This is not our house, but it is the color I want to paint our house. Now to me the color reminds me of the color maize that used to be in the crayon box. What do you think? I spotted this house a couple of years ago and fell in love with the color, it is yellow, but not tooo yellow, or bright. To me it looks welcoming and friendly and like home. How would you describe the color, I can not seem to find a match in the stores. I went by this house last summer and they had closed in the porch, I so wanted to drive up and tell them NOOOO. They framed it in that brownish color that they have trimmed the house in. To me, it ruined the whole look. I like the white trim, but not the reddish brown, thing is I am not sure what other color to use. I know not green or black, still trying to puzzle that out. Hopefully by the end of summer our home will be transformed.

I like all our trees, have always loved trees. When I was very small we lived in upstate New York and had a small country store. In the back yard was an old apple tree which was my refuge, when I would climb up there I was safe. I had many adventures in that old tree. In Florida there are wonderful old Oak trees, with long swooping branches. Just perfect for climbing. Friday was warmer and sunny and when I took the dogs out the trees were still frosted.

I did a few things around the kitchen, trying to make it feel better. I found some of my molds in a box and decided to hang them. Hopefully over the summer this strange bump out will be gone along with the ugly ceiling and cabinets. I want to find some old glass front cabinets to replace these ugly wood things. I also am going to put in an island . I took a large box and put it where I wanted an island, this way I could try it out to see if it would work. I think it will, so now I am trying to figure out exactly what shape I want.

I had purchased this plant holder at a thrift shop sometime ago. I never found the right pots to put in it, but while browsing through Michael's I found these vases and thought, why not??? I kinda like how it looks.

I also want to mention that our Miss Renie is one of those who is without power. Thanks to her daughter we are being kept up to date and Renie is doing well. She has her crank radio so can get the news. So many of the trees are being damaged by all the ice on them. So I am sending out prayers and good wishes to all those without power, hoping that all will be restored soon. My friend Debby who lives in Tennessee was brushed by that storm, but not to the extent that Miss Renie was.

Best to all, hope everyone stays warm, dry and happy.