I've been MIA again... Last week I had a very sick granddaughter here for some TLC. Today I started babysitting my new grandson, and also have the kindergarten girl for a few days. And I still haven't started my taxes! So don't be surprised if you don't read comments from me for a few days... or a couple of weeks!
I thought I'd take a minute to post a couple of pics to show you what I've been up to in my 'spare' time...
A while back, I shared my drawing of a TV table I wanted Mr J to build. Well, here's the almost finished product:
I'm really pleased with the way it turned out. It's the first piece of furniture that Mr J has built. I('m already planning the next.) I still have some detail work to do... The trim has carved detail that I am going to paint to make it stand out. Of course, whenever I get around to that I'll post a pic.
As you can see, it holds a lot of the kids' toys and games. Videos fit nicely on the bottom shelf behind the wood boxes. I found them at Michael's and painted them to match. Now I have a handy place to keep my cameras, batteries and PC cables. Plus, I finally have a little more space to display some of my handmade gifts from the grandkids!
I bought two slipcovers last week... one for my FIL's ugly worn recliner and one for my over-sized, over-stuffed chair. So I stripped the ottoman that matched the chair...
I've had it for almost 20 years! It was due for a change. It had a muted print with a pleated skirt. When we moved the TV, we balanced it on here for a few minutes and now it leans to one side. I'm going to take it apart and replace the uprights with a beefier size, but less of them. I'm going to add a solid bottom and keep it open for handy storage for magazines or games. It will be painted off-white to match the TV table. The cushion will be covered in denim or tooled leather. Haven't decided yet. I'm thinking denim since I have two rectangular ottomans under the front windows that will be the tooled leather. (I'm not a 'matched set' kind of person. I prefer eclectic.)
Well, it's after midnight. the baby comes at seven, and the farrier is scheduled to come at eleven. I think I'd better go, but first I'll share a video of the boys experiencing a bit of spring fever...
G'night all!
