1. Over the long weekend Dan skim-coated the kitchen ceiling. I don't know who ever though this was a good idea but at some point in history this textured ceiling must have been THE thing because they're all over our house. The kitchen ceiling was a particularly aggressive form of this texturizing. Curls and whips of plaster big enough to house small spiders and their webs. So now, after scraping it down (thankfully before we moved in) he has put a few layers of mud on the ceiling to smooth it out and in turn highlight our sloping old-farmhouse ceilings. I'm not ungrateful though–it's really an improvement. But, I do NOT do well with a torn-apart kitchen. Especially on New Year's weekend when my resolve to clean-out, clean-up and get organized is at hyper-levels. Usually, he does these kinds of things when I'm out of town. I'm thinking for my own emotional well-being, it would be a good idea to leave town when it's time to tackle the next step in the process–sanding the newly mudded ceiling.
2. Emily and I are beginning our fourth(!) year at habit. We decided for the month of January, to post as we began–just the two of us. I know, it's only January 5th, but sharing that space, just the two of us again, has been pretty magical.
3. I've been revisiting the Camp Creek Blog lately. So much good thinking and inspiration there.
4. This is one of my favorite resolution posts of the season.
5. My mom asked me the other day why I wasn't blogging anymore. It's been months, she says, since I've gotten an email notification that you posted! Ummm, still blogging mom, but apparently, my email subscriptions are broken. Turns out when I deleted an old domain name for this blog, I also deleted all those email subscribers. So, if you're a subscriber, you hopefully got a little email from me this morning with instructions on how to subscribe again. Otherwise, the box in the sidebar should be working now, or you can subscribe by clicking on this link.
6. I'm all for resolutions despite the trend to pooh-pooh them. I have a running list in my head of things to think about for 2012. I need to write them down.
7. Speaking of things on my mind, Amanda's Squam story really resonated with me in some way. Oh Squam, how I'd love to see you….sigh.
8. I've been writing this post since 9am this morning. It's now 3:52pm. And I have no plan for dinner. Oy.
xo.
molly
oh my, that first picture.Fantastic.My only resolutions are to not put things off and to live the life I dream of, even if it is little bits and pieces. How about shepards pie for dinner…looks like you have a good start there.
Mary, I love your resolution.
And fortunately, that was dinner two nights ago when I was completely on top of things, unlike today. 🙁
thanks, friend. 🙂
getting ready for a big ol’ re-launch this month .. and finally getting my book out! 2012 is looking like a big year. hope it’s wonderful for you & your family. xoxoxo
I like resolutions. I guess it is more the revisiting of me that I like. Who do I want to be? What do I want to accomplish? What can the year hold? I admit to loving Lori at CCB. She is so good at reminding me of where I want to be. Oh and I dream of Squam. Perhaps a load of money will fall out of the sky tomorrow. Or then again, maybe next year 🙂
I pinned that inspired to action post about resolutions… so true (even as I sit at the computer). Camp Creek blog – also good food for thought. I did something the other day based on one of the ideas in this ebook: http://52bites.com/ I opened up a google calendar and started writing meals down on it. I ended up with 2 weeks worth of meals/ideas – and I keep thinking of things to add. We shopped for one week at a time, but I have so much more mental energy when I’m not worried b/c I haven’t decided what to eat yet….
My kitchen was redone probably 10 years ago now. I joined the dining room and small kitchen to make a large eat-in kitchen. That meant the ceiling had to be redone. The dining room ceiling had texture. One skim coat? How about like 20? OMG! I thought it would never end. I felt like I could see the head room getting smaller. It almost drove me crazy that time!!! So, yes, get outta town, girl!!
pretty good indeed,i have checked it out.
That first picture. Fantastic.My only resolutions are to not put things off and to live the life I dream of, even if it is little bits and pieces. How about Shepard pie for dinner…looks like you have a good start there.