I love to collect things when I travel. Especially sand, shells and rocks. With my boyfriend's help I finally got jars I had been wanting from The Container Store. I love them!!

Last night I decided to paint the bathroom ceiling. It had been on my to do list for years. But I didn't want to do it to the point it was like a childish tantrum. I'm not a fan of painting ceilings. But I had the supplies already from a previous project so decided to get it over with. 

I think it looks so clean now. 

I love this face ❤️

I am finally done with the stairs project. After stripping paint and lots of paint and stain work I'm happy to take a break until Spring when I'm sure I'll find something to work on. 

Before and After 

The Nutcracker

We had fun today attending The Nutcracker tonight in Orono. I enjoyed watching the ballet. I wish I was that coordinated.

Peter bought me a nutcracker :)

Happy 89th Birthday to my grandmother :)

Banchi

Painting painting painting. May take awhile but so far happy with the results. 

I love hanging up wreaths and decorating outside. If I had any outlets outside there would be lights too. 

We got our Christmas tree. 😃

I had a great Thanksgiving today with my family. 

My sister cooked a large bird that tasted great. 

My Mum's creation. 

I made a cheese ball, my grandmother's recipe. 

This turkey was fussy today because she's teething. 

Sweet and green 

Feeling loved. 

I had fun watching this cutie. 

I tried the new croissant donut from Dunkin Donuts. It comes in it's own box. It's bigger than a normal donut. It's like they glazed a crossiant. 

More progress on entry way 

I've had a bad cold the past week so I haven't up to too much. I slept most of the last two days. 

I've been doing more work to the hallway.  I used a heat gun to get most of the paint off. Today I purchased a new respirator and a belt sander. The belt sander did a great job when I tested it out. I've never used one before but did remember it's important to hold on to it or it will get away from you. 

Today I worked on the stairs. The plan is to strip the paint and stain the treads. I'll need to strip the floor too. 

Inspiration. 

This is how it looks currently. I got a heat gun recently and wish I had used it when I had started this project. More time consuming but less messy than using paint stripper.