The nitty-gritty truth is that we are a tad tired. In a few short weeks we will mark the anniversary of our moving to Glory Farm. The reality that we have been here for almost 2 years is a bit staggering. The fact that we have only just managed to transform our bedroom has stood out to me, marking for me in a way all that we have done. I am reminded of Dear John‘s words, our project here is “massive”…and we are ready for a day of rest.
However, I am delighted with our bedroom. Having our room be ours and be restful and beautiful fills me up. The white on white on white we moved into is no longer. Number Two Son and I got the paint on the walls, while My Loving Spouse took care of adding the quarter round trim and took care of painting the baseboards, which pretty much took care of his knees. (Please pass the Advil). Number Two and I were back at our attempt to add gray paint to the walls, this time coming in with a new deeper, richer color…dark gray. The dark gray was a bit of a leap from our standard colors, but it does allow the wide white trim and beautiful windows to stand out creating contrast and interest. I love it, and so does My Loving Spouse (even if he didn’t actually love it the first minute he saw it). It is warm and rich and refreshing.
So…today is a day of rest! We’ll go to church, we’ll drink coffee, we’ll put a huge pile of tools away, we’ll go look at cows and we’ll play. My Loving Spouse is going to tinker with the much neglected Whoa Nelly Walton and I am starting a new quilt for a sick friend….and in our fatigue we are grateful….life is good.
We are also in the restoration process of an old farmhouse that we bought last summer. Our house is on 12 acres and sat empty for 21 years which amounted to a lot of neglect and LOTS to be done. We love it and are enjoying our journey ( mist days) lol. Your blog is an inspiration to me that we will get it done. Enjoy your day of rest.. I look forward to one in the near future. Cindy
It is a wonderful gift, these old homes but a lot if work. I’d love to see pictures of your place someday.
It is lovely Ellen . . . I love the view out the window. It is so peaceful. No loud neighbors and no busy street with cars zooming by. So, so peaceful . . . even the cat looks peaceful. Thanks for sharing your remarkable journey . . . I so enjoy each and every post! Hugs, -bev
Bev, it is VERY peaceful and the first thing I do each morning is open the blinds!! Love having you on our adventure!
I love the dark gray! You all have accomplished a LOT in two years, I am always amazed at your energy.
Thank you Heather, today could include a nap! We are on recharge mode for sure!!
Your bedroom looks so cozy. Good resting, my friend.
Thank you!! You as a creative one understand that the way to really rest is to create for fun.