This week - DIY or, 'These Boots Were Made for Walking"

This week was tough. Was out every night, but I did manage a small DIY project. My feet are a little wide (more like platters at the end of my legs) so I decided to stretch some boots that I had bought a while ago. What do you know, - it worked ! A little rubbing alcohol and some damp newspaper and viola - done.

This was fun !

Well, this week was fun. A quick, easy project and I was satisfied with the results. Saw it on pinterest (where else).
I like the way they are a bit 'sloppy', I don't like projects that have to look perfectly symmetrical, I prefer a more 'relaxed' look, I guess that is why I enjoyed this project so much. I ended up putting them in the laundry room. If anyone asks, I'm going to tell them that I got a good deal at Pier One Imports ;).

It's been quiet around here - well, not really

I finally got my out violin out after several months of ignoring it. I had a great time and plan on working on some music again. The orchestra at church has started up again, but I have bowed out for this session.  I may pick it up again in the spring. I find some of the music a bit advanced for little ol' me and it does take time to attend practises and to practice at home. But I still enjoy making music !

A "Bright" Idea?

This week I thought I would try something different. I got this idea from Pinterest (as usual). The picture showed the luminaries in a kind of 'sea glass' green and blue and although they looked great, I prefer 'warmer' tones. So I went for amber glass. They are 'okay', but I think if I ever do it again I would use shorter jars and maybe find ones that don't have screw tops, these look way too much like used jars from the recycling bin  -  hey wait a minute - they are!!

I think these will get relegated to the deck next summer.
After I took this picture, I sealed the outside of the jars and I actually liked it better, it sort of toned it down a bit.