Maja's Muse

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Hangin' out...

I recently had a chance to spend some time with a dear longtime friend of mine! It was a short but fun visit! Here we are, about to head off to a concert in Vancouver - great photo opp! Haha!

O.K.... so I'm a sucker for a bargain find, always thinking I can fix it up and put it to good use. This type of "recycling" I strongly believe in! I picked up this desk with good "bones" for cheap.... chose a funky paint colour and now, it has claimed it's home in Peter's bedroom. He loves it, and spends many hours at his desk. Another successful refinishing project!

Pre sanding... I've already removed all the hardware, which was tarnished. I soaked them in an aluminum pan filled with hot water and baking soda.... then polished them up a bit... and voila, almost as good as new. I liked their retro design which suited the desk, so went with them instead of getting new ones.

Coat number one applied....

Here it is, a happy desk, in it's new home in Peter's room.

Here you can see the handles that I re-used. Total cost = some sanding paper and 1 quart of paint. Not much. :~)

Inspired by a cow!#*%@!

Certainly this one will inspire a painting out of me sometime! Just look at the tuft of hair on her head! That alone makes me smile! Stay tuned....

Because She Is!

Migrations have begun!

Have I ever mentioned that our home sits directly below the migratory path of the Whooping Cranes, Canada Geese and Swans. Every fall we have the pleasure of witnessing thousands of fowl honking, and whooping, and trumpeting as they pass over head. The Whooping Cranes are always the first, followed by the Canada Geese, and last but not least the beautiful Swans. I find the Cranes the most amusing with their funny "whoops" and random large circles. They really are quite something to watch, and unfortunately my "point and shoot" camera doesn't do their sheer numbers any justice! All this - a sure sign of impending winter!

Tomato Gifts

Our lovely friends at the almost famous D&D Diner gave us a bunch of delicious heirloom type tomatoes in all shapes and colours, and also some lovely cucumbers! Oh my, were they ever delicious! Nothing like home grown veggies! I can't wait to be able to have a garden again. Thank you D&D!

I Love....

Honest and loyal friends, the warmth and love of family, a meal cooked with passion, a warm winter fire, my two lovely boys, my incredibly loyal little dog, other peoples art, an interesting idea, fresh flowers, a quiet reflective walk, the sound and smell of the ocean, the thrill of a great ride on a horse or bike, my Tiki cruiser, roasting marshmallows by a campfire, singing my heart out in the middle of nowhere, the breathless beauty and grandeur of horses, a sheep curiously looking you in the eye, exploring near or far, peoples stories, interior decorating and style, other people's individuality, freedom, trusting and being trusted, blingy things, artsty things, silky bed sheets, the wonder of nature, mucking out stalls, mushy romance, using tools, owning tools, building things, funny people, the sound of a pencil on paper, a deep sleep with good dreams, funky jewelry, great conversations, great _ _ _, doing not just talking, funny or beautiful greeting cards, handwritten letters via snail mail, a view, orange, maps and globes, being in or on the water, staring at the stars in wonder, sand between my toes, the warmth of the sun on my body, grasses rustling in a wind, the adventure that is life and so much more!!!