I was Born in the Wrong Era

Hubby always jokes that I was born in the wrong era.   My BA is in English and focused on 18th century Anglo literature (and comparative literature from other countries around that time.)  I love all things from that era: the literary works, the history, the fashion, the furniture, and the lifestyle.  It's just fascinating!  Lately, I've been drawn to living the lifestyle of the generations past:  I'm into baking my own bread from homemade starter, growing organic vegetables, and refurbishing furniture.  Basically, it's just old-fashioned homemaking and working with one's hands.

I have one more professional hurdle to pass in the very near future but once I complete it, I will have a short period of free-time before I begin working again.  During that time, I have multiple home projects that I hope to accomplish.  They include:  remodeling our kitchen (cabinets and backsplash), painting and re-decorating the study, painting a bedroom,  installing a picture gallery, sewing slipcovers for our cream colored sofas, and buying a cheap (<$30) wingback chair to reupholster.

If I have time, I want to make a headboard for the master bedroom, hack our living room ottoman into a storage ottoman, and some other plans that include metallic grasscloth wallpaper.  It's going to be a super busy but very fun-filled summer!  I can't wait!!

P.S. Hubby, if you are reading this, I would really really really like a sewing machine (preferable Janome brand) for my birthday/our 2nd wedding anniversary!  Oh! and an electric nail gun.





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The Jet-Set lifestyle!

We just got back from Europe a few weeks ago and now we're on our way up, up, and away again! This time, we're headed to the Mayan Rivieria with it's white sand beaches and clear, turquoise water.  The forecast shows a low of 70 and a high of 90 (my ideal zone) but unfortunately, it'll also have scattered thunderstorms.  Regardless, I am so looking forward to our leisurely tropical getaway with a bunch of our closest friends!

We have a couple excursions planned while where there...touring the Mayan ruins, a girl's spa day, and either swimming with dolphins or taking a zipline over the forest.  I think I'd enjoy ziplining but the opportunity to swim with dolphins (Hub's favorite animal) is too hard to pass up.  I guess we'll see what the rest of the group wants to do when we get there!  Can. Not. Wait.

Off to take care of houseplants and a quick mani/pedi!