Recent events that warrant reporting include:
1. I have a ridiculously large amount of love for this painting in the new 2021 calendar from Paper Source, not just because of the gray cat, though that surely is part of it. There was just such a good feeling that jumped off the page at me when I flipped January over and spotted it. All the books, the yummy blending of paint. We love what we love, who can explain it.
2. I have discovered that colored pencils are fun to take out of their container and arrange in pleasing patterns.
3. Have I mentioned that I am now the proud owner of a pair of unicorn pajamas? Light-hearted evening loungewear is a thing. I am monitoring the website in case they come out with a design with cats, owls, or sheep next. But please the exact same fit which is perfect for my 61 year old physique. That may be a word only used to describe the male body, but I like it. I know "athleisure" wear is all the rage these days, but I'll keep my jeans in the daytime and pajamas in the evening every time.
4. I am going to have to try my hand at this punch needle thing. The chairs of my very old dining room table, found by Aunt Alice in a chicken shed somewhere out in western Kansas in the 70's, refinished with her very own hands, and given to us right after we were married, NEEDS cushions. That's what I think, and feel certain Alice is smiling as she considers me building on her legacy. Who has done this and who knows where to buy the "inside part stuffing/foam" for them? Maybe it says in the book by Arounna Khounnora (bookhou). If you have purchased it tell me what you thought of it please. Her Instagram feed inspires me greatly.
Do tell me what has captured your attention lately. In case I need to investigate for myself.
My daughter gave me the exact pajamas for Christmas!! After washing ,I iron them with my favorite linen spray. They are the BEST EVER!!!
Posted by: Joan | 01/12/2021 at 06:35 AM
Hi , may I ask where you bought your unicorn Garden pj's? I think I might just need these! Thank you for always brightening my with your blog, love it. :)
Posted by: Lori | 01/12/2021 at 12:22 PM
JoAnn's has foam cushions to put inside your covers. They're usually in the back near the rest rooms.
And thanks for the book recommendations, I got Handbook for Mortals and it's just what I wanted. Not that I'm facing an illness but I'm 85 and am more comfortable with a feel for what I'll be facing one of these days...
I love Lawrence, I lived out at Perry Lake for a year or so twenty years ago and loved coming in to town. I still miss it. And your blog brings me right back there. Thanks!
Take care, stay safe.
Posted by: Nancy Brill | 01/12/2021 at 06:16 PM
Lori: I got the pajamas at Printfresh.com - great service. They were on sale when I bought them too!
Posted by: Carol | 01/12/2021 at 06:32 PM
Joan: linen spray? I am intrigued. Do give the details!
Carol
Posted by: Carol | 01/12/2021 at 06:35 PM
Nancy: THANK YOU! I will check JoAnn's out for the cushions. You know I haven't been to Perry Lake but I hear the walking trails around there are nice. I MUST go. I am glad you felt Handbook for Mortals was helpful. It's a very well written practical book. You stay safe too.
Carol
Posted by: carol | 01/12/2021 at 06:39 PM
Me again! I always spray my pillow cases and cotton pj's with linen spray and then iron them . The heat from the iron infuses the fragrance into the cloth. I usually use Caldrea Linen and Room Spray. A favorite scent is Pear Blossom Agave.I have a friend who doesn't iron and only uses the spray on her pillow before bedtime. Pure bliss.
Posted by: Joan | 01/13/2021 at 09:54 AM
Lots of good stuff! Thanks Carol and Carol's fans.
Posted by: jacki long | 01/13/2021 at 01:56 PM