Happenings around Duke Manor Farm
Happenings around Duke Manor Farm including my recent mishap with my face, how pretty spring looks and our latest project
Hope your day is just as lovely as it is around here in North East Georgia. Spring is definitely showing her stuff around here and we may even have a bit of summer sneaking in throughout the week. The pool is ready for the swim season but still a bit too cool….for me anyways. The nights are still chilly so it’s not warming up so fast. But at least it’s ready when it is.
Ouch that hurt
About a week ago I was cutting a branch off of a tree and it whacked me in the face. Hate when that happens. I was laying low for most of the week for obvious reasons. It has now been 7 days and the only evidence of the tree whack is some bruising under my eye. Nothing that my foundation and concealer can’t hide if needed. By the way, tree branches are no joke ya’ll. It hurt so bad. I’ve linked my foundation for you because it’s that good….I know.
Happy Birthday to Me
Black eye or not I ushered in my birthday over the weekend. I was totally spoiled by my sweet husband and kids. They had breakfast and dinner all set up on the patio and it was so cute that each of them was designated with something to do. Dad actually surprised me with his birthday celebration skills and covered every special little detail.
Finished up one project….start another
We also celebrated finishing one project and starting another. That’s how we roll around here. The ‘one month’ repaint the ceiling, hang new lights and seal the stone floor only took us close to five months. I will have more pictures of the room and why on earth it took us so long in another post. For now here’s a peek of the space.
And here’s the next project. We are making some small updates to our ‘new’ Dining Room. More about that in another post. For now here’s a progress shot that started the morning of my birthday. Happy birthday to me!
My kids have 3 weeks of school left so I am trying to get done everything I should have finished during the school year. Isn’t that how it always happens.
Have a great week!
grateful
for life
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Looking forward to this project reveal. Dang, that mean ole tree branch!!
Oh my word, your eye looks like it really hurt. Thank goodness for good foundation and concealer. Love the new paint job and can’t wait to see what is going on with the dining room.
So thankful to the Lord it didn’t damage your eye. Yes those branches really hurt…I’ve had that happen to me. Rest up and Happy Birthday !
Looking forward to seeing more. Wow!! That tree was mean to you!
Glad you’re feeling better and healing nicely! It’s happened to me too…a branch got me driving through our almond orchard. It was such a surprise…WACK, right across my face. I cried all the way back to the house! =(
Happy belated birthday! =)
Oh my Laura!….It is good you weren’t hurt any further!!!…hope you are well on your way to mending and not needing any more concealer! So sorry!….You are always doing something around the house in-between all of the kids activities..you are super woman….and Happy Birthday Super Woman!
Hmmm, I think I can figure out the new dining space…..looks intriguing! Have a great week!!! xoxo’s
Happy Birthday! I think our kids are more thoughtful when they are little as opposed to adults! lol!
Good thing you had that visor on when the tree limb reached out and smacked you. The damage to your eye could have been terrible.
I am green with envy over your pool. I’d be in it all day!
Happy painting! But take your time..your kids will probably have all sorts of plans with their friends.
Jane
I am so sorry for your hurting. Even with the scratches you are cute. Hope you feel better soon.
So glad that your face is healing. Oh, that must have been so painful. Glad that you had such a nice birthday and your family treated you like a Queen!
Your backyard is so beautiful, Laura. You have done such a fabulous job of everything. So nice that the pool is ready and just waiting to be enjoyed!
No more cutting those branches by yourself!
Blessings!
My gosh Laura, thank goodness it didn’t go into your eye. It’s a bit startling when things come at your face.
Good thing for make you p but you’re adorable.
Now stop being a chicken and get in your beautiful pool.
Cindy
nice way to celebrate a birthday! hope your’s was a happy one.
Happy belated birthday, my friend! And that tree branch really did a number on you! There’s a reason I avoid outdoor work around here. Ha! 🙂