Let's try again!

I am going to try this again! We'll see how it goes. I have so many projects I am working on right now and injured myself in the process. Did you know you can develop bursitis from painting? Repetitive motion! So I've been out of commission for 4 days, with my shoulder in a sling. I can type, though! My 11 year old son has been such a great help. I stripped...he stained some new feet for my couch. Then he began removing the wallpaper from his room. He is going into 6th grade you see, and a border depicting vehicles in bold primary colors just is not appropriate. Who knew?

Messy!  But a work in progress.

a little more progress...

We finally stripped all the wallpaper...well Alexander did!  It took a week and today the walls are clean, spackled and prepped for painting. I would have painted today, but the hubby reminded me of my previous injury, so I decided to stop for today.

We've decided to move his bed to the corner.  I removed the map and framing, but I will replace somewhere else.

I hope you enjoy viewing my projects and please let me know your opinion and suggestions!

Blessings,

Cybele

Coat Closets in So. Cal?

Ok, seriously! When you live in Southern California, you don't NEED a coat closet. Get real!  It should be called a "Hoodie" closet.  I need more storage for stuff and less for the coats...5 total, 1 per person. But when a title is given to a room or space, you feel compelled to maintain it's integrity and purpose. Pish Posh!!   When you enter the house through the garage, you are immediately greeted by two doors in a 5x5 foot area. You end up in front of a closet and next to the bathroom.  It's quite a tight spot. 

This tiny closet that was "labeled" a coat closet, and so it was.  

And a catchall for junk...

Coats, and Clutter and boardgames...oh my! oh and a set of curtain rods.

and of course handbags and lanyards.

All these games were hidden in the closet...

and all these coats.. (these are in the laundry room...I'll show you that later)

All cleaned out.  Hanging Rod Removed. New shelves installed and a fresh coat of paint!

Now the kids can get out a game when they want.  They are age order so my little guy can reach his Candy Land!

Pantry update

New door

began with shelving

back to order...more to come.

Here are some pictures of my recent pantry organization.  It is still a work in progress.

Bread Making

So I was invited to a "Super Saturday" Event at my friend's church last year. We crafted and baked and now I'm addicted...Love to bake bread now!!

Yeast rolls, broccoli pie, blueberry empanada, cheesy braid, french bread.