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Under The Weather, Projects Stalled,and Shopping My Shed

Sunday, July 10, 2011



Well I had a lot of things planned for this week.  Unfortunately my health had other plans. I was on a roll and BAM! I was hit with a wicked flair up. I've been in bed most of the time for the last 4 days. I think I've only been able to sit up long enough to visit  my blog friends for about twenty minutes a day. I had energy to write about two or three comments. I miss you all terribly. This ole blog and reading all of you guys great blogs is an important part of my life. It keeps me going. Today I'm shaky but I am able to sit here and write for a while. I just thought I would give you a little sneak peek at some of what I'd been up to before I got sick. I bought this chair at Goodwill and am 98% finished redoing it,


I went shopping in my shed and pulled out a lot of things I used years ago. I have  plans to revamp these mirrors.



The mirror at the top has a planter attached. For some reason I forgot to photograph that part. I'm going to separate  it from the mirror and use it  for storage in a different way. The second mirror is for the living room and I plan to paint it and add some embellishments. Here is a close up of the detail.


I also pulled out this rug, which I had intended to use  in the living room. I was going to use it on the wrong side because it has a more muted look and kind of resembles sisal an that side. Now I'm going to have to rethink that plan because  the rug is a little small for the new seating arrangement. I'm thinking I may make a floor cloth  instead. I want to show you the rug anyway because its pretty and I'll probably use it somewhere in the house.




I also got a few pretty thrift store finds but I got sick before I could  get pics. I'll share them later. That's all I've got for now. I'll be visiting you my friends, please forgive me if I don't comment.  My energy is pretty low. Hopefully I'll have a project to share by the end of the week if I keep improving.  Love to you all.

 I'm joining the The Mustard Ceiling for the Mix and Mingle party.
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26 comments:

  1. DaniellaJuly 10, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Oh my goodness!! What is wrong, that you are in bed with a flare up for 4 days? If you don't mind my rudeness. I hope you get to feeling better, and finishing your gorgeous projects!!
    That chair is divine!
    xxDaniella

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  2. BrandiJuly 10, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    hi Karen, i am so sorry you are not feeling well. it makes me sad knowing you're sick. rest easy my friend. your projects can wait, your health is most important.

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  3. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 10, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Get well soon Karen. You are in my prayers. When you are all better, we will be waiting.
    xoxoRosemary

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  4. JoyceJuly 10, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Love that chair and rug. I think I need to come and shop your shed!!

    Hope you feel better soon

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  5. NanaDianaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Karen, I am so sorry that you had a flare! I have them too..is yours inflammatory arthritis? I know how soon that can take you down!

    Your finds are beautiful..and you found them in your SHED!!! lol Can't wait to see them redone..but even more..can't wait to see you feeling a whole lot better- xo Diana

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  6. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJuly 11, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    We want you back so please rest and take care of yourself. I don't always comment but I read your blog faithfully. I'd love to shop your shed!

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  7. Ricki TreleavenJuly 11, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Take care of yourself. We will be here when you're better!

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  8. JacquiJuly 12, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Get well soon!! Been down myself for a while, so know how it feels to not feel up to blogging. Prayers for you!!! Love the rug!!

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  9. Miss Gracie's HouseJuly 13, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Karen,
    I am sorry you are not well...take care of yourself! You have some great projects waiting1
    Rene

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  10. chateau de fleursJuly 18, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Hi Karen, I'm so glad you found me amd my blog!Thanks for stopping by to say hi.The treasures you found in your shed are wonderful, it will be fun to see what you do with them.I sure hope you are feelng better soon! XO Christie

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  11. Emily @ EAKaHouseJuly 18, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Feel better! I'll be waiting oh so patiently to see what fun things you come up with for your treasures. I wish I had a shed full of projects! Perhaps my next project will be making a shed. Cheers!

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  12. Elizabeth@themustardceilingJuly 18, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    I hope you feel better soon, rest up and get well. Thank you for taking the time to link up to my mix and mingle party.

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  13. BBJuly 18, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Found you over at The Mustard Ceiling. I've added a link to you in my blogroll at http://www.imagesouthfineart.com/blog/.

    Barry

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  14. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Hi Karen. I hope you're feeling better now and what lovely things you've shown us. Hope you're up and about soon and can do what you're wanted to do.
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  15. A room with a viewJuly 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Your shed is a place of hidden treasures - the rug looks quite amazing. I am visiting from The Mustard Ceiling; will be following you. Hope you feel better soon.

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  16. JoriJuly 18, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Hi Karen, I hope you are feeling better! Can't wait to see what you do with your mirrors. :)

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  17. BenteJuly 19, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    Hi Karen. Hope you feel better. Love your chair. I look forward to see what you are going to do with the mirrors.

    Have a nice day.

    Hugs Bente

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  18. AnaJuly 19, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Oh Karen,
    Hope you are feeling much better today. Please take care. Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit today. Looking forward to seeing your chair all done.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  19. karlascottage.typepad.comJuly 19, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Feel better soon!

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  20. Homestyling101July 19, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Found at the Mustard Ceiling Mix and Mingle party- sorry you are under the weather but looking forward to following along!
    http://homestyling101.blogspot.com/

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  21. CatnessJuly 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I hope you feel better soon!

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  22. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️July 20, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Oh my I hope your back to feeling like yourself again real soon. I love your treasures!!!

    Hugs,

    Dee

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  23. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJuly 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Feel better my friend!
    Love all your eye candy!
    XO
    Kristin

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  24. CindyJuly 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Hi Karen,
    I am so sorry to hear that you are feeling poorly, it's so nice to see you blogging and commenting. I feel so honored that you would take time to leave me a sweet comment.
    I love your chair, it is so beautiful. Also the mirrors and the rug, really lovely.
    I hope you are feeling stronger and healthier tomorrow!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  25. Jedbel @ The Pear Tree CottageJuly 21, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Karen,
    I really hope you are feeling much better today.
    I can't wait to see what you have done to the chair, I have two that are similar sitting in my garage right now waiting for me to spruce them up....

    Becky

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  26. LoveyJuly 28, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Karen, sending you prayers and well wishes for better health. Hang in there.

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