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Stormy1960

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Okay... so this isn't art... it's my kitchen. :laugh: But, it shows the cedar fencing baseboards and shelves (painted black.)
About this room: see the weird line across the ceiling? There used to be a wall there. I got rid of it. :D And on the left, that doorway? Yeah.. put that in (had to rip out the previous wall and put the doorway where I wanted it.) I tiled the kitchen counter and the floor around the wood stove. (Doug trimmed the counter with strips of oak.) I laid the pine floor, helped Doug hang the sheetrock, then I textured and painted it. I painted the kitchen table white and the chairs now have black cushions on them.



Better pic of my cedar fencing shelves (just have to vacuum them now and then. :D) Oh.. the coffee cup sitting on the counter is one I painted. lol)


This pic is to show the crown molding because I hand painted every stupid grape and leaf on it. :laugh: (There are now curtains hanging on the window... long black curtains. I painted white and silver maple leaves on the valance and tie-backs. They're fun. :) ) There's a wooden stool at the work table.. I painted it white with black and silver leaves to go with the curtains. I'm thinking I should paint leaves on the kitchen table. ;) )
Oh.. and you can see hinges on the left side of the hutch... that's my cedar fencing gate .. in my kitchen. :laugh: That doorway leads down steps to the living room area (and other places.) We put in the gate to keep certain pets in the kitchen at night and it's just been really handy so we left it. These days it keeps grandbabies from rolling down the stairs. :D


So.. pull up a chair. What can I fix for ya? (Keep in mind that you'll have to do the dishes... and there is no dishwasher. :lol:)

We are so much alike it's scary! I love it!
 

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Love the pics of your beautiful kitchen area......I'll lend you my daughter's built in dishwasher...........................me :D
Oh goodie! What time can you be here? :D
FantWriter - I totally enjoyed that! I'm glad my ploy worked. :sneaky:

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Okay, I'm sorry folk's, this has NOTHING to do with this thread. It's for Kayte 'cause she can't "see" me ;)
The first one is current, the second one is "ancient":laugh:
Aww.. thanks daleron! And aren't you just beautiful! It's nice to put a face to a friend. :wub:
We are so much alike it's scary! I love it!
Were we separated at birth? :D

Time for some silliness?
How about these? They make me giggle...
 

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I showed you my kitchen, now we have to go back outside. :D

I have to take you on a tour of The Shire. I built it for my grandkids (yeah right. ;) )
This is where you start:
Park your car in the driveway and go through the arbor. (It leads to the front door.)


You're standing under the arbor now. (The cherry trees are done blooming but it's still pretty. :D)


The Shire is along the right side of the path. Here are a few shots of it:










And this one so yiddle can have a good laugh today. This is my attempt at sculpting a man for the shire. :lol: I'm so thankful that my grandkids are easily impressed! lol
 
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A tank I finished today....I have to look for pics of my house redo stuff!
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    I showed you my kitchen, now we have to go back outside. :D

    I have to take you on a tour of The Shire. I built it for my grandkids (yeah right. ;) )
    This is where you start:
    Park your car in the driveway and go through the arbor. (It leads to the front door.)
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    Oh Kayte! That was all so beautiful & creative! Wish I could just come & hang out ........ With Charm's swingy chair thingy!:laugh:


    A tank I finished today....I have to look for pics of my house redo stuff!

    You've done it again Stormy! Just absolutely gorgeous :)
     

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    Fant, your story made me a smile, but also made me a wee bit sad. nicely done.
    (i read LOTS of SF and fantasy)

    Thanks! I've got a bit of a block on a story I'm supposed to be working on now, so praise goes a long way to countering the erosion of my ethic. I try to work in at least four senses and three emotions into even the simplest things (one of those rare pieces of writing advice I heard years ago which seems to actually work).
     

    yiddleboge6

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    Wow!!! Where to start....I guess with our hostess..........nope....not laughing at your yiddle man....he's charming, just like your home, your shire, and all the other wonderful things that your and Doug create :wub:

    Fant....loved the short story....and you don't need to explain sci fi - fantasy...probably my most favorite reading :wub:
    I have a granddaughter in college who wants to become a writer. I will pass on to her that yiddle nugget of wisdom you posted.

    Daleron....Kayte has declared you beautiful...can't see the pics...but I'm going with her on that :wub:

    Stormy....another beautiful tank....and loved the furniture.....I see you have many talents :wub:

    If I've missed anyone....my apologies....everything being shown here is wonderful to behold.....keep it coming.....PLEASE :)
     

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    Ok. Miss Kayte, what a lovely garden!!

    Here are some more flower pics from my garden....

    image.jpg My Icelandic poppy.
    image.jpg My double columbine, given to me last year. Had no idea they were of the double variety.
    image.jpg My pink/peach iris... I love me some iris!
    image.jpg And looky... My Peony buds did open after all, without the assistance of ants! Hooray!! :D
     

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    I have a granddaughter in college who wants to become a writer. I will pass on to her that yiddle nugget of wisdom you posted.

    Best advice to give her is to find a good job that she likes and to have a variety of interests. Writing won't pay the bills, hating your work puts you in the wrong frame of mind to write well, and all life experiences are good fodder.
     
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