I'm pleased that the weather has changed. Bertie was really impressed by the thunder we had yesterday. He spends most of his time sitting in the porch door. He met a curious raccoon the other night. They sat and communed through the screen for a while and made friends ( Read more... )

I spent my Memorial Day weekend unpacking the remainder of my moving boxes and arranging a "crafts staging area" in what is currently the office. Originally, dining room...but dinner is a movable feast in this house, and besides--since I have an iron and glass "sun porch" table set, we came to the conclusion that it would be delightful to have it ( Read more... )

Today I plan to finish up my VMB hat and put the final touches on my suit. I made a relatively plain and simple (though hopefully elegant) outfit, I'll be able to get out of the car without assistance this time around. The hat will be the money melon this year. I'm glad the ballroom has high ceilings. The car does not. The hat will have to ride in ( Read more... )