We got our roofing materials delivered! And a brand new leaky roof. If you've been following my little journal blog, you'll remember we had a horrible leak in the ceiling from a bad patch job. We were hoping for at least a year to get some things done and money saved, but no go. The roof asserted its insolvency. So, there went the 'fix-it-up' nest egg. However, I have to say that as a new homeowner I am very happy to have a good roof overhead. Whatever else happens -- if you're just starting out or have your own fixer-upper, get the roof inspected and repair or replace as recommended. Best peace of mind you'll ever have. I know were sleeping better (LOL)
Note the really bad patch job on the front over the door: that was the problem. But the roofers delivered the materials, the crew got out here at the crack of dawn, and before long viola! a beautiful leak-free roof with a 50 year guarantee. (Granted, it won't outlast the pyramids ... but it will outlast me maybe)
Hubby and I FINALLY won the battle between Kilz and the Red Ceiling and now have a beautiful white ceiling. We've gotten the Egyptian Tan to cover the peach and are in the process of the second coat of Cypress Green to cover the trim. I used a beautiful terra-cotta for an accent piece, but after getting the tan and green up, I think I'm covering it with a semi-gloss white. Still not sure of the curtain material and we have heavy dark furniture, so a little extra white might add some balance. Nothing ventured nothing gained: glad I tried the terra cotta; and it looks okay, but I know my hubby hates it and to be honest I would have to warm up to it myself. Maybe in another room.
We did take time out for a nice country road trip across the state (Elbert County to Cherokee County: 2+ hours) to listen to the indoor percussion ensemble my son is in. MAN they were LOUD! But it was a really cool show and if you want to see what an indoor percussion ensemble looks and sounds like, go to YouTube and search for Atlanta Quest Meet Quest 2014 Villain. They're in Dayton, Ohio as I type and kicking butt in the prelims. Tonight is the grand finals and I hope they do well.
Back on the homefront, we've gotten our chandelier up and illuminating the front room, paint is almost finished in one room and we will move on to the next important room: our son's bedroom. Graduation is almost here and he will need a place to crash. His room shouldn't be the nightmare ours was: no crazy colors to try to eradiate.
In the meantime: I am finally picking up my knitting needles and working on a beautiful scarf. My knitting guru -- Zibeline Knits -- told me one time when I was feeling really down and discouraged to find a difficult pattern and pour my energy into it instead of moping around. It worked. So, while I'm DEFINITELY not moping around these days -- I do find that I need something to distract me from the aches, pains, and stress of redecorating a beautiful but neglected house. So I'm working on a lace pattern scarf with lace weight yarn and teeny tiny needles. And I know you can't tell from the photo, but those are little sun faces for my markers. The yarn is also a Zibeline product (as are the markers) and what a great season-spanning color! This is my zen time.Last news from the homestead: I got a job at my old university and my son was accepted into the same university the week before. I have some time to finish prepping the painting before the job starts, and son will be graduating soon and will be here this summer to help with the finishing touches. I will be a homesteading 'weekend warrior' for a while, but this is a means to the end: ultimately, its a farm life for me!
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