Funny crafting story to share:
A few years ago, when our two girls transitioned from young girls to teenagers, I redecorated their bathroom. It's actually the hall bathroom which is the main one in the house. I gave it a glitzy look with an aqua and silver color scheme, with jewels as an accent. I needed some artwork and found some jewel framed mirrors that fit well. Being all crafty, I designed and cut the words "Sparkle and Shine" out of silver glitter vinyl and adhered them to the mirrors.
Every Friday is game night at our house with my brother's family including my two college-aged nephews (now out of college). The first Friday after the bathroom remake, one nephew came out of the bathroom a bit bewildered. "Auntie Kara, you obviously didn't design that bathroom with guys in mind." Hmm, I never really thought about anyone standing to do their business there in front of mirrors, let alone ones saying, "Sparkle and Shine"! Ah well, the mirrors remain and it's become a good joke. Maybe you had to be there, but I thought it was worth sharing with my crafty friends.
Now that the entire family is quarantined together, I find myself having to step up my duties as wife, mother, and daughter (my mother lives with us too). I want to take advantage of this bad situation by making the most of my time with them. It's leaving very little time for my own cyber social interaction and definitely putting a damper on my crafting time. I know I am incredibly blessed to have them with me, but I feel it's important to let you know in case you haven't heard from me in a while. I have many posts scheduled well into May, so the blog will continue to be up and running.
Stay safe, my dear friends! You mean the world to me!
Thanks for coming over to visit!
May the Lord bless you today!
Kara
Enjoy having everyone close. Blessings and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI know it is stressful, Kara, but knowing that you have each other close must be comforting, too. Thanks for the update... no worries about visits! Take care of you, and your loved ones - way more important!
ReplyDeleteYou should have supplied props for the boys - like boas and crowns, so they'd fit in!!! lol xx
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Stay safe with your family too my friend, Big hugs to you and may your room continue to Sparkle and Shine!
ReplyDeleteHAHA, boys... gotta love 'em! Be safe, be well and we'll see you when things get better XO
ReplyDeleteKara I love your story, what a fun one to tell. I am laughing pretty hard at what a boy might think of the glitzy sparkle and shine on the wall. Well done! Yes these are very uncertain times. I am incredibly thankful that my daughter finished university and moved back home a week prior to being quarantined. Stay well my friend!
ReplyDeleteTell the guys those words are for when they brush their teeth! Your bathroom is so pretty. Don't worry about visiting in these scary times. Stay home with your family and enjoy that time together. We are all in this together. The main thing is to stay safe. Love you.
ReplyDeleteOh, love the pretty bathroom, Kara! Girls like to have their pretty spaces! Hehehe...too bad the guys don't appreciate it! Take good care and stay safe, hugs!!
ReplyDeleteGood story. Beautiful bathroom, Kara. This is the time to keep our loved ones close. At least the ones who live with us, so you keep spending time with them while they're home, Kara. We'll always be here when you need us.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a fun story, Kara, and what a great bathroom ... one in which guys can sparkle and shine too! Enjoy being with those you love and who love you, my friend ... and doing family things together at home ... we're here whenever you are. Stay safe and keep well ... big hugs and bisous, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bathroom and funny story! I know how tough it must be with all your commitments ... Sending hugs your way and praying you will all be safe.
ReplyDeleteI got a much needed laugh from your story about your nephew. Boys are so funny! I think it's wonderful that you do game night and get to experience spending time together with family like that. Hopefully we'll all get there again soon. Stay safe and stay healthy.
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