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I've Been Thinking

I've Been Thinking...those three words bring a look of terror to my husband's eyes.  He usually bows his head and rubs his forehead.  That's his signal for "Lord help me"! My hubby says that those three words always mean work for him! Guess what? He is completely correct! I'm sure I'm not the only one who utters those words. How about any of you?

I love to move things around...usually big things.  We have a farmhouse (like you couldn't figure that out with my blog title 😏), which has two rooms on the right of a center hall and two rooms on the left. I have swapped my dining room for the reading room and back again too many times to count.  I am a little ashamed to say that not only does this involve moving furniture, but it also involves moving a chandelier.  I didn't realize how heavy the chandelier was until I had to help hold it! Yikes!

So, I've been thinking again. This time my vision involves our living room and our reading room.  You can read more about my reading room here at Still Woods Farmhouse Reading Room.  I love curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee or tea in my Reading Room. Its such cozy room, so I hope what we are about to do won't ruin that atmosphere.  Mr Darcy has been running around the Reading Room wondering what is going on? A room that was once full is now almost bare...more room for running!
So wish us luck and I'll do a few Before and Afters later, but for now, this may give you a glimpse of what my poor, sweet husband goes through whenever I act on those three words!

Blessings from Lynda and Mr Darcy of
Still Woods Farmhouse

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  1. Have fun. Link to your reading room doesn't work.

    Happy Summer ~ FlowerLady

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    1. Thanks Lorraine! I just fixed the link. Have a great afternoon!
      Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

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  2. Those three words make my husband quiver. Ha! It will be fun to see what you've thought out.

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    1. HI Ellen! We are finished with one room and working on the other, but I'm about to post my new Reading Room results! I love it!!
      Happy 4th and blessing from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

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  3. That usually means the same thing here. I can't wait to see what you decide. I like the idea of the reading room and the extra seating for family dinners.

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    1. Men just don't like the words! I can't wait to post my results. I am loving what we did!
      Happy July 4th and Blessing from Lynda at Still Woods Farmhouse

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