At the table, and planning a makeover -

I know what you're thinking. . . . . . . she's gone nuts with the bread baking!

I definitely am enjoying my long forgotten joy at actually taking a loaf of

crusty golden bread from my very own oven, however this post is really to

 share my idea about tablecloths, so keep reading please.

These loaves are not sourdough, just the quick and easy no-knead white boules, 

but they are so good. Have sliced and frozen most of these two for morning toast 

or grilled cheese sandwiches later.

Big news is that my sourdough starter is now ready! In fact, during the night it

 bubbled and grew so much it overflowed it's glass container - which luckily I'd

 stood in a large bowl just in case - when I noticed it really going to town last

 evening around 11:00 pm.

Just amazing what flour and water can accomplish!

This evening I'll be making my first real sourdough loaf. It will do its bulk rise

over night (8-10 hours). Tomorrow morning I'll coax the dough onto a lightly

 floured board for folding, let it rest about an hour for a second rise, then bake.

Fingers will be crossed.

So, on to the tablecloths as promised.

Notice my indigo blue one here. I've wanted a raw-edged linen cloth to layer

with the French antique linens I often use on the rectangular farm table.

After pricing them and finding them very expensive, I decided to 'make' my own.

I bought a twin sized linen sheet (Garnet Hill), large enough for a good drop

 so that it's visible under the other cloths. . . . .  .and literally ripped off all four

 stitched edges. Dropped it into the washing machine, then pulled off 

all the loose, somewhat tangled threads it ended up with. Dried in dryer,

no ironing required if you're looking for that rustic/country look.

Can work for a round table such as this one also.

I'm excited today as I've also started on a new project which will keep me busy

over the next couple of months. Our master bedroom - which is downstairs and

 will most likely be a godsend in these so-called golden years - needs a total 

makeover from floor to ceiling.  Yesterday I squeezed in a painter visit for an 

estimate, spent several hours looking at paint colors (but still have to make a

 decision and go buy samples to slap on the wall!). . . . and we furniture shopped. 

More on this makeover as it progresses.

Anyone else working on a winter house project?

Good time of year to get started, especially as decluttering can be done

 at the same time and, let's face it, staying indoors requires more creative

moments than just knitting whilst TV binge watching, and eating comfort foods!

It will also mean one less room to 'spring clean' as that part is built into

a room makeover. Yes, there's method in my madness!