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“I have given skill to all the skillful, so that they may make all that I have commanded you. “ Exodus 31:6


“O Thou who art the all pervading glory of the world, we bless Thee for the power of beauty to gladden our hearts.
We praise Thee that even the least of us may feel a thrill of the creative joy when we give form and substance to our thoughts and, beholding our handiwork, find it good and fair. “.
Walter Rauschenbusch


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"Come, and listen, all you who fear God; let me tell you what He has done for me.
I cried out to Him with my mouth; His praise was on my tongue.
If I had cherished sin in my heart, the LORD woud not have listened and heard my voice in prayer.
Praise be to God, Who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me!" Psalm 66:16-20
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Monday, April 22, 2013

One step closer ....well, 4 steps, actually !

Today has been a BEAUTIFUL day from the beginning, ON !

Hubby and I started clearing off all the clutter on the back deck, including the hose reel attachment screwed to the side of it, and then we brushed off a lot of accumulated yuck.  We pulled off most of the old latticework from down below-deck, and then hubby and I started cutting in the new porchfloor color.

It was frightening !   So orange !  This was supposed to look like an aged clay pot, I thought !    But it went on so shiny and bright !   I stuck in there and had faith, though, and after two complete coats and a quick drying in the bright sunlight, it now resembles a NEW clay pot...........which really isn't bad at all.   I'm pleased with the finished look.

 I left the big boards under the floorboards unpainted, intending to purchase another gallon of the white, and possibly white plastic latticework.  I'll have to do some pricing before I make my decisions, but I'm thinking that I'd like those boards white.  I didn't want a huge band of orange showing from the yard level.

Anyway, I have chicken thighs slowcooking, potatoes boiling for mashing, and French-style greenbeans simmering with new green onions.  Not bad for a gal who went and tilled some more of that garden spot AFTER finishing the painting......huh ?

Love ya'll !


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  1. DeeApril 23, 2013 at 7:56 AM

    Dolly, dear, you never cease to amaze me! I love how lush and green your yard looks and your energy level to get things done is inspirational! Your deck looks awesome and I know you will have real clay pots on it soon just stuffed with beautiful flowers!

    Thanks for always making me (and hubby when I share your post's news) smile.

    ps the quilt was from a tutorial from Rett's blog on how to paint one of her tree prints/work. She is so talented!

    Hope you have a great day!

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  2. Wanda - Scraphappy Blended QuilterApril 23, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Oh my! So hard-working and productive. My yard is surely needing attention too - but cold and rain and laziness? are interfering :)
    The deck looks GREAT! Very fresh and nice. Not too orange at all. Good color. I kind of like the lower edge of deck the brownish grey look that it has right now. Had you thought of a third color of a neutral for that area? I'm sure whatever you select will be very nice!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Wanda

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