An Elf in the garage

This crazy Arizona weather! Oh I know, many states are having crazy weather issues. One day it is quite warm here with the AC on in the car and then the next day the heater is used to get that chill out. Doors open on one day and not the next....short sleeves  then wearing the long sleeve shirt. This week should be around the low to mid 70s...but who knows. Sorry for all those who are having the early snow storms…..be careful out there!
Yesterday an Elf showed up in my garage.

There are 20 boxes here which means I would have climbed the step ladder 20 times up and then down and back up again.... well let's just say too many times. A few of the boxes are not so lightweight (but not too heavy). The phone rang with the offer to come and assist me.... and voilà! a few minutes later and ….
Thank you Glenda for coming by and lending me a hand. I will rethink my storage at the end of the holiday this year. The trees are in the lower cupboard so they are not an issue. The garage storage has already been rearranged once but I see anther day or two of moving things. I can start with putting something else up in the high cupboard and having the decorations in a more accessible spot. Yes, I think I already have it figured out. One last container to get down...the outdoor stuff and I will be ready to work after turkey day....Wow, I just looked at the calendar....Thanksgiving is Thursday!...this Thursday!!!
Yesterday was supervising the finishing of the courtyard transition from grass to rock and then I started another beaded snowflake with white and silver. Today will be washing the window to change the sheers in the living room and that will be ready for the tree placement. The laundry will soon be swishing and a second cup of coffee brewed. The Bissell and I will take a walk and the Swiffer will follow along. That is what I will be doing today....hope your day is not too busy. Nice to chat with you today....thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. 

Getting holiday ready

We have had a few cold days/nights. This week they predict the temps to be in the low to mid 70s.... I am amazed that I am not sick! When I am out and about, if I even hear someone coughing....I avoid them. Crazy up and down temps this time of year. Yesterday was get the turkey breast for Thanksgiving…. and a few of the fixings.
I am looking forward to getting Christmas up and around the house this year.... I told Glenda it will be starting early here! I will start getting the "stuff" down from the cupboard in the garage and not all in one climb of the step ladder. The trees are in a floor cupboard so that is one break. Yes, trees...there are 3 of them. Living room, kitchen and bedroom.

Speaking of decoration...I bought this ornament hanger at Pier 1 when Glenda and I went out shopping the other day. They had them last year but I never picked one up. It is perfect for the large glass ball. I may get at least one more. The beaded stars will look nice displayed with it. I already have played the music.... George Winston's Winter CD and Hallmark Sirius in the car...I want need some holiday cheer. I decorate the 3 lamp posts in our courtyard and that will be done right after Thanksgiving.
Getting my haircut today... had to change my appointment form last week so I am stuck with an afternoon time.... might stroll the mall a bit before then. Still need a couple of gifts. That is about it from here.....glad you stopped by today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Snowflake just in time...Brrrr

Well I thought yesterday morning was chilly...this morning it is 49!!! How many of us are not sick with this quick weather change is unknown. The afternoon is only expected to be in the high 60s. Guess I better get the long sleeves and a sweater out when I meet up with Glenda this morning.

I finished the beaded snowflake.... and although it is not perfect it looks good. I think I have the hang of the Brick Stitch and look forward to making this one again. I did not have the silver Delica 11 beads so I used the gold and I do like the look. There are 4 more patterns in the bead along... one each Friday. I will be off to the bead shop this week to get the beads needed. The next one may be a little more than I can do but I will try. I may try to find someone who can sit with me and coach me through this new method. The bead group for this project lists many Sun City gals so I will reach out to them to see who would be willing to help me.
Little sleep last evening, about 2 hours so later may be nap time here. Did I mention that I have the heat on?! Did I mention it is chilly... better word cold?! Guess the shorts and short sleeve tops will be going to the other side of the closet as well as the sandals. On that note I will sit and finish my hot coffee. Maybe a second cup will immediately follow.

A bright spot out in the garden with this yellow daisy and the bright pink Gaura in the back round.
Glad you stopped by. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.
Special request: Sis Lynowl is not feeling well again with a nasty cold so send those virtual good wishes her way.