25 February 2007
It appears we've gotten some snow. A whole dogsworth of snow, as you can see from that picture. It took me a solid hour of shoveling to clear the paths, sidewalk, and driveway, and even then I was trapped. I backed my car about three feet into the alley before it became stuck. A bit of forwards-backwards-left-right-ohc'mon and I had it safely back in the garage. So, right, trapped.
Luckily, my mom was able to get down here so we could both go to the grocery store -- without her, there would have been no Sunday soup making, and I would have had to just cancel the week altogether. Whew, close one.
The snow outside is as good an excuse as any to stay indoors and tidy things up. I recently threw out most of an aging boquet, holding back these orchids, which have now outlived several flower arrangements. They're from my housewarming, over five weeks ago, and they show no signs of dying. I love this little area above my microwave; I put up the framed photo of Jamal yesterday. I had the frame floating around for a while, and these photos somehow ended up in the kitchen, so it seemed like a good match. I hope it's not too morbid to hang pictures of pets who are no longer alive. It's such a nice photo.
My mom asked me if I still liked the colour of the kitchen walls, and how could I not? I'll admit that I was unsure about it as I was putting it up, but I've grown to love it more and more every day. It manages to be both energetic and relaxing at the same time. If I ever have the kitchen remodeled, I'll have to tell the workers to be very careful for the walls!
I, too, am stranded in my house. The snow is so heavy and wet that the blower almost didn't want to deal with it. I think the snow here is about 10 inches deep, with more to come. The worst part is the ice underneath.
At least you have a pretty home to be stranded in!
posted by sarah at February 26, 2007 12:03 AM
I'm trapped too -- though the snow last night wasn't that deep, it made my car unhappy enough that it wouldn't start.
You have inspired me to spend today creating some beauty in my home. Thank you!
posted by anne at February 26, 2007 02:16 PM
I think you are quite right to put up Jamal's picture.
Your colour scheme is so pretty and fresh.
posted by Karen at February 26, 2007 05:11 PM
I love that color too. We just painted our bathroom a very similar color. Love the clean and simple aesthetic in your home and on your site.
Also I recently purchased Crafter's Companion and I really like it. So great you were in a position to put a project like this together. Finally listened to the Craftsanity podcast about it.
You're an inspiration!
posted by Amy at March 1, 2007 12:47 AM
So pretty and spring fresh, who'd guess there was so much snow outside.
I spy a rug on a radiator, has booty being intentionally sick to create that cosy sleeping perch again? Hope not.
posted by cally at March 1, 2007 07:54 PM
Cally -- Nope, I got an extra rug especially for that spot. And would you know -- he's stopped being sick on the rugs!
posted by Anna at March 2, 2007 12:09 AM
I was admiring the wall color in your pictures long before I read about it. From someone else who chose to paint their kitchen with a color that has presence, you made an awesome/beautiful choice!
posted by Anne at March 4, 2007 04:59 PM