My favorite thing to do in the entire world is work on my house or for that matter any house belonging to friends, family, or stranger. Lol!  I feel it very rewarding to take an ugly duckling and give it love and attention to give it back some dignity.  My latest project is on a quiet street in the historic district downtown.  I have been working very hard on giving the home its dignity back, thus neglecting my blog.  I hope you will enjoy the transforming pictures I have taken during the project.  I am still not finished, but well on my way.

The door originally was white with the panes painted black.  I painted the door a solid color called Tempe Star by Sherwin Williams.  The historic plaque was added in bronze stating that it is listed in historical society as being the Preston Lane House.  I was happier with the look after I painted the screen door the same as the door color and added oil rubbed bronze hardware.  I know there is still a lot to do, but it is looking happier and cozier.

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Last week I was at my favorite beach, Oak Island Beach in North Carolina.  My husband and I  enjoyed long walks and just relaxing on the warm sand listening to the ocean.  We enjoyed watching these shorebirds called Sanderlings.  They are also commonly called sand pipers.  My husband and I had a good laugh as we both thought these funny little birds reminded us of me.  It was because of their swift little legs moving so fast, hardly stopping for a break.  I do have a hard time stopping myself for a break, especially when on a mission or having a project to finish.  Sometimes I feel convicted of being a Martha, when I should be more like Mary.  This story is located in Luke 10:38.

The beach is just the place to make me slow down and meditate on things that are important and get refreshed.  I am so grateful for the beauty providing much needed moments of peace.