A Refreshing Change
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I enjoy the hunt for long forgotten treasures and giving them a new lease on life. The quality of older pieces of furniture far exceeds that of newly constructed furniture. Refreshing these pieces is a more eco-friendly and economical way of decorating today. We hang onto pieces because of the memories associated with them but the look of these pieces may not bring us joy or fit into the look of our homes that makes us most happy.
05/24/2026
While visiting with my Mom I joined her knitting group for some knitting, chatting and a whole lot of laughs. I also looked over the knitting books and spotted this one. The author has studied Cowichan sweaters and went on a cross country tour meeting knitters and their sweaters. I really enjoyed reading this book. And my poncho is taking shape. I'm using Noro wool purchased at Wool-Tyme in Ottawa.
This book is even more fascinating given the recent craze for the Mary Maxim sweater seen on Ryan Gosling.
05/12/2026
My interest in upcycling larger pieces of furniture has continued. I recently acquired this cute little 3 drawer dresser on my local neighbourhood free page. While the original white design was super cute the finish was very yellowed and needed a refresh. I decoupaged this fabulous print onto the drawer fronts and painted the cabinet case in Annie Sloan's Athenian Black. The print is Feathers in the Glow by ReDesign. This one is making a home in my home.
04/16/2026
Happy Birthday Dad. We are missing you in our universe.
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