Plus, as it turns out,  I’m one of those get more things done under pressure, kind of gals. 

Without the deadlines and packed schedules, I've been doing a lot of puttering. 

Celebrating my birthday.

I did not make the shirt...but how cute is that?

Looking at boats, playing Rummikub, visiting with family.

And instead of dragging furniture around in the middle of the night, I've been...well...sleeping. 

Don't get me wrong, there's still a laundry list of projects to complete around here and share with you.

My creative fires are still burning strong.

I did make a new valance for the den. This room will never stop evolving.

I've just been redecorating with measure and intention.

I did a little updating in my bedroom, it's definitely the most romantic room in the house.

Taking my time with my DIYs .

And taking a whole bunch of time away from my makeshift craft closet to enjoy the things I couldn't do when the apron strings were tied tight.

I'm making new pillow covers...as soon as I find the nerve to install zippers with trim.

It's taken a little time to adjust, but when the mister says, Hey do you want to...I say yes before he even finishes that sentence.

It hasn't been a bad way to spend spring, but I think I'm ready to dust off the laptop.

Share my DIYs, catch up with my online friends...and end this round of playing hooky.

I mean puttering's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.

Not yet anyway.

😉

What's up in your nest?

Happy Spring, Friends!