Wishing For a Special Vacation

Things seem to be settling down so now I am wishing I had a month and a ticket.

A Work in Progress

So the cornice board and curtains are finished but there are several other projects to be completed in the tiny bedroom I have been working on. I made the bed cover but still need to make a dust ruffle, refinish a chair, make the covers for it and find a lingerie chest. While working on this project I have been collecting accessories for the room and I had to share my favorite new item. Once the room is complete, I will post a room photo. Right about now the best shots of the room include a sewing machine, assorted fabrics and pillow forms scattered about.

Planting Seeds and Hoping For Sunflowers

I planted some sunflower seeds over the weekend and I am anxiously waiting to see if little sprouts pop up. Sometimes the birds find the seeds before they ever get a chance to germinate but I am keeping my fingers crossed. Meanwhile, I bought some sunflowers to put in my dining room simply because they make me feel happy.

Can't Wait For the Weekend

Have you made plans yet? I hope to keep working around the house. Friday night we are going down to a neighbor's for a small outdoor gathering. Thought you might enjoy seeing a photo of the cozy outdoor area where we are going. Our neighborhood is what I call a front porch neighborhood. Most every house has a porch and we really do hang out on the porches. On Monday for those not traveling, we will be having a "chillin' and grillin'" cookout. Three-day weekends are the best.

Chicken Salad, Lemonade & Girlfriends

Why don't we have more ladies luncheons? This past Saturday we had a going away lunch for a friend who is moving to Houston. We met in a lovely French bistro in Roswell and had the nicest lunch celebration. On my drive home I wondered why we don't have more of these type gatherings. During the week I have plenty of opportunities to go to lunch but conversation is normally centered around work or it is a working lunch while everyone watches the clock. The most pleasurable thing about Saturday's lunch is that no one appeared to be in a hurry and that is how it should be.

Now I am determined to plan a girlfriend event for this summer. Please feel free to share any party ideas you might have. I have friends who have had parties with a purpose (a fundraiser for a cause), a manifestation party, personal improvement party, spa party and a good old fashioned tea party. Whatever kind of event idea emerges, I hope there is a place for Skip & Go Nakeds on the menu! (See Susan Branch's Summer Cookbook)