Summer Reading and Projects

Since my road trip I have been digging my way out of the laundry room, weeding in the yard and working at the museum.

On Friday I started a project for the '57 Aloha.  I had some old suitcases with squared bottoms.  I wanted to paint them using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  Initially, I was going for turquoise (Provence) but then decided to use Old White.  I added His and Hers stencils with a fleur de lis for his and a crown for hers.  Hubby and I can pack our things in the cases and then keep them on the canvas bunk in the Aloha.

I have been reading again, after a very long dry spell.  I Love You More is a mystery told by a young girl.  I totally enjoyed this book even though I don't usually choose a book from the mystery shelf.  It's a great summer read.

Savor, I am not reading this as a yearly devotional, I am just picking it up and reading a day or dozen here and there.

 A Spool of Blue Thread was a timely read for me about a house, the people who lived there and when the parents age and move.  I enjoy Anne Tyler's books and this was no exception.

I have just started  reading The Rosie Project.  It's going to be hard to get my chores done today because I reaalllly want to read.  I was laughing out loud last night in bed.  If you know anyone with Aspergers syndrome you'll appreciate this story of Dan and his quest to find a wife.

Today I am sanding and polishing aluminum.  It's rewarding but tedious.  We want the '57 Aloha on the road.  Happy trails!