Pioneer Woman at Heart

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One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Adopted Motto

"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Extreme Clean ~ Blanket Progress

Thanks to another wintery blistery day, the bedroom extreme clean made great headway.  The bed was moved, everything cleaned underneath and put back (and some removed). Cough, cough.   The woodwork on the bed and night stands wiped down, the decor on the wall taken down and dusted, spider webs knocked down...talk about dust.  

I found a container of yarn I didn't even know I had, books, magazines, and a container full of tote bags.  Some bags had store tags on them (ha ha!).  They'll be spread out to the girls or used for projects and this year's trips.

I also found my collapsible travel tote, I've had since I went to Spain and Africa while in high school.  It's in very good condition.  It's out from under the bed to be put to use now.

We cleaned off the tops of our nightstands and got the other matching lamp working.  We bought them at an antique store years ago, and love them.  We both have some more cleaning, but not much thankfully.  So happy that big job is almost done.


Thanks to "Old Man Winter" I have made a bit of progress on this baby blanket.  I love it so far, and did not have a kit for this, I just put it together with some colors I liked.

Oldest daughter stopped in.  We fed her of course, and she devoured it.  She'll be taking a look at her apartment today, so here's hoping it all looks nice.  It wasn't ready to even view until today.

It's a wonderfully warm 35° this morning and will continue to rise today.  It's nice to see everything melted outside.

10 comments:

Sam I Am...... said...

I love your lamps too. My bedroom lamp broke yesterday...I can't turn the switch...I'll see it I can take it apart and fix it...the matching one did the same thing a while back. Spain and Africa in high school? Awesome! What an education that must have been. I love the blanket and I've seen that pattern before but can't remember the name of it...your choice of colors are beautiful! Cleaning is on my list today with much more! Have a good day!

Harry Flashman said...

When my wife and I move furniture, we usually find "ferret stash" locations. Those furries love anything shiny, and they'll drag off some amazingly heavy things to their secret hordes beneath a bed or a book case.

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Thanks Sam I Am, I went to Spain and Africa with our Spanish club. I loved Spanish class too. I'll try and locate the book I found the pattern in and post it. Stay tuned.

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Harry, I have heard they will do that. I typically find dog and cat toys under our living room furniture.

mamasmercantile said...

Beautiful blanket, such lovely colours. My beds and furniture were pulled out last week for a good clean, much needed if I am honest. Its such a good feeling when completed.

Susan said...

Kristina, that baby blanket is beautiful! Your artistic flair knows no bounds! I love finding treasures (in all my junk). I've focused on my craft/office room because I want a space to create. I feel like importing you to upstate NY!

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

mamasmercantile, it is really a good feeling when everything is deep cleaned. Thanks. I think this is the prettiest blanket I've made since the white granny square one.

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Bwahahaha! Susan, I have gotten Hubby to clean now too. Oh, there is much to do yet, but gaining speed in the job. Thanks. I have to come up with a price yet for the blanket and will hopefully sell it.

Carol said...

I believe that studying in Africa would be fabulous! I love zebras! I love your blanket as well. The color scheme is amazing!!

Pioneer Woman at Heart said...

Thanks Carol. We got to ride a camel, eat African food and had much fun. Thanks. The blanket is turning out better than I thought.