Playing again....

When there is snow on the ground, again.... is a good time to retreat to my room and get out my toys and play.  Then, I look around and see all the projects that are mid-way to being done and decide to go ahead and play anyway!  Of course, that room does need to be cleaned up and organized, again!  You see, it has other "stuff" in it, too!  Two sewing machines, four chairs, my very old, huge, solid work table (love that piece) and......my many, assorted collections of  valuable play things.  It's not a large room!   The decision had been made to get rid of some of it!  A sewing machine for instance.  Thought the choice was made as to which one until yesterday.  Upon reviewing the options, discovered that extra machine (given to us) is an early White Rotary.  Early as in likely 1918 or 1920's.  It does have a motor attached and it does run and I do love antiques!  Sewing is not a priority any longer, yet having a machine around is nice.  What fun to have an actual antique to use instead of the bland 1980's model, also taking up space.  Guess which gets to go?  Looking into having the White Rotary go in for lube and oil job and saying "good bye" to the eighties model, (is it an antique, also?)  Almost, right? 

Lovely

Seems, I became a bit sidetracked with the excitement of  making a different decision!  Back on track with "playing."  Rather than proceed with any of the unfinished projects scattered around creating clutter, it was more enticing to  create more clutter.  What better way than a new fantasy box?  So that's what I did instead.  Even added a title to this one.  "The Harlequin of Time."  It is wacky and it was fun!

 

Here she is, among her surprises.

 

 

 

Which are included on sides and back of the piece.  For me, these are great fun.  No one gave me any rules I had to follow and I can just be free, wacky and do as I please.  If you feel a desire to "set yourself free," try one of these.  

AND, of course, our ladies.  "Minnie", "Frieda", "Shy", all have their identities now.  Three more to go.  All six might have a touch of "garage fever" as we wait for this weather to stabilize, or perhaps they have become accustomed to their luxuries.  Once they adapt as outside girls, then we will feel better to let them adjust in a gradual fashion.  Since becoming a "chicken mama" it is hard to let them out into the real world!  We rate their happiness by the 6 egg days that have been happening.  
Wishing you peaceful, happy moments in these troubled times out there in the real world.  Our own "back steps" with the 'welcome" mat out and our minds open seems the best for now.