Hello World
Hello, Everyone! I’m back. Since completing my free paranormal romance, “Faire Weather” ( https://www.fictionpress.com/u/171614/ ) *shameless plug - lol * the first of January, I took a much needed break from writing. I wrote 3 novels in 2014 - can you believe it? I’m really pleased.
But, it certainly necessitated taking a break to get some things done. In January I tackled some sewing projects - mostly gifts and an idea I had for a cloth wreath. The wreaths turned out better than I hoped and various people will be getting them for Christmas, birthdays, etc.
Then February 2, I started painting the insides of our kitchen cupboards - again, much needed! I don’t think they’ve been painted since the 1970s and each cabinet contained 5 different colors - not deliberately, I don’t think. I think various owners just slapped bits of paint on whatever needed it at the time. Then topped it all off with an eye poking yellow contact paper.
I’m ashamed to say that we’ve been living with this eyesore since 1991 and this is the first time I’ve tried to do anything about it. In my own defense, the cabinets needed repairs and new shelves put in, so it was a huge job. It took me 3 weeks, but all 42 kitchen cupboards are now a glossy white on the inside with all new latching hardware, new shelves and pull-out pantry drawers. They look amazing!
I also sorted like crazy and donated 5 boxes of junk. I narrowed it down to the things we use and the things we love and that’s it. Now the cupboards have so much space in them I can actually reach for and use things. It’s lovely!
Now that I’m completely done with my projects, the house tidied up again, the paint cans put away, etc. I’m hoping to have a real vacation next week and do some fun stuff. Then in March, I’ll start with some hard editing of my series starter - “All’s Faire”. I’ll keep you posted. :)
But, it certainly necessitated taking a break to get some things done. In January I tackled some sewing projects - mostly gifts and an idea I had for a cloth wreath. The wreaths turned out better than I hoped and various people will be getting them for Christmas, birthdays, etc.
Then February 2, I started painting the insides of our kitchen cupboards - again, much needed! I don’t think they’ve been painted since the 1970s and each cabinet contained 5 different colors - not deliberately, I don’t think. I think various owners just slapped bits of paint on whatever needed it at the time. Then topped it all off with an eye poking yellow contact paper.
I’m ashamed to say that we’ve been living with this eyesore since 1991 and this is the first time I’ve tried to do anything about it. In my own defense, the cabinets needed repairs and new shelves put in, so it was a huge job. It took me 3 weeks, but all 42 kitchen cupboards are now a glossy white on the inside with all new latching hardware, new shelves and pull-out pantry drawers. They look amazing!
I also sorted like crazy and donated 5 boxes of junk. I narrowed it down to the things we use and the things we love and that’s it. Now the cupboards have so much space in them I can actually reach for and use things. It’s lovely!
Now that I’m completely done with my projects, the house tidied up again, the paint cans put away, etc. I’m hoping to have a real vacation next week and do some fun stuff. Then in March, I’ll start with some hard editing of my series starter - “All’s Faire”. I’ll keep you posted. :)