Friday, November 19, 2010

Inside Projects

Well, I start my new job on the 29th of this month.  I am pretty excited about it, but I am sure I will still worry about my little man.  Between us ladies or maybe I should say “us Moms” don’t you feel like no one can do as good of a job raising your children?  Don’t get me wrong….. I think my hubby is an outstanding Dad, but sometimes I just feel like I am the only one that can make my little guy happy and safe.  That is totally not the case at all, but that is how I feel.  Why do I feel that way?  Anyway, it will be a difficult day for me heading back into the working world, but I am going to embrace it with all that I have and try my best to be strong.  Oh my….. I can’t talk about it for too long or else I start to get emotional (lol).  Silly ~ huh?

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So, with my start date around the corner, I have been tackling alot of indoor projects.  I finished painting my family room and even stenciled the walls myself.  During my last post, I shared just a small peek of my stenciling, but today I thought I would share some more.  I even changed some things around and decided to give a few of my prim things a rest.  So, without further delay I say we take a look at my newly painted family room.

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So, what do you all think?  Like I had mentioned…… I changed things around a bit and added new things and decided to give old things a rest.  There are still a few areas that need work, but they are coming along.

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There is one area that I KNOW needs improvement and that will be coming real soon.  I suppose I could give you a little hint if you are interested.  Here is the hint……….

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So, do you have any ideas?  What do you think it could be?  Well, once those changes are made then I will be sure to post pictures again.  Stay Tuned!!  Hope you are excited because I know that I am.

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Speaking of indoor projects.  I bought myself a dehydrator at Wal-Mart the other week. 

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I thought it would be great to dry some oranges and use them on my Christmas tree this year.  Not only could I use them on my tree, but I could make some garlands too.  I just love how they turned out.

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I just love the look and they will look even better on my tree when Christmas rolls around.  Here is a garland that I made.  I thought they looked great next to my dried green beans and okra.

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Well, that is all that I have to share with you today.  Hope you all are enjoying some indoor projects as well.

Many Blessings Always ~ Lisa

 

4 comments:

Linda - Behind My Red Door said...

Lisa I think your feelings are natural and normal! You and Cameron will do just fine!!

Love ll the changes you made and I am looking forward tom seeing that red fabric in play.

I dry oranges and apple slices everybyear for the tree in my dehydrator. I love the natural look! They look great on the garland too!

Have great weekend!

Deppen homestead 1862 said...

Lisa,
Everything Looks terrifc! So pretty, just love it all! The oranges look so good, I will try mine in the hydrater!( thanks for the suggestion)

Being nervous, yes it is so normal! Everything will work out for the best!
take care!
Teresa

My Colonial Home said...

Your decorating looks wonderful Lisa...I'm always in awe when I come to your blog and see all that you accomplish - love your stenceling.

Oh I know how you are feeling my dear about going off to work and leaving sweet Cameron. I think we all have had those feelings. Hope the transition for both of you goes fast and easy.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Karen

Angi at drakestone primitives country cabin said...

Hi Lisa
Just loved the oranges and have had to go buy a dehydrator LOL..working Moms are cool and your little lad will be fine..♥