Hello friends.
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.
We have had Summertime weather,
with no rain in the forecast until this weekend.
Today am showing off my Autumn decor
in our keeping room.
This was the wood quilt block
I purchased last month.
Looks a bit crooked here though. UGH
Need to fix it now.
Some drieds and a red faux pear in my rye basket.
A faux mum on the floor.
If you notice the window moulding
being a bit shiny...it is because Bob
added plastic to it for the Winter.
We are in desperate need of new windows
in here...but other items need updating
before we get to these.
The plastic does its job.
A small vignette in the corner.
The other corner.
Some faux Chinese Lanterns
inside a metal pitcher.
Pumpkin I made in rye baskets and my
newest pewter plate.
Draped my Fall looking coverlet over my chair.
Added the pillow I made.
Stepback cupboard filled with Autumn colors.
Just draped another wrath over my wood hornbeam.
Yellowware on top.
Display on other corner.
Display on table in front of fireplace.
In other news,
I use to love sitting here the few weeks
I decorated in here.
Now it is a total mess.
We had to re-arrange furniture
in our living room to accommodate
my mom so she could walk better from
our living room to the bathroom
and also the bedroom.
Move chairs and furniture into our
keeping room that totally
just looks like it got crammed in there.
Tundra is lost now. He has no idea where to go.
The programs Bob and I like to watch,
my mom does not.
So Bob sits in the messy keeping room
to watch tv,
while I sit in the living room and watch
the tv programs my mom likes to watch
as I feel bad.
I had to take a half day off work yesterday.
So very glad I have an understanding boss.
My sister and I took my mom to her
doctor appt with her primary care doctor.
It was a 5 hour round trip for us.
My sis was glad I went because it took
the two of us to get her in and out
of the car.
Unfortunately the last hemoglobin test
was back down from 8.4 to 7,8.
They may have to do another blood
transfusion before surgery.
Her doctor cleared her for surgery Tuesday,
but is worried about her blood levels again.
Well have to get to work and tend to my mom.
Working at home and taking care of her is not
that easy.
Sometimes she forgets I am working...
and wants something NOW.
Then when I ask her if she wants something
she always says no...
then 2 or 3 minutes later she wants it.
UGH
Am trying to be patient but it is hard.
Summer or Autumn Blessings To All?
Janice
Janice, you have angel wings. The way you take care of your mother and see to her comforts and small pleasures is so admirable. Life is so short...
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It is difficult sometimes taking care of our loved ones it will e 2 years next month since I started being Larry's caregiver-we are together though. I love seeing your home photos. I have a piece of yellow ware we bought it from a lady that was selling most of her things-i put a note with it at the time it had been in her family for many years take care hugs
ReplyDeleteLucky you have an understanding employer. Mine was like that when I had to care for my husband. Being a caregiver to a loved one is a tough job. Wish they could discover why her blood levels keep dropping.
ReplyDeleteIt's a major change in your household and not easy. I hope she settles in and things get a little calmer before her surgery.
ReplyDeleteYour home looks so cozy. I love that rocking horse!
God bless you for all you are doing for your sweet mom. It is not easy being a caregiver. Thankfully you have an understanding boss.
ReplyDeleteOf course I absolutely LOVE your stone fruit!
Hugs to you, your decorations are wonderful I hope your mom is enjoying them also.
ReplyDeleteCathy
You know my mom died in 2003. It was so hard. I do understand you are exhausted, and you work too.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is I don't think one day looking back, that you will be sorry. You will feel good you did what you did.
Love your fall colors.
Love the rocking horse.
ReplyDeleteIt can be trying at times taking care of a parent. God bless you. I took care of my dad the last year of his life. It was hard at times but something I was happy to do.
Janice your decor is really lovely and says Autumn! You're a gem to be taking care of your Mom. I know it's super hard at times but like some of the comments above, I know you'll be glad you did. I feel for your Mom too. I'm sure this isn't the way she wants things to be but hopefully it will get better for her down the recovery road and she can get her surgery too. Praying for you and for your family.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Janice. It does sound like patience is what is most required with your mom right now. I do hope here surgery goes well and she might not need the extra blood transfusion. Your decor is so so lovely. I love it all. I have never heard the term "keeping room", but I will look it up. What a gorgeous post.... especially with taking care of your mom and all. Thankful for a sister to join you!
ReplyDeleteI looked it up, Janice and I too have a "keeping room"..."an overflow space off the kitchen where friends and family can sit in a comfy chair and chat as delicious aromas waft around them while the cook makes a meal." I am so excited - I recently made over this space which used to hold a dining table and chairs and now it is indeed a "keeping room". You have inspired me to make it even cozier!
ReplyDeleteIt takes a very special sort, Janice, to do what you are doing. Don't you ever forget that. I loved my mom with my entire heart and soul but knew I could never care for her in my home. Yes, the situation was different, and there were other factors, but still... Even though I know, intellectually, it wasn't possible, my heart doesn't and the guilt will never leave. I often wonder what people did years and years ago when there was no question that, if an elder (or other) needed care, they would be taken in and cared for by family. We did it with my own grandmother...but I am coming to understand that it couldn't possibly have been an easy solution in every (if any?) situation. Praying for you...for patience, understanding, strength, and everything else you need. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteJanice,
ReplyDeleteBless you during this time with your mama. I know it’s hard. I pray a special strength for you!
I love all the decor but I really love the corner with the cross stitch signs (I think that is what they are) it speaks absolutely cozy to me.
The faux mum sounds like a sweet touch 🌸 And yes, the plastic really does help in the winter—it’s such a practical solution while waiting on bigger updates. Sometimes those little fixes make a world of difference! 🏡❄️
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Your Autumn design is just beautiful, Janice. I especially love the rocking horse and the browns. I'm sorry about your mom. I really understand your frustration -- it's so difficult to set parameters with someone you love and especially if they might not be quite picking up on them or remembering them. I wish you had extra help. Hope all goes well with the surgery and she'll be back with professional care soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Janice, being a caregiver myself, I totally get it. My house is a mess too but we have to prioritize and let go of a lot of things that are less important. Life is too short so we have to make the best of it.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Julia
Hi my friend, I am praying for you. Please keep us updated.
ReplyDeleteI do love your chair.
Happy Autumn!
Carla
The wood quilt block and the horse go so well together! How lovely all of the colors of your collections are together! My heart and prayers go to you as you tend and take care of your mom. It is never easy to take care of anyone, especially an elderly person. I will keep her in prayers for all to go well with her surgery and healing process. Wishing you happy fall days.
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