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I've been offline tending to family matters instead of writing up content for the blog, and realized I've run out of pre-written posts. Nothing earth-shaking happening here, and I'm still working on reading the same book, so today we'll do a random show and tell.

First up, the set of baby stuff for Oliver when he eats at our house. I ordered this because it's super easy to clean, and now his mom won't have to haul her set over when they visit:

Next up, Katherine's Mother's Day gift to me -- a bouquet that will never die. She hand cut all these tiny paper flowers and did the adorable lettering:

So talented, my kid. Finally, the sewing table after my mask making weekend, which proves that like most sewers I am a total slob when I'm working:

I'm going to tidy up in there tomorrow. Today was sweeping/mopping all the tile floors day. Now I have to start thinking about what to make for dinner. Probably something light.

What's up with you? Let us know in comments.

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nightsmusic said…
Cute baby set, and that bouquet is wonderful! What a great idea. I got one from Thing 2 and her hubs. I set it on the side table next to the chair and the first thing that happened was that the cat found it and started chewing on it. So it's on my mantle. :/

Nothing new here. I think last night was the last night I'll have to cover my plants. I only have one that really needs it. It shot up this year in a hurry, but I'm afraid I was too late because I missed the first night. It's an Allium siculum Ucria. Honey Garlic and it's beautiful when it blooms. Very unique. But it's usually not three feet tall yet. Other than that, I'm just waiting for it to warm up a tad so I can go out and work in the yard. It's finally supposed to warm up this next week. I hope so. This sitting in the house stuff is for the birds! :)
May 13, 2020 at 9:38 AM
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