Irene and Other Stuff
Well, we are waiting here for Irene to arrive. It's very calm here right now so we'll see what happens. Looks like the eye of the storm will be coming right over my house. In the meantime not too much going on here but I do have some things to share.
I been barely sewing these days but am getting started putting rows together on this quilt. I hope I have power tomorrow to sew!
And big news-my husband and I put a bid on this lake cottage and it was accepted so we are in the process of purchasing it. It's about 35 minutes from our home and is a seasonal cottage so we are looking forward to taking posession in September and then doing some work on it. It's a good time of year to by these kind of places here, so with interest rates so low and some money available to invest we took the leap. We have always wanted a lake camp so this is a dream come true. We have been renting a cottage on a nearby lake and are really happy we'll have a place of our own to share with our family. I keep thinking of quilts I'll make for the place so that's what I'll be doing this winter! It's a bit rustic so I'll be sharing some pictures as we get fixing it up. What fun! I hope everyone in the path of Irene stays safe.
I forgot to add that Penny, my cat from this post won first prize in her category, cats on quilts! I am very proud of her. She loves quilts and can always be found on one. Thanks to anyone who voted for her.
Congratulations! Looks like a great place to relax and fish!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! A cottage to fix up and decorate how you want. What a dream come true!
ReplyDeleteHopefully you won't lose power so you can get started on those quilts. Stay safe out there!
Penny is such a beauty...she should win any contest she enters! I'll bet she'll enjoy visiting the new cottage. It looks like a wonderful new adventure. We look forward to photos, before and after!
ReplyDeleteI love what you're working on. I can't wait to see more. Penny is BEAUTIFUL!! And so is the quilt she's 'posing' on. :) I do hope that all of you in NH, Mass, RI don't get what it appears is heading your way. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt on the wall will be just fine for my room in your cottage!
ReplyDeleteBands of rain from Irene have been hitting here in Beverly, MA, since about 3:00. Hoping for a peaceful night, and will be praying for those south of here, where the storm is really going to pack a punch.
And, hurrah for Penny. She is a beauty and always seems to pose for the camera!
Oh, Chris - How very exciting and I am soooo jealous about your wonderful fixer-upper lake cottage. Have many wonderful hours there with your family!! I hope you are safe during this big storm!! Kris
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you and Penny! It is no wonder you both won. The quilt is lovely and the sweet Penny is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour new cabin looks so cool! Hope you all are missed by this terrible storm!
Yay, Penny!!! And congrats! on your new lake cottage. Oh the fun you will have there! Stay safe during the storm; my parents have a LOT of clean up to do next week from Irene.
ReplyDeleteAdore those pics of Penny. We had a cat who looked a lot like this, and we named her Candy. Our current cat Morty is no cuddly cat, nor does he seem to love anything but food!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your Lakeside home, and I hope that Irene is not harsh on you, or yours. XX
Looks like a wonderful cottage! Good for you! We are in the process of buying a small place on the Washington coast. No waterview, unfortuately! As I told my sis we're only rich enough to hear the water, not see it! What is that name of the quilt you are working on? I don't remember seeing it before. Take Care! Toni
ReplyDeleteI love the quilt you're working on. And congratulations on your new lake house! That's so exciting!
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ReplyDeleteYour cat is gorgeous! Quite like mine, but more willing to be photographed, I think! Good luck with the storm,
Eleanor
Congratulations on your new lake cottage, I can't wait to see the pictures as you put your own touches on it. How FUN!! And Congrats to Penny as well!!
ReplyDeleteLove your leaves AND your little cottage! How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteCongrat to Penny and on your new home away from home. How terrific to work towards dreams and have them come true. I'm sure you will enjoy every minute of the cabin, even on those days where work will come before pleasure.
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