For the past 6 days my husband and I have been in North Carolina to help my mother in law pack, purge and donate as she moves into a new smaller place.
This is the view from the previous picture. While we were there she had 5 trees cut down so the view is even better now.
The house is a little too big for her now and she has decided to downsize. That window to the left also looks out at the gorgeous view. She is a little tired from all the work. As you can see she is not afraid of color! That day she actually matched the room!
She is also an art collector and has some very beautiful pieces. I am hoping they all fit in her new place.
Here we are on the 10 hour ride home. There are no direct flights to Asheville so driving is sometimes faster than flying! Plus my husband says they won't let him fly the plane.....he likes his control.
just to tickle your funny bone.
It is good to be home and I am dying to sew! 6 days is way too long to be away from my sewing machine. I will finish up that last feed sack and get it posted ASAP! Thank you for all the wonderful comments on both.
Kelly
Wow. A lot of work and a lot of driving! Hope things work out well for your MIL at her new, smaller digs. She really has an eye for colour, so I'm sure she'll have things looking good in her new place.
ReplyDeleteWelcome home! Rest up and then spend some quality time catching up with your machine... ;o)
Welcome back!
ReplyDeleteYour MIL has really cool artwork! What a beautiful area, I've never been there.
Okay - back to sewing and inspiring :)
You are a wonderful DIL. It would have been nice to plant your butt on that deck and enjoy the view.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are back and hopefully in your studio right now! Love the view there. I bet that will be a good selling point.
ReplyDeleteMy son just moved back to Asheville. Such pretty pics. Hope your MIL does well.
ReplyDeleteI love your MIL's bold use of color on the walls. I just purchased a teal sofa and two off white recliners but my walls are white. I am trying to introduce more color with accents and curtains but I may have to rethink my walls! Glad you are home and can have some sewing time!
ReplyDeleteYou are a good DIL! It is not easy to move after so many years--I look around here (we've been here 9 yrs after moving in to take careof my Mom who is now in a nursing facility) and between her stuff and ours--arrrrgh! Happy sewing...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw your blog puts I thought you were moving! Your Mil would have so appreciated your help, sorting things and getting ready to move is such a big job. Those long drives can be really fun and beautiful to watch the scenery go by. Enjoy your sewing time!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wonderful DIL. What a way cool artsy lady. Wish I had know you were going to be in my neck of the woods. I would have been happy to help out with the packing/moving. Looking forward to seeing your progress with your feed sack quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou are such a wonderful DIL. What a way cool artsy lady. Wish I had know you were going to be in my neck of the woods. I would have been happy to help out with the packing/moving. Looking forward to seeing your progress with your feed sack quilt.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home. You know I love that blue room!!! I hope you MIL adapts well to her new smaller place. Hope you get some sewing time soon.
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