Well, as I have said we are now in the condo. Since it is winter I decided to have some fun with snowflakes. I added them to one of the windows and it gives me a cool feeling---hard to describe.
I like them both in the day and at night. The above picture is the same as the first only with the curtains added and at night!
We are using the same curtains in our bedroom.....however they are on order since I only had one pair---I tried them in both areas and liked them.
Above you see the weird light which I steadfastly insisted I would rid from the condo.....but man, it has grown on us. So we have experimented with the tablecloths.
Yes, somehow snowflakes appeared on the chandie as well.
We have enjoyed the weird shadows the light casts....and have decided to keep it! (I never would have thought I WOULD CHANGE MY MIND ON THIS ONE!!!!!)
We also did the ole blue and white mug in the canister trick. This canister holds oatmeal/pancake mix for my hubby. By mistake I went really over on the amount of oats , but it still worked fine---just have to add a bit more water.
And a framed pic from my 4 year old granddaughter brings happy happy thoughts to me!
I have enjoyed the downsizing......I think it is going to give us some freedom time wise too! I am so thankful for how God times things and directs our paths. I am so thankful that I can trust his love even when things appear strange from a human standpoint. It has been good, even in the midst of so much activity (we are still going through things at the old house and also helped our oldest son move and also had had some illness with stomach bugs! and repairs) ....um, anyways it has been good to spend time meditating on the beauty of God, the beauty of his love, and the beauty of his word, the beauty of fellowship with other believers, and the beauty of life even life in this fallen world where there is so much suffering. I am thankful for Christ's suffering, for his going through all he did, for it is such a great demonstration to me of his unbelievable love and a demonstration to me that there is a purpose in suffering. His had purpose and so does ours.
I am just glad that I can trust Him and His presence for the days ahead....all the unknown. Soon I hope to be with my daughter who is expecting her third this week (he may come late, however!)
Hope to visit ya'll as I can find time!
PS since this post had a lot of blue in it I am linking to : http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/ Just click on the following word: here So go there for more blues!
Well, it's beginning to look like home, Kim! I'm happy for you. And I'm happy that this is working out to your satisfaction. That's neat!
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XO,
Sheila :-)
It must be quite a change - how far did you move? Lots of work, but worth the effort! Someday, maybe!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are liking your new home. Mr. Sweet and I have talked of doing this same thing..not sure, yet.
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xo bj
The new place sure is looking good! I love the touches of snowflakes, and those curtain panels are really pretty.
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I'd love to know where you got those curtains. They're lovely.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so homey and cozy.
So glad you're finding God's grace sufficient during difficult times.
Oh, I meant to say, too, I don't if you're familiar with Smiling Sally, but she has a weekly "Blue Monday" meme and this post would fit right in:
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Life is tough, but it's comforting to lean on Christ. Your new place looks like love lives there.
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i like it! thank you for your comment. I read this book about too. I'm very interested in Tibet. Hopefully I'll visit it with my husband next year. Hug
ReplyDeleteWell, you certainly have a lovely condo. I can't blame you for downsizing and simplifying your life. The older I get - the more simple, the better!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my photo blog today and leaving a comment. I'm sure ready to see those blue skies again!
Somebody said "we don't keep family photos - we keep the family!".
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Howdy Kim
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I am so glad you allowed the lamp to stay I really like it !
God is good all the time and all the time God is good :)
Somedays it is harder to remember than on other days .
Blessings to you sweetie .
May the rest of your settling in at the condo bring many happy moments to you and yours.
Love all the gorgeous blues you shared today.
Your snowflakes are very beautiful such a nice touch !
Until next time
Happy Trails
Thanks for coming by my little corner of OZ and leaving a comment today. I love the snowflakes against the blue drapes. Hope you really enjoy the downsizing, I'm sure it feels good to lighten up.
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Hello dear Kim,
ReplyDeleteYour condo is very nice, and I really like your curtain panels, the toile looks very good in there. A couple more of those blue willow plates would look pretty on either side of the dining room window. I think three in a row always looks nice and it has some presence then, too. I know I'm butting in here, but you know me, I love "pretty"!
Hugs, Cindy
Hi Nannykim,
ReplyDeleteWow! Your snowflakes are pretty and so is your home. What a change it must be to downsize. Your grandchildren are darling.
Thanks for stopping by to say hello.
Kathy
I love the snowflakes. You are so creative and I love the blue curtain my I love your condo hehehe Happy Blue Monday
ReplyDeletei love everything i saw Kim. i wish to have the same house like you have.lol happy BM and thanks for dropping by at my blog.
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It looks wonderful Kim. I like your snowflakes too.
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Happy Blue~ happy to hear you are liking the move.. enjoy your week!
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It is a cool and refreshing decors! I love the way it is.. happy bluest Monday! Cheers!
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It's me,
Cacai M.
Love your snowflakes and what a nice home you have.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my Blog and your nice comment.
I love the mug in the canister! That's a fantastic way to make something extra of an ordinary thing!
ReplyDeleteI love the snowflakes. Your lovely condo is very comfy and cozy.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim! Congrats on your new house! So, you finally kept the white walls, no need to say I think they look great and are such an easy backdrop for any furniture you have. Love the vignette you created with your granddaughter's framed drawing. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you my friend!
Love your positive attitude
ReplyDeletelove the blue and am glad you are not feeling blue (o:
How fun a new Grand baby...that will be such a blessing I am sure (o:
Beautifully said. We totally find ourselves trusting Christ and knowing that without Him, we can do nothing.
ReplyDeleteI LOVEe your snowflakes, they are too cute. You are actually right on about the fringe on the lampshades. I love that Mediterranean kind of feel. I have a Moroccan mirror and shelf in the dining room. Enjoy your new space!! We downsized coming into this house. If I could just get it organized!
Condo Living and a new beginning. Lots of excitement!
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Hi there! You made me smile. I have to say winter in the condo looks very warm and snuffly. I am very happy you are getting settled in. Happy New year to you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Kim. The children on my header are my grandkids. The people in the picture in the center are my relatives starting with my mom, brothers and sisters and their children with their children, my kids and their kids and in laws, lol. Big family! We had a reunion on a cruise the last week of Nov. to the first week of Dec, 2010....Christine
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