My house is slowly taking shape - much more slowly than I had hoped, as many of my books, office files, and sundries are still in boxes and, regrettably, unfindable. [I am especially looking forward to the day when I find my favorite salt-and-pepper shaker set from Ellen so that my guests don't have to use the giant Morton salt box at the dining room table.] Some happy news, though, is that my quilt studio is starting to look like a reality - thanks mainly to Tish building my bookcases and helping me to make the design wall and unpack fabric. Just a few more boxes to go and I'll actually be able to begin sewing again. :)
In April and May, my garden and trees bloomed, and I'm discovering that I have a lovely yard and landscaping. I have hostas growing along the back and side of my yard (see photo above for a view of a few hostas along the back), and I also have a lovely hosta garden under my deck. In the front I have more hostas and what I think will be lilies, as well as this weigala bush (see below).
I've had many overnight guests already - Holly, Tish, Kate - and next month Scott, Karen, Jane, and Joel. When Tish was here the last time, we had perfect weather and were able to walk around Lake Harriet and go to Minnehaha to see the falls.
I've also had the chance to enjoy food and culture in the Twin Cities - saw the opera Madame Butterfly at the Ordway, got to hear Wally Shawn and author Arthur Phillips speak at the Hennepin County Library Pen Pals series, two plays at the Bloomington Civic Theatre ("39 Steps" and "My Fair Lady"), and of course, Catherine's play "Nottingham" and her choir concert - both at Olson Middle School.
So - slowly but surely, I'm settling in. With any luck, I'll have all of my boxes unpacked (or hidden under the stairs) before the end of my first year.
You won't be surprised to know that I can relate to every single comment--from not finding items to getting to the point that I could sew to the unfolding seasons revealing my landscaping. All good, as we go into our 3nd year.
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make that 2nd year. never was good with numbers on the keyboard.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Linda, for telling me you had (finally) written on your blog. The yard looks lovely and good job on the shelves. I haven't moved and, yet, I still have difficulty finding some things. Lake Harriet? Really?
ReplyDeletenice that you have friends and family to stop by.........maybe sometime - i'll wait until you have your quilt room set up and running!!!!!!!!
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