RUNNING OUT OF TIME

A few ornaments made with oven-dry clay and stamps.

I think I probably misunderstood my sister when she said she'd be moving out of her friends' house by Christmas. I took that to mean she'd be moving into her new townhouse then, but perhaps she just meant she'd be moving over to her daughter's house at that time. 'Cause, judging from the latest round of photos I received, she still has a good ways to go before it's livable. I should have known better than to think it could be ready in a month, right? I am, after all, a builder's daughter!

Things are pretty much gutted right now, and everything is on hold until the cabinets come in, but I'm beginning to see the possibilities -- something that might have been a wee bit difficult in its original state, unless you were a person of vision like my sister.

Rooms have been opened up to one another, and doors removed.

Bathrooms and kitchen are getting new cabinets.

The master bath tub is being replaced with a walk in shower, and an extra, unnecessary door has been walled off to make room for a storage unit. Yep, it may not be anywhere close to finished, but I see great possibilities!

Speaking of unfinished projects, it looks like I'll only be able to complete one more project, from my 12 Artsy Ornaments class, before Christmas day is here! But that's ok, it's a doozie. It began with my covering a spent lightbulb in a thin layer of air-dry clay. Can you guess what it's going to be?

Nooooo, not a pear, but something ever so cute! Plus, I'll have another half dozen projects left to work on over the summer, and have ready for next year. This class is a gift that keeps on giving!

Well, better make my final shopping list and head for the grocery store. I'm running out of time! We're meeting up with the kids at Armadillo Christmas Bazaar this afternoon, to visit Fiber Woman's booth and hear Carolyn Wonderland perform, and tomorrow will be my baking/cleaning day, in preparation for our family dinner tomorrow night.

I may not have time to visit with you here for a couple of days, but I wish you all a wonderful celebration of all that is most meaningful to you, spent with people you love. If that is not possible for you this year, then I hope you can find joy by spreading a little cheer to someone in need.