Definitely a good solution… It’s a nice transition and it ties in with the black in the kitchen and in other places in your house. The pattern is dense enough that it’s not too busy. Much better than checks. I’d say it’s a keeper… Congratulations!

THanks Liasch! You gave me a good reason why it works- its a dense pattern and not too busy. Glad you said it's better than a check- cuz I love me a check- and I can't always do them!

Printesa, I so would love to relax today! I actually woke without coughing too much so maybe my congestion is on its way out. Yesterday was a long day and I was a bit worried but I tried to go slow. Today I’ll be at Lowe’s schedule but only a half day :). The kittens have found the hallway and are running marathons! Lol.

I’ll look at air purifiers today especially for our bedroom bc I know it’s inevitable that we’ll always have the kitties and that cannot be good for our breathing either. Thank you Printesa for reminding me of that 💗 also I was thinking of putting together two framed glass covers for the outer cubbies in the hutch. I can always construct something just hoping it will look ok? Or make them and if they do not look ok, then use the framed panels for a stain glass or something stick film? Connecting them will be the tricky part though I fear. The middle door was made for the hutch so it fits correctly. I may can hinge them on not sure?

Drink lemon ginger tea.

I remember your Angel Wing picture. Sooo Glad you will get to finish it. I liked it a lot. Maybe you are inspired to work on this one because my Angel visited you. I have to say that is sure some Angel I have watching over me. Not sure how I deserve her, but I'm grateful. Angel was busy working her magic this past weekend.

I made an appointment with H&R block and the guy told me it was with Inez. OMG immediately as I was hanging up, I was totally stricken with anxiety to NOT meet with this woman tonight. Without even thinking I called back and postponed my apt. one day. I just know that my head was screaming do NOT go to this appointment, so I called and changed it to Sat. evening. So who is it with and he says its still Inez. Instantly after completing my new apt. the panic disappeared. So the trigger was the day not the person?

The next day I go in at 7 pm, guy takes me to Inez and I'm surprised how much I like this woman and I couldn't reconcile the previous panic attack. So then my panic was about the day not the woman. This young woman was fun and charming, says she works elsewhere and this is her part time job during tax season. What's not to like.

Our meeting went very well and seemed effortless. Then we spent the rest of our time talking and laughing about general things and not taxes -- truly tax returns are not this much fun. She seemed oddly familiar. Still I'm wondering what is going on because I just felt like the heavens had been shuffling people around somehow to align us, but that would be crazy.

I go back the next day to furnish more tax documents and review things. The rest of the evening we were just chatting. Then when I went to sign my return it prints my name and her's as Preparer. I laughed and said the computer printed the name of the person usually in this cubicle, not Inez. Now she looks at me odd and says but Maria is my name, who did you think I was. Well, my apt was with Inez. Plus, The guy upfront said let me take you to Inez.

Then she starts to laugh. She tells me it was the craziest thing but Fri. as I left they said I didn't need to work the weekend. But late on Friday they asked her to come in for a 7pm apt Saturday. According to her, she got their call right after I called in to change my appt. to Sat. evening. Something aligned our schedules. Unbeknownst to each of us we were to meet -- it was Kismet. She said she almost didn't come, but something in her decided to come in.

Again, just like the young woman I met on the plane, Maria was 28. It was an instant liking and strong forces that I was to see her.

On day two she tells me "I couldn't stop thinking about the things you talked about and for me it was life changing -- I have a whole new perspective and new direction now WOW that was a shocker. She asked for my phone number.

So, Again another strange encounter but of the same kind. This is a whole new experience for me so not sure how to process it all. My Angel works in mysterious ways. So Zaz, if my Angel brought you any comfort or clarity in dealing with your personal dilemma, than I am very happy to have sent her to you. We're all glad things are going better for you and you are back and artistically inspired. 😘😘😘😘😘🥰🥰

After I got home that night all my stress level was gone and I had the best night sleep ever. I can tell you I have never had so much fun doing my taxes. Even better I owed very little.

Printesa, I don't know where you get the energy to manage such a large and well thought out garden. It is truly beyond what most people have. You my dear need to do a garden blog or book, I just dont know where you will add the time. I really love your tall flower wall on your planter. Any thoughts to including some food plants on it??

I only live and dream to have a beautiful yard like yours. Great job!!! All your neighbors must love feasting on its beauty.

tiffany, your angel is looking after you all the time and that is such a blessing. I was thinking of you today when I had to make a decision..I was not going to go ahead with what I had planned, but then I had this nagging thought that I have to because it's the right thing..and I did. My guardian angel was whispering to go ahead because I won't be happy otherwise. You reminded me with your story that we have to listen

Thank you for such kind words about my garden. I hope I can finish the cleaning because with all the heat and rain we had, the weeds exploded.

The wall needs to be done soon as well. We have to take all the pockets down and refill the with fresh soil. I am planning to get some strawberry plants as well to plant them on the other side (the pockets are double sided). I could plant some salad as well now that you mention food:) I have salad now that is ready to eat, but I need to plant more.

Your garden in MI from what I saw is beautiful. That house needs a more formal garden and I am sure with all the hydrangea you have there it looks amazing

Yeah I know...but it was side up! It was just mean! I was probably moving my legs in sleep & it didn't like it! The "A" plant if outside u have to dig up the bulbs until spring. I had them 40 yrs ago.

Are you feeling any better today, Happy?

Yes... skin there is swollen & spongy & headahe that don't go away completely. Still have cheek slight pain. Will still pick up the steroids on tomm.

Since you now have a few options for furniture arrangement, I think a sofa and chairs will be much more flexible for now and the future.

Agree with all the above comments. Sectional doesn’t allow you much play with furniture configurations, whether in this house or a future one.

Yeaaaa Lia & Mooz It took Maui that long! Remember I said that? Time got more & sometimes she holds hands!

OMG Lia, what a noteworthy day that Mooz was on your lap. You have to treasure those moments when they occur. You must have been thrilled.

So wonderful, Lia, that the Mooz jumped into your lap. What a lovely surprise!