Treasures Amidst Projects Of Past, Present, And Future.

As of this moment, my #1 project is of course, the house we are renovating. We are so so close to being done before we can put it up for rent. I can almost count the hours. That of course is my project "soon to be past".

This fabric, is project #2. An apron. This is suppose to be a gift, but I fall in love with the pattern more and more each day so I'm thinking about keeping it for my own apron, and shopping for another pattern for my friend. Which is all good, because a brand new and twice the size JoAnn Fabrics just opened and I have really good coupons to use. I only have a few weeks to complete this so it won't be sitting around for long. This is one of my projects "future".

Project #3. About 8 years (ish) ago, my in-laws moved into a new house. They took with them I assume, pieces of large furniture and put everything else in boxes. All of those boxes, went directly into storage and haven't been opened since. I'm told there are 140-180 boxes of more stuff than you can imagine. So, without my husband in the room, me and my father-in-law made a deal. He brings me 1 box a day, and I get to go through it and take whatever I want and sell everything else. This is my project "future".

I've heard over time of the treasures that lie beneath. Like this set of crystal. Now their mine. There's 3 different sizes, and although I'm missing 2 pieces, there seems to be 6 of each. This alone is worth the work I have ahead of me. Also, I found a ton of fabric. Fabric, is not cheap. I found this white fabric all bundled up and a light went off in my head. I've been wanting to make my own napkins because buying cloth napkins is ridiculously overpriced. This will be perfect for everyday use and I can make like 20. But that still leaves about 8 yards left over. Tablecloth? Ahh, the possibilities.

This is another piece of fabric I found. There seems to be about 8 yards. It's very soft, and I've learned that the softer a fabric is, the more expensive it gets so I'm keeping this and in time will find something to do with it. Maybe an outdoor tablecloth to use during summer when we eat outside? Again, the possibilites are endless.

Among other things that I have found; an apple peeler with multiple settings, and individual soup bowls that have lids so you can serve them, and the soup won't get cold. Perfect for Miso soup, and they're even from Japan so how fitting! Also, I found some unique small/medium size stainless steel bowls. Some stuff will be going to Goodwill, some just needs to be thrown out, and I have to say that there is a lot of good stuff for a garage sale...or 5. Anyone want a big gumball machine?

I plan on doing a slow roast for dinner. With the little time I've had, I try and get to the garden, I start to make progress, and then it rains for 4 days. I've planted some seeds but am wondering if they're going to even be able to come up with all this rain. They need sun. I'm starting to wonder if I am going to need to buy starts.