Clem Cirthworth Toler
Ottis Ipock
M, b. 12 December 1913, d. 25 January 1999
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Heath and Wellness
2020 has been a health stress for me. Just when I solve one problem, my body directs me somewhere else. At first, I cancelled my appointments, trying to keep safe. Then it was recommened people should keep their health appointments. I made my appointments and a problem was found. After weeks of tests, I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Yes, like Beau Bridges. Mine is stage 1, no treatment needed at this time. I have one more test to check all my lymph glands
I am a retired nurse and worked my early career in cancer nursing. I didn't like the sound of that! Goggle is not your friend when you look up key words in your referral. But, I still looked. Waiting for appointments and tests are mind blowing. This is not what my mind, heart and body wanted to hear.
I have kept busy by helping with the grands, crafting and visiting my blogger friends on instagram. I even attended a recent Junk in the Truck event in Brevard, NC and went to Leipers Fork in TN. All this helps keep my mind busy. But...in the back of my mind is the results of my tests
My mind clicks to prayers for health and put that positive energy out there. My years of treatment for Rhematoid Arthritis has taught me to do things anyway. I haven't stopped doing things I love or limit the possibilities of what I want to do. I love to garden, craft, junk/treasure shopping and embrodery.
I have family and friends checking on me and sending prayers up! CLL is a blood cancer. Since it is a chronic condition, my Rheumatoid medication is stopped. We will address options for that after my scan
I am learning new techniques through on line classes and love the sharing of talents. Sweet teachers, family and friends keep me focused. I can not tell you how having a support system makes the world of difference. A text , message, call or card keeps me upbeat I am thankful for my hubby who is the kindest, most thoughtful person. My family is walking beside me every step of the way.
Please don’t put your health on the back burner, thankfully I am in the hands of our great Healer, Di
Di
Storybook Cottage
A girls getaway with my sister and nieces at Storybook Cottage was a dream! We felt like in a Snow White cottage upon entering. I was waiting for the bluebirds and butterflies to sweep down and flutter around
us! This was a much needed girls weekend in Leipers Fork, Tn.
We went to see City FARMHOUSE’s new shop in Franklin, met Kim Leggett and attended the show. Of course, her new book is out and we got a personal signing. She is such a genuine and gracious person.
The show was over the top wonderful. I met my favorites on Instagram! Stacy with Barkingbirds Antiques, the cotton shed ( from Evansville Indian, where my grandfathers family immigrated to); Fatcat & magpie and so many more.
My goodies from the show
This piece will be used as a frame!
Now to the cottage, which was styled by Kim.
This is just the front entry room. I will share more and the impact it had on us. If you are interested in staying go to Home&sanctuary. Until later, Di
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Porch and deck Refresh/Redo
When we moved into our house I made these covers they well looks wise but not weather wise . The porch redo started with my rattan set. I got my rattan vintage set from my parents when I moved into my first house in the 80’s. I have recovered it twice. The third time was a job by me but with the fabric I choose and it being on the porch it needed replacement after 4 years. This time we went with a quality outside fabric and had professionals do the work. 
We had a year to stain the wood. Oh the choices. The weather is very moist so you have to really keep up with the wood work.
That led to looking at the floors. Well, we had time and could not travel with Covid restrictions, let’s do it.
Hubby did all the hard work sanding the floors. We went with clay color red for the deck. The sanding was the key to prepare the boards and prevent chipping. Any nails that had popped up were hammered down.
The trim and railing were painted next. Looking at the deck floors, we then felt we needed to address the covered area. I had used Chalk paint and sealed it but the weather, 2 dogs and grands took a toil. I actually love this look but the peeling was getting worse. Hubby wanted to seal the floor so bugs would not come up through the boards.
Next, hubby used joint compound to seal seams. After drying and sanding ready to lay tile. I chose an industrial peel and stick tile. I wanted a brick paver look and found it at Wayfair (here).
We started in the middle as directed and worked our way around. Hubby is very meticulous, so I peeled and directed placements and he applied. We used a roller (aka crust roller tool) after applying each square.
This took about 3 hours. We Then put the furniture back in place.
This porch is right off our bedroom
Thank goodness no bugs with the doors open. Now if you excuse me, I need to rest for a few days!
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Di
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Free Furniture Makeovers
I am a sucker for free furniture. The chair was a better project than the futon I picked up for free! The futon would have been great if I had a place for it...what was I thinking.
Anyway, I helped a friend that was moving and she gave me the chair. I went to get one small desk and walked away with 2 desks, a chair and bonus jean jacket. Oh yes let’s not forget the vanity! She knew I could redo the vanity and give it a good home. Hubby was not jumping up and down with joy but was a big help.
The desk asked for white paint, yes you read that, asked. So I painted it with a soft white.
Now the chair. Oh goodness, me and reupholstering. But, I watched Miss Mustard Seed's tutorials and went for it. Step one, disassemble! So many staples. Hubby helped me along the way. Between us we got them all out.
Step 2, take the cloth and use as a pattern to do the back of the chair. I used toile that I had left over. I had so much fabric to choose from but love blue and white.
The Next step was the front. I did not know how to do tuffting but I just wrapped my fabric arount the old buttons and sewed them on. I used the orginial template and put my fabric on. After that I poked a hole for the botton to go back in. Yay, it worked. As you can see the next step is to hot glue the piping to cover, yes, all those new staples.
The bottom of the chair, I chose my blue toile, just because I love it so much! More staples.
My last and hardest part for me was the cushion. We used the old cushion to cut new foam. We used the sleeper sofa foam that we just replaced. The one we had in my craft room/ aka the guestroom had a tear. It was a little to big for the couch, how did we not notice this before! The grands use it a few times a month.
I used the old zipper from the old cushion. My first zipper ever. Yay. It fits the cushion and into the chair.
My only cost was the piping and our time. And I got fabric out of the closet. I was so happy to get the furniture from our friend. It gave us something to occupy our time!
I have it in the bedroom, not that I need another chair in the house, but I love a good chair.
I am joining Common Ground for All About Home
Di
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