I really need to do better at posting here. It's not like I have nothing to say, because I do. I think of things to post all the time... and then don't. Here's an update on life!
Last post I talked about the big plans Roy and I made for the house. I am happy to say that we have accomplished/started them.
The sunroom hasn't been completely emptied, but we are working on it. (Not that it was a huge mess or anything, but we just haven't finished it). We haven't gotten a console table yet, but I think that's ok, given that we have a TON of seedlings going! We still have the herbs, and I am glad to say that the chives are thriving. The cilantro is doing well, but the parsely isn't doing as well. I also planted flowers to be planted in a month or two: Sweet pea and morning glory to grow on the chain link fence in front of the house, portulaca, verbena, impatiens, and two types of marigolds. The morning glory are doing very well- they are 3-4 inches already and have roots. I'm going to have to plant them in a pot very soon! Roy has also started sweet banana peppers, bell peppers, and two types of tomatoes. I also have some bulbs, which I really need to plant soon. I got two types of amarylis and daylilies.
The compost heap is still a pile of, well, stuff. It takes a while to get going. Roy set up two circular areas for us to grow the herbs and veggies. The flowers will go out front.
Recycling paper has been going well since I got a small trash can for paper only. Roy doesn't remember as often as I do.
We did end up moving the bookcases into a small L between the living room and dining area. Ir's a subtle change that we really like. I got some spray paint and we are painting some of our mix-matched tables black. One is currently drying, and it looks great. I'll be glad when things are more cohesive.
OK that's all for the house! It's been a lot of fun turning it into our home. :)
Sounds like you are really getting into making your home yours. I am jealous, way too early to start any seedlings here - besides cat would probably consume most of them. Though she prefers to chew on cardboard. Anyway, I have yet to finish painting every room, back bath is 3/4 done with one coat of orange over a dark tan. I take shortcuts - no primer and I use the $5 a can mistints. Actually works well, not too odd of colors. I really need to paint the ceilings since the last tenants smoked a lot (hard to find mistints that are light enough for the ceiling). I still have a couple seams to redo between wall/ceiling in Ruth's room (buckled under weight of two layer roof). Since my Mom is visiting in March I will get on it....but I might leave the dry rot and regrouting the shower for while she is here - maybe I can get her to help....
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