Ceramic Cylinder Seats

 

Bill's new garden seats are cylindrical in form with two finished here, and two bar height in the works.

They are "tops" and can also be used as tables.

A Bathroom Curtain

This month I made a new, simple window curtain here with 9 yds. of soft white organdy fabric; hemmed, spiraled and swagged at the upper corners. The new shower curtain is from Pottery Barn and both are ebay purchases. The new window roller shade is Levelor from Lowes and one of all new shades in the house. February fun.

Bill made and installed all of the floor tiles here.

Family Farmhands

 

   Buying a "tear down" horse farm is not for the meek or a mere young man with a dream to fulfill. When Christian bought his farm at age 25, he faced re-roofing the large horse barn and excavating under the main house by hand in the first months. Both projects required family help and inspiration as did many more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 6 zone heating system was built by Bill and Christian over one long winter!

 Six years and six buildings of work well done!

Reupholstering

 My two vintage armchairs are being reupholstered for Bill to nap in. The English roll arm is done in heavy white denim with an early English footstool. The second is in a heavy navy twill stripe, with bottom fringe and a back pillow with large navy pom poms.

Arm protectors, a new down cushion and back pillow to come...

"Fringe Market"; source. Chair legs have been painted white. Uphostering done by "Brown Brothers" in Pennington, NJ.

Second Sculpture

 

Bill has built two sculptures during his holiday vacation; one a mirror of the other. Both beautiful even in a greenware state. They are coil built, slowly drying and a wonderful way to usher in the new year.

Backyard Buildings

 We have nearly finished repairing and painting all but the stone smokehouse...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amen!

Now & Then

 

 

 

happy new year!