The Perks of Home Renovation
Posted on 18. Aug, 2008 by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House
I’ve recently discovered a perk of living inside a half-finished house. Unpainted walls can be a lonely girl’s canvas.
So when you’re feeling homesick, grab a carpenter’s pencil and turn to the nearest wall. Let your mind wander to a loved one who happens to live 6,000 kilometres away, and commence doodling.
The only downside is that, eventually, no matter how dear your doodle of your spriteliest niece is, it will get puttied over.
This is why one must learn to appreciate the moment. Because, eventually, we all get puttied over–in a manner of speaking, of course.
Naomi
Aug 21st, 2008
That is so sweet!
Joyful Joy
Aug 21st, 2008
I love your words and pictures! It was go great to read the word “spriteliest”; harkens back to the Victorian era. Have fun drawing and drywalling!
N&M
Aug 21st, 2008
Beautiful artwork L-J! …….. Love, from mom and nadine who are browsing your blog together while sipping vanilla rooibos tea!
Laura-Jane
Aug 27th, 2008
It’s really fun drawing on walls. And there is absolutely no pressure because you know that it won’t last for very long…
Joy, I really like old words, and I find I use a lot of them in every-day speech. And besides, there really is no other way to describe my niece!
Sal
Oct 11th, 2009
hahahaha you are so much fun!