Finger Painting

My five and four year-olds got a little creative while I was making dinner recently.


I let them eat some frozen blueberries to keep the whining at bay while I cooked.  They took some liberties with their snack, and decorated the dishwasher as well.


After THIS experience with blueberry juice, I cannot tell you how relieved I was that they limited their canvas to the dishwasher.  Blueberry juice washes off dishwashers.  It does not wash off walls.


It’s wonderful, actually, how quickly they were able to clean the front of the dishwasher.  This is precisely why I was able to smile, take pictures, and call it finger painting.

Did I mention that I recently found another spot in my dining room that has a blueberry stain we didn’t see 2 1/2 months ago when we were scrubbing walls?  It’s about three feet further into the room, beneath the window and behind the curtains.  I’m still wondering HOW that little incident happened!  I’d love to have a replay of that one to watch.  Oh well, you win some, you lose some.  That’s life.

Hopeful Homemaker

Quilting Away…

Right now my sewing table looks like this:


I finally found the courage to quilt my Wild Thing quilt.  In 5 or 10 minute segments I’m making progress on it.  So far I’m really excited about how it looks.

Reminder to self:  Next time you think you need to try to talk through a concern/worry/problem, try quilting for 30 minutes and see if it doesn’t save you tears, frustration and a headache.  Sewing is good therapy.

I’m excited to show you the finished product.  Hopefully it will be soon!

Jennifer

Vintage Silver Goblets

Not long ago I came across a fun vintage find.


This set of six silver plate goblets stand 2 1/2 inches tall and are about the cutest things ever!  They were still in their original box.  I paid less than $1 each.


They’ll never be used for brandy at our house, but I’m excited to fill them with some tiny flowers or little mints and put them at place settings for a luncheon or breakfast.


I love the patina, the shape and the size of them.  They make me smile when I see them.  I’d like to think of a fun way to use them in everyday life.  Any suggestions?

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