A few thoughts from my home today, a very rainy day with wind blowing gusts of rain drops into the window panes. It’s a wonderful day to be inside with my children. It’s a perfect sort of day for reading picture books and journal writing. It’s a perfect day for Lemon Zinger tea with honey.
Last night before bed, I straightened the house up so I could wake up to a nice clean house today and hopefully just enjoy a quiet day at home. One of the things I did was to change out a curtain that covers a huge shelf in my old kitchen. There’s not a lot of cabinet space in an old house, but this shelf I found a couple of years ago at the thrift store has been a lifesaver as far as space is concerned. Thomas mounted it to the wall with brackets and we have enjoyed its expansive shelves immensely.
The reason I am sharing this particular project is that the curtain is actually a king size duvet cover that tied at the open end. It came from Goodwill for 5 dollars. I took one look and said to myself that the ties would make it a perfect curtain.
I love unusual things like this. The pattern on the fabric makes me so happy!
On a Veteran’s Day note, we are thinking about my dad today, my children’s grandfather, who served in the Air Force in air traffic control, as a drill instructor, and in Vietnam as a combat controller.
He was a handsome man with a kind, service-oriented way about him. I miss him and think of him often. I appreciate all of our veterans and active duty service men and women. Thank you.
I hope you enjoy, as Pooh would say, this Winds-day, for around here it really is a “winds-day”
Lynn
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Happy Winds-Day..lovely post..lovely curtain…
I love a good thrifty save.lol
Dear Lynn,
As you enjoy a Winds-day we are enjoying a cold but sunny day.
I really enjoy those little fixes that warm special corners of my home and your curtain transformation is perfect. (reuse, recycle,recreate…)
Most importantly on this day is the recognition of all the men and women who have served our country.
Happy Veteran’s Day.
Diane
I could use some extra storage myself …
I recently bought some new curtains at GW…you just made me remember them…I have to go wash them so I can hang them up.
I am doing Giftaways on my blog between now and Christmas, I hope you can pop over
Looks lovely Lynn! Your father was handsome indeed.
First, your shelving with the curtain is darling. I could use that idea in my own home someday! Second, my grandfather, who is in a nursing home, served in WWII also. I cherish my time with him whenever we are able to break away. I hope you have a peace-filled week.
Jenn
I am actually thinking of taking the doors off the lower cupboards in my kitchen and replacing them with curtains. The doors just never shut properly and so they never look well. I have the fabric I’d like to use and everything… the only thing I am lacking is the nerve;)
and my gracious, your father was a very handsome man!
Kate, thank you! It’s so nice to hear from you.
Diane M, thank you. I love the thought of reuse, recycle and recreate!
Robin, yes, I’ll be over! Thank you for the visit.
Esther, thank you. He was handsome. I miss him very much.
Jenn, it’s hard when a family member is in a nursing home. My dad was in one for the last five years of his life. He was just too sick to bring home, but I cherished the time I could spend with him there. I’m glad you visit your grandfather.
Diane, you have nerves of steel! Go ahead on! Thanks for thinking my dad was handsome. Most women thought he was, much to my mother’s dismay!
Hey Lynn, I miss your dad to. I think of him often. I also think of my Dad on Veteran’s Day also. It would realy aggravate him that we would be off from school on Veteran’s Day and he had to work. He would say “I am the veteran”. Love reading your blog. Hope you have a great weekend.
Vicki, that sounds just like something Uncle Jackie would say.
I miss him too. I still think of things he did and said. I would love to come see you some time. Love, Lynn