Last year I made these glitter houses which I posted about here, and this is about the extent of my Christmas decorating at the cabin. As I’m typing this, I’m not at the cabin, but our rental, and I’ve done such little decorating it’s not even worth mentioning. It’s cold and windy today, and the decorations are in the basement of the detached garage (yes, you read that right…our garage has a basement. How cool is that?) and I’m feeling warm and cozy and don’t want to go outside.
Isn’t it interesting how in the picture above the light looks white but below it’s yellow? That’s just from taking the picture at a different time of day. Either way, I love the glow!
Here’s a rogue glitter house that even though it isn’t white, I think it’s too cute to leave in a box. I kinda want to live there.
When the colder weather creeps in I start turning my attention to the inside and try to figure out what I can get Fisherman to fix up. Right now, I have a fairly ambitious list of things which I’m sure won’t all get done this winter, but that’s ok.
The last time we were at the cabin a few weeks ago we started organizing this space which as you can see desperately needs it. It’s the ugliest space at the cabin. Actually, I will venture to say it’s the ugliest space in the western hemisphere, and I don’t imagine you’re going to argue with me about that. It’s just used as a storage room, and that’s not going to change, but it needs to be more efficient, not to mention I don’t want my eyes to burn every time I look at it. I doubt the makeover will go viral :/. Just some basic changes like adding some shelves and maybe lightening up the space a little would be good enough.
I want to put up a curtain to cover the hideous burner and duct work, but Fisherman said it’s not a good idea because of the heat. Little does he know where there’s a will there’s a way…can you say ‘fire resistant fabric spray’?
This is my number one priority, then it’s either going to be my closet or most likely the pantry area which will get a makeover. I suppose when you have a house there’s always something to fix, something to make over or something to fiddle around with. Are you with me?
Julie says
Noreen I love the houses you made for Christmas decorations so pretty & festive.
Take care, Julie ( stay warm )
Cindy Eikenberg says
Doreen, I love your glitter houses! I have some that I made too, and I agree with you so much, I would love to live in one! Oh, I’m so with you on the always something to fix! Always something and never enough time, right? Hope you are having a happy week and pinning these lovely houses!
Angela says
I love your little houses! Now who’s all crafty and such?!! LOL!! You’ll have to teach me! Stay warm….supposed to be 82 here today!~~Ang
Cynthia says
Adding shelves and lighting is a good idea. My hubby put florescent box lighting up in our basement in the old house. It is inexpensive and easy to do they sell them at Lowes. It made our “Christmas Room”, yes I said room, nice and bright. The houses that you showed are so pretty. I love the other house too, it reminds me of a cottage somewhere in Ireland or something. Good luck with that room.
Cynthia
Amy @ StowandTellU says
Your glitter houses are precious, I’m going to click over and see just how you made them. I particularly like the roof top on the first one, and I agree, I could live in one, easily!! Your room doesn’t look that bad, really, but I know it’s in the eye of the beholder. I look forward to seeing how you fix it up ~ Amy
Alli says
I love your little glitter houses! And I have to add that I’m visiting my parents in GA and the high today is 80! Stay warm while I try to cool off.
Doreen@househoneys says
Apparently, not only are you warm Alli, but you’re an early riser! This is about the earliest I’m ever up, and that’s just because a friend is picking me up at 9 for a fundraiser. Then again, I usually go to sleep around 3.
Have a nice visit with your parents and thanks for visiting!
Cecilia says
Hi Doreen,
I love your glitter houses and like you, feel like I could live in that last one. 🙂
As for your storage area, good luck! There is always something that needs to be done even if it’s just tweaking!
Hugs,
Cecilia
Andi says
Okay wait. I’m all hung up on the part where you made these. Seriously? I would end up with the roof upside down, or perhaps on fire. I am totally and completely jealous. Because these are freaking awesome.
-andi