A growing decorative corner in my salle de bain…

A growing decorative corner in my salle de bain…

Another curtain! Though it’s almost a shame to cover up this darling paned window with its multitude of little muntins.

Another curtain! Though it’s almost a shame to cover up this darling paned window with its multitude of little muntins.

And the first pair of curtains is complete! I plan to make sheers too…

And the first pair of curtains is complete! I plan to make sheers too…

Finally, bedroom curtains underway!

Finally, bedroom curtains underway!

Happy (belated) Fourth of July!
We took this cake (strawberry shortcake, iced with whipped cream and a blueberry birthday wish for America) up to CR’s compound for a bonfire picnic and excellent view of the local fireworks.

Happy (belated) Fourth of July!

We took this cake (strawberry shortcake, iced with whipped cream and a blueberry birthday wish for America) up to CR’s compound for a bonfire picnic and excellent view of the local fireworks.

I found this file cabinet at the local thrift shop — it was a terrible “office” maroon, and rather scuffy at that. So I whipped out the spray paint, followed by a little detailing with acrylic craft paint.

I found this file cabinet at the local thrift shop — it was a terrible “office” maroon, and rather scuffy at that. So I whipped out the spray paint, followed by a little detailing with acrylic craft paint.

We held our first formal breakfast last week. It was an impromptu affair in honor of a special family visit. 

I ran around the night before baking fresh pumpkin bread, vacuuming wildly, and hiding half-sorted boxes where we’ll never find them again.

I did manage to set the table before falling into bed. In the morning, I arranged the sideboard as you see it here.

The menu included fresh pumpkin yeast bread; cranberry, almond, lime scones; Canadian and turkey bacon; scramble eggs aux fines herbes; minted fruit compote in a melon bowl; orange pomegranate juice, coffee, tea…

When bungalowers come home from the hot springs…

When bungalowers come home from the hot springs…

And a darling little bay tree to brighten our garden (and eventually flavor our stews) from cousins Jon & Andy!

And a darling little bay tree to brighten our garden (and eventually flavor our stews) from cousins Jon & Andy!

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Housewarming present from Mother and Father required a little assembly.

Dust bunnies had better watch out!