Soooooo I shouldn’t have said anything about being totally unpacked by this weekend because that is clearly not going to happen. Why? Well, when you haven’t done any unpacking all week, that might be the problem. Keep hope alive for next week, folks!
It’s Springtime! Is anyone else excited? I don’t normally like spring - well, I should say I don’t dislike it, I just much prefer fall and winter over spring and summer (esp. when you live in an area where spring exist for a mere week, and then fluctuates between winter and summer for the next few months). But being in a new place and putting down new roots is just inspiring me so much. Last week Joy came over with her polymer clay arsenal and we spent a few hours knuckle-deep in clay. I have been wanting to make beads, just something simple as I can get overwhelmed very quickly with a new craft, so that’s what I did.
Nothing too fancy, but once I put some glaze on them and strung them I made a bracelet that I *heart* so much - and I don’t even like bracelets! And it’s so very Easter-y.
But this one I shall keep and maybe even make a few more to put in the shop. Polymer makes your hands stink, your nails stain, and your wrists ache for a few days, but it is still super fun to play with.
I told you I would post a pic of the living room - maybe someone can put my fears about the corner with the bookshelf to rest?
Is it me? Does that area not jive well? Before you suggest I do away with the bookcase let me say that I need a bookcase. Tim and I are *those people* who collect books and love having them handy, so just doing away with it is not an option since there is no other shelving solution. Anything else I could do to make that wall pop more? It’s totally driving me nut-burgers.
I leave you with this picture of my shaggy-haired boy. And speaking of hair, no pics of mine yet but with the holiday weekend I’m sure I’ll get some shots of it (and no it’s nothing dramatic, no chopping off a ton - it’ll be anticlimactic I’m sure). Have a great Easter everyone!
Amanda says:
Love the bracelet! Let me know when you get some in your shop!
March 21st, 2008 at 5:42 am
bee says:
Paint that bookshelf red! Ok, that’s my answer to everything, but I do think it might work here.
I LURVE that bracelet. It does look very Easter-y… but it’ll translate well into summer, too.
March 21st, 2008 at 6:49 am
Emily says:
You should definitely paint that bookcase. I think that alone would give that wall more staying power. That bracelet is fantastic! Can’t wait to see more that you make.
March 21st, 2008 at 7:34 am
nana grahl says:
I like the picture of Conner best!
Love,
Nana G.
March 21st, 2008 at 7:50 am
Elizabeth says:
Love the beads. Love the bracelet. Love the house. LOOOOVE Conner’s hair.
P.S. I sooo wish that I had a local friend into polymer clay - I want to try it!
March 21st, 2008 at 10:06 am
Toni says:
Love the bracelet!! Love the LR pic!! I think red or black for the bookcase. Definitely don’t get rid of it! Do you seriously have a toddler? That room is too pretty to show any signs of children
JEALOUS 
March 21st, 2008 at 10:24 am
Heather says:
Hey Candace,
I can’t wait for more pictures of the beautiful house! Oh how I wish you lived a little closer so that I could get some help with my ugly home! lol…. it’s these white walls I know, but I have no “style” per say so I just don’t know what to do. Never the less, I’m going to also suggest that you paint the bookcase. I think that’s the problem, the room looks great, however, the white on the bookcase jumps out at first glance and is almost distracting to all of the beautiful colors in the rest of the area. Okay, can’t wait for more blogs, I’ve missed reading!
Happy Easter,
Heather and family
March 21st, 2008 at 10:59 am
Jen says:
It’s the white of the bookcase that’s making it look odd. I think red is a great color but I think I’d prefer black in this case…to coordinate with the black frames on the wall and the dark wood of the coffee table.
Lovely living space! Looks cozy.
March 21st, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Rachel says:
I think the livingroom looks great. I understand what you are saying about the bookshelve, good luck with it. The bracelet is very cute and it definately reminds me of spring! Love connors hair!
March 21st, 2008 at 2:07 pm
joy says:
love the way the bracelet turned out. the glaze and the clasps just make it look great. you did a great job. sucha natural! can’t wait to do another poly night.. love you sweetie!
March 21st, 2008 at 2:36 pm
oh amanda says:
Wow! He’s a grown up all the sudden!
If anything, I think the bookshelf is too small…maybe something bigger?! I have no idea…
But I do LOVE the bracelet!
March 24th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
AmyG says:
I love the beads! They are so cute. I also like the living room & I don’t see anything wrong with the bookshelf corner, but then, I’m easy to please, I think! lol
March 25th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Tamara says:
Found you through Oh Amanda.
Love your bracelet - so cute.
And I’d definitely paint the bookshelf a nice deep red. And maybe put a more bold piece of artwork - like the one in your dining area - on top, to draw the eyes up. Boomama just reposted about creating your own artwork: http://boomama.net/2006/08/02/wfmw-low-cost-big-impact-art/ Maybe you could do something similar.
I am enjoying your blog!
April 7th, 2008 at 7:50 am