Snickerdoodles and Childhood Memories...

Today was a good day to bake the cookies I'd made a couple of days ago. They remind me of the Teacakes my grandmother would make for me and my sister, Mollie, every Saturday morning. Except for the cinnamon, these Snickerdoodles are the exact same cookie. While this Fiesta cookie jar isn't the same as Granny had, in my opinion, it's the thought that counts.
The ceilings of our cabin are beadboard like the ones in her house. She had corner cupboards where she kept that cookie jar full of fresh baked Teacakes. We could have only one. And we had to ask for it. If we didn't use good manners we didn't get that cookie. I don't remember ever not getting one. Although, we'd loved to have had the whole jar, we knew better than to ask for more or to make that little old woman mad!!!
Last night was the annual get together for my family. It was so good to see all of them! It is such a sweet reminder of Christmases years ago when all our sons and daughters were the little ones running around. Now, they have little ones of their own to do the running and laughing. While there were quite a few who couldn't be there with us, we missed them and love them all.
Aren't families the best thing ever??

Storm's about gone....

We got 3.5", give or take a few tenths. The wind is blowing. White caps on the lake. And, we can see more of it than we did a month ago. Eventually, the leaves will be gone and we'll see lots more lake. It will also be a lot colder! When the wind blows across the lake, it is VERY cold when we step out into an open area.

French Door Curtains, Done...

They're perfect for our little cabin on the lake.

French Door Curtains, Part 2...

Oh! My Goodness!!! I love it!!! I even like the darker hardware.
Now, for the other side.

French door curtains...

I spent a couple hours at Lowes this evening, going through their curtain rod collections. Found ones for both doors and the windows over the bookcases. But they didn't have anything long enough for the two sets of windows in the sunroom. I'll look online tomorrow. I want to get as much done tonight as possible.

It's supposed to start raining tomorrow afternoon and start cooling off. Something like 38 degrees Monday morning. I have to move all my plants inside the house or someplace where they won't get too cold. Enough for now. I need to get the rods and hanging rings up.

One Window in the Bathroom...

The glass in the window in textured, so we can't see out, but more importantly, no one can see in. The white semi-sheers are all I want in here. Unless... I decide to add a valance that matches the bedroom drapes.
The curtain rods/hardware came from Lowes. These didn't take nearly as long to put up. David's drill is making it much easier and faster.

One more window...

Last night I put up one more curtain before quitting. They look even better in the daylight! I still have a bit of tweaking to do, but I'm very pleased! And calling these "almost done". 😜
I am thoroughly in love with the semi-sheers!!! They're linen and polyester blend. And they're washable!