The Culprit

The inexpensive thrift store find, that ends up costing a lot more. All ends well, however.

$129 all wood armoire for art studio/office from local Goodwill thrift store

$50 delivery charge

$250 labor and materials to rip out 22 inch wide pocket door when the armoire was 26 inches wide

Total cost= Worth every dollar

That pocket door has been a problem ever since I moved in here over 3 years ago. Who put in a 22 inch wide door, in a bedroom of all places,????? Most dressers and furniture is at least 24 inches wide or more. So the new door is 28 inches and I love the new office piece.

Delicious Dinner with Friends and Family

Father's Day was celebrated with family and friends. I was surprised with two gifts, perhaps because I have been both mother and father since she was 11. A tee with Buddha and my favorite flowers, Spider Mums. The afternoon was filled with laughter, great conversation and fabulous food plus a dip in the new pool until thunderclouds came booming in.

We had a very good cheese lasagna, salad and dessert. and cocktails made by my daughter. All grown up and making cocktails, can you imagine. Coconut rum and pink grapefruit juice. Served chilled over ice and very yummy. My new favorite drink. Dessert, pictured was a kuchen with peaches and organic, wild Maine blueberries. Next try I will wait for the freestone peaches, as these peaches are nearly impossible to remove from the pits.