I'm still barely alive and trying uber hard to get back into the whole work routine thing. It's haaaaaaard. I really loved summertime life. Eating toast for each meal of the day (I love you Cheesewhiz, I love you peanut butter, I love you Nutella). Reading blogs while sipping giant mugs of coffee. Wearing pajamas until noon. Watching girlie movies every night. Daily Homesense visits. Sigh. I haven't been to Homesense in three weeks!!!!! Waaaaaah.
Remember how I have two dogs now? Apparently when you have a golden retriever and a short-haired collie you will have dog fur everywhere, all the time. The situation was so out of control that I spent the entire day yesterday vacuuming dog fur from every corner and crevice and nook and cranny in the whole house. Not including the basement 'cause that's still under construction.
I officially decided to end my love affair with yellow. I'll be heading to the paint store asap to choose a new colour or colour(s) for the living room, dining room, sunroom, and front entrance. I know I'll shed a few tears but I've come to terms that our relationship has run its course. I'll keep you updated once I find some paint swatches that I like. So exciting!
Even though I had zero energy this weekend I was able to do one little tiny project. I planted a climbing hydrangea that has been sitting on the corner of the deck since I bought it in the spring. The spot I wanted to plant it in was hard as a rock and full of clay so I suckered Alex into helping me dig the hole and adding some garden soil. I tried to help but my arms were all wobbly and jello-like.
Eventually I'd like to build a trellis so the hydrangea can climb up the side of the house. The tag said that some will grow up 30 or 40 feet up the side of a building!!! That would be so pretty. Hello, Miracle Grow.
And in fall decorating news, if I ever get around to making any fall decorations I think I might try this one:
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I sure love the smell of cinnamon. Yum, yum.
Okay. I'm out. No need to drag this post out any longer.
But, I do have a few things I'm working on so come back soon.
P.S. Anyone else finding this back-to-school time ca-razy busy? :S
that climbing hydrangea will climb up anything and we have some climbing up our covered porch. it's beautiful when it blooms, but the leaves are also pretty! just wait; it'll be awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of climbing hydrangea - how awesome! my wedding bouquet was hydrangea so I have a soft spot for those beautiful flowers...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see photos of the new wall paint! :)
I didn't even know there was such a thing as a climbing hydrangea...I'm going to have to look into that. It sounds so pretty.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure you want to end your love affair with yellow? It's such a great, yummy, sunny color.
Tricia :)
I'm sure that climbing hydrangea is going to be beautiful and that wreath TOTALLY looks like something that would be in your house!! Can't wait to see your new paint color prospects as well!! So exciting!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness I know all about back to school! We have started our third and final term here in South Africa and wowza has it been busy! Plus Spring sortof got bumped out the way and Summer has arrived! Hope your little kiddies are sweet and loving the new year!
ReplyDeleteI hear ya! I'm wiped! Hang in there! You'll find your groove. Can't wait to see what paint colours you choose!
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Shannon
Hey your back!! Love the cinnamon wreath idea,,,that would be a great autumn decoration. Just wondering if you ever received the package I sent you? I hope it didn't get lost in the snail mail system. Have a great evening Sarah!
ReplyDeleteOh that cinnamon wreath looks awesome and I bet it would smell amazing!!
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ReplyDeleteI love the cinnamon wreath and the fragrance would be amazing! I would love for you to visit my blog when you get a chance.