Ahoy polloi (an island for the masses)

[Ludmilla]

Oh dear!
I am a little ashamed now.... talking about a donkey and all....
Don't remind me of my hand caught in a car door either....
Ludmilla, your story is much more glamourous than mine...

Nothing glamorous about getting under a Haflinger...
Your donkey story is very sweet. [emoji8]

 

[Ludmilla]

Still on the mend but I will have to meet my physiotherapist ... My ring finger is still bent....

Oh no! Poor you. Hope your ring finger will be ok soon. [emoji8]

 

[Ludmilla]

Hmm. Islanders destroy ring fingers.
2 down, several to go.

Chilly morning, wooly scarf, mulberry oxblood bayswater.
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And a naughty trenchcoat bear.
Who has braved cold air on his giggly bits to earn a name at last--Flash.

Lovely pic, RS. The scarf works great with your Bays. It's probably silly to start lusting after an oxblood bays when I haven't used a certain lazy oak one, yet.
And Flash is just adorable. [emoji173]️
Hehehe. Ring fingers seem to be nosey and get into trouble easily. Take care of yours. [emoji6]

 

[Ludmilla]

Maybe a large bejeweled ring will make it feel better?

I had never thought of that, Murphy....
Maybe there is one sleeping in a box..

Jewelry always makes me feel better. Very sparkly and twinkly. [emoji173]️

Murphy's idea is great. A little bit of sparkle heals a lot!

 

[Ludmilla]

Had a quite eventful day... They started to build the elevator. And blocked the main staircase of our corridor. I have to walk through the cellar to get to other parts of the house. Sigh.

Had my "Bays" with me today. I am still practicing to take the oak Mulb Bays out. Must be some "use the old stuff before you use the new stuff thing". Need to get over this. [emoji16]

 

[Murphy47]

Had a quite eventful day... They started to build the elevator. And blocked the main staircase of our corridor. I have to walk through the cellar to get to other parts of the house. Sigh.

Had my "Bays" with me today. I am still practicing to take the oak Mulb Bays out. Must be some "use the old stuff before you use the new stuff thing". Need to get over this. [emoji16]
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Awesome color!
Puts me in if of warm sweaters and mulled wine. Cheese logs and loaves of great bread.

 

[Murphy47]

As my family has previously accused me of having no Holiday spirit, I got a few new decorations this year.
I think I need some piney type garland. Any thoughts? It just doesn't look "finished" if you know what I mean.
Please ignore the pink foam board keeping out the cold air.

 

[Murphy47]

Had a quite eventful day... They started to build the elevator. And blocked the main staircase of our corridor. I have to walk through the cellar to get to other parts of the house. Sigh.

Had my "Bays" with me today. I am still practicing to take the oak Mulb Bays out. Must be some "use the old stuff before you use the new stuff thing". Need to get over this. [emoji16]
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You just can't seem to get away from construction this year, can you?
Hopefully it will be done before the snow gets deep.

 

[remainsilly]

Hahaha. Cold dead eyes of a killer....

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You forgot to mention the teeth.

I'll just lay awake, bathed in cold sweat, for another night.

Must be some "use the old stuff before you use the new stuff thing". Need to get over this.

Ah. Ye old "save the nice one for best" philosophy.
I was taught this, also.
Unfortunately, "for best" happens about 8 times in life.
Which caused me to rethink strategy.
And buy lots of waterproofing spray for nice things instead.

As my family has previously accused me of having no Holiday spirit, I got a few new decorations this year.
I think I need some piney type garland. Any thoughts? It just doesn't look "finished" if you know what I mean. View attachment 3528104
Please ignore the pink foam board keeping out the cold air.

That's foam board? Thought it was pink light glow--actually like the effect a lot! Softly warming.
Hmm. You get bonus points for prompt decorating.
And for not setting anything on fire with candles.
And for how "cosy woodland" is this great look.
And for NOT adding a scary horse.

I think piney garland could be good.
Something to break straight line of mantel, add puffy softness.
Or white poly-fill stuffing, with white lights underneath? To resemble snow & reflect up into mirror.
Just a touch of zing--because looks good already, honestly.

 

[Murphy47]

I'll just lay awake, bathed in cold sweat, for another night.


Ah. Ye old "save the nice one for best" philosophy.
I was taught this, also.
Unfortunately, "for best" happens about 8 times in life.
Which caused me to rethink strategy.
And buy lots of waterproofing spray for nice things instead.

That's foam board? Thought it was pink light glow--actually like the effect a lot! Softly warming.
Hmm. You get bonus points for prompt decorating.
And for not setting anything on fire with candles.
And for how "cosy woodland" is this great look.
And for NOT adding a scary horse.

I think piney garland could be good.
Something to break straight line of mantel, add puffy softness.
Or white poly-fill stuffing, with white lights underneath? To resemble snow & reflect up into mirror.
Just a touch of zing--because looks good already, honestly.

Hey thanks!
No horses. Unless they are Budweiser Clydesdales. Lol.
Like the fluffy white softeness ideas, but candles WILL come into the picture.... as soon as I remember where I put them.

 

[Ludmilla]

Awesome color!
Puts me in if of warm sweaters and mulled wine. Cheese logs and loaves of great bread.

Thank you, Murphy.
Yes, the colour of this bag screams autumn to me. [emoji8]

 

[Ludmilla]

As my family has previously accused me of having no Holiday spirit, I got a few new decorations this year.
I think I need some piney type garland. Any thoughts? It just doesn't look "finished" if you know what I mean. View attachment 3528104
Please ignore the pink foam board keeping out the cold air.

Lovely. I think a pine garland (perhaps with some little lights) would improve your decoration.

 

[Ludmilla]

You just can't seem to get away from construction this year, can you?
Hopefully it will be done before the snow gets deep.

Nope. It's a nightmare. I am really scared about the noise and dirt. They say that the elevator should be finished until the end of the year. Ha! Yeah. I heard already too much stuff like this.

 

[Ludmilla]

I'll just lay awake, bathed in cold sweat, for another night.


Ah. Ye old "save the nice one for best" philosophy.
I was taught this, also.
Unfortunately, "for best" happens about 8 times in life.
Which caused me to rethink strategy.
And buy lots of waterproofing spray for nice things instead.

That's foam board? Thought it was pink light glow--actually like the effect a lot! Softly warming.
Hmm. You get bonus points for prompt decorating.
And for not setting anything on fire with candles.
And for how "cosy woodland" is this great look.
And for NOT adding a scary horse.

I think piney garland could be good.
Something to break straight line of mantel, add puffy softness.
Or white poly-fill stuffing, with white lights underneath? To resemble snow & reflect up into mirror.
Just a touch of zing--because looks good already, honestly.

Yes, I know that this philosophy is bs. But it is not easy to get over such things. [emoji85]

 

[Ludmilla]

Hey thanks!
No horses. Unless they are Budweiser Clydesdales. Lol.
Like the fluffy white softeness ideas, but candles WILL come into the picture.... as soon as I remember where I put them.

Clydesdales are beautiful. I would post more horse pics, but I do not want to give Remainsilly more nightmares. [emoji6]