Tolentreasures

But first, we will start with something a little more "gentle". Love to paint roses.  They are my most favoite thing to paint. Every now and then I have to revert to them. They don't always sell well. Still love to do them. Finished the rug, also. If you crochet or knit, these are great rugs. They wear really well and wash up perfectly. Made from old t-shirts. Here is the link. T-Shirt Yarn I just single crochet them with a big hook. And now, For the mouse migration. Disclaimer: This is an actual picture of our pantry. No touch-ups, airbrushing or filtered lenses. This is it, folks. I didn't straighten or move anything. (please believe me, I am not a crazy hoarder despite what JWS says) So, this story would not be complete without a brief synopsis of the First Great Mouse Migration. July of 2004 Jennifer, the first born of the group (and the one with the messiest bedroom) gets married. She says that she will move her stuff out little by little. JWS, through no prom...

I did not want to put the mess at the top of this post because I didn't want to scare anyone away with that little thumbnail coming up on other blogs, so I am starting with these little ornaments that were finished during last night's insomnia.  Insomnia brought on by too much to do before I leave on a short trip this week AND a cup of coffee that smelled so good at 9:00 on a nice, cool deck.  Why didn't I just sniff it?  I really didn't need to drink it also. And this little mouse was a prototype for more.  I have them all cut-out, one more cup of coffee this evening and I would have them all done tomorrow...NOT! And then this.  Wasn't this place supposed to start improving once we got it?   The demolition is creating more of an eyesore than I would have ever anticipated.  But good news!  The siding is in and as soon as this porch is rebuilt and a couple of windows replaced, we are ready to go! I am leaving tomorrow for a mission tri...