January thoughts

Hard to believe January is almost over! Right now, Monday at 9 AM, it is snowing – but not much. We have gotten dustings of snow but not more than an inch or so at any time. Global Warming!!!!

I realize it has been a while since I posted – there really isn’t that much “new” to say. Perhaps I’ll start posting dinner menus and recipes… might be fun to do.

Our January project was to fix up an area on the lower level. We have a very large family room area downstairs where we have a TV, sofa, chairs and also a propane heater (looks kinda like a Franklin Stove). This area extends to the back of the house and around the wall – making it L shaped. The back part has a sliding glass door and windows looking out onto the patio and further down the slope to the stream. The back part was a catch all for STUFF. I wanted to paint it and then make it into a “library” with book shelves (from other parts of the house) and some chairs. The paint is a light yellow and brightens the area up without being “too much”. I did the cutting in on the painting and B did the rolling. I think it turned out very well! We then moved the book cases – two were already down stairs next to the TV so that wasn’t too bad. The third was up in the loft and that was somewhat difficult. I moved the books which really wasn’t bad. Then I put them on the shelves, weeding some out. Looked good! During all this we were at Sam’s Club and saw two yellowish chairs that would be just perfect in that area. So we got them and they do look great! A TV was moved down and the computer we had down there set up and the place really is cozy! I’ll be posting pictures shortly (have the during, need the after).

All in all a good month… we really don’t miss the snow.