Tag - You're It, Lily

I want to back up (go back in time, as it were) to a project that I did over the past month. I didn't get a chance to share it at the time, but it turned out so cute that I wanted to share it now that I am back.

A little background information is not really necessary, but helpful. Babies begin to grasp things at about 4 months and of course everything goes into their month. For some really really weird reason, it seems that babies are attracted to the tags on their toys and blankets. I remember when Abby was little, you could buy her the cutest toy, and without a doubt, she would find that tag and then she loved the toy (tag). So I decided to make a tag blanket for Lily. She has not quite started the grasping yet, but is really close. So I made this tag blanket with the most beautiful and colorful tags that I could find. I am anxious for her to play with it. Here is a picture of it.


Also, speaking of going back in time; if you have not read The Time Travelers Wife, you really should put it on your reading list.

Painting for pineapples

We have begun a repaint of many of the rooms in our house. We have had white walls for years and Leon has asked that we get some color on them. I am in agreement finally. I have always liked white walls - they look clean, they match anything, they are bright - but they are also boring.
So I am on board to splash some color throughout our home.

This past weekend, we painted our kitchen. I got to pick the color and decided that I wanted to do the kitchen in pineapples. It is the "mostly" international symbol of hospitality; and there are some great decorating ideas and products out there just waiting for me to happen upon them. The color that we painted is sortof a goldish-yellow and is very pretty. I really like it a lot!! I am also making curtains, but am still deciding to what extent. So here is where you come in - here is my dilemma. The window over our sink has always just had a valance. I have made a new one to match my color scheme. What I am wondering is whether to do a 'bottom' curtain. My instinct is no for two reasons - the window is pretty small and pretty far up off the ground outside, so the 'naked' window opens up the outdoors more and we still have some privacy. Also the sink may prove to be a problem in keeping the curtain clean - there is a lot of splash over on the window, that needs to be cleaned regularly.

On the other hand, a 'bottom' curtain would add more color and interest to the sink area. Also, it might be possible to tie back the curtains with some cute little pineapple tie back thing. The bottom curtain would be out of the green/yellow print. In case it is not clear, there is a fair amount of the gold color in the printed fabric.

I'm back.

Exactly one month ago today, I suspended my blog for a personal enrichment activity. I have completed that activity. I am, however, having a bit of 'lethargy' in getting back to blogging. I realize now, however, what this blog does for me. It actually helps to keep me active and interested in things. It keeps me looking for things to blog about and things to do. It is really very good for me.

In addition, I really do love the writing part of it. I will certainly never be a good writer, but at least I have been able to put some of my thoughts down on, ummm, the screen!?!? It may be a slow start getting back at it, but stay tuned (or not), I have more to say.

Today is earth day, so take a walk, hug a tree, recycle something, don't waste anything and take a minute to just admire the beauty of our earth. It is at risk and we are the only ones who can save it.