A Quiet Day

Chilly, damp, mostly cloudy day. The sun peeped through here and there. 

I moved my houseplants back inside today, since it is supposed to be below freezing tonight. They sure enjoyed their few days outdoors. 

 

This is the best my plants have ever looked this time of year. I have a couple Christmas cactus, two geraniums and two begonias inside this year, and of course a couple aloes. Come Spring, out they go again. 

Not much going on around here today, just working on a few pieces of furniture, housework, etc. 

This is the big cabinet we are working on. 

It needed some repair work and shelves put in. Still have to deal with veneer issues. I painted the inside with a first coat of white. It has a large glass door, too, which will not get put back on until we put it in tbe booth. I can see this as a fantastic quilt cabinet.

I painted and distressed this old chair today. I still need to poly it and get the seat finished. The color is called apricot. Will it sell? Who knows, but I liked it with the fabric I found for the seat.

Larry worked on this bench too. We had it in a booth, but it literally began to come apart.  I think the wood had just dried out, loosening up the screws and nails-- that, and someone else's bad repairs.

So some reinforcing, some screws, glue, and clamps were called for. It was sold to us as part of a church pew. I don't know if that is true but it sure is a unique piece.

I finally finished making my hot sauce, a first-time effort.  

All it is is cayenne peppers soaked for a month or so in vinegar, then ground up with a blender, vinegar and all. I guess some people strain out the seeds, but I can't see why. I think I will start a second batch soon. So easy! I may try a fancier recipe next time, as I found several that sounded interesting.

The most exciting thing I did today was to order tickets for a friend and I to see Swan Lake when the ballet comes to Charleston. I have always wanted to see it, and I knew Larry would not be interested. So I will go with my friend in February. What a thrill that will be! When I was 15 I went to Constitution Hall in DC to see The Nutcracker with my first boyfriend. It was a high school band trip, and somehow he was able to take me along. Honestly,  I don't remember much about it except the beautiful hall. We were so far back the dancers looked no bigger than a pinhead. But I do remember the remarkable music. 

Well, that's about it for tonight. Not an exciting life here, is it? Tomorrow is booth restock at our other location, so it will be a full day. Good Night, friends!

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