I'm not one for New Year's Resolutions, but I do intend to play more in 2013. I'm not sure how I will be more playful. However . . .
I had a moment of inspiration and decided I would get the cuckoo clock out. Cuckoo clocks are as much toys as tools.
I bought this cuckoo clock a few years ago at a yard sale ($5.00). I came to learn that Randy grew up with a cuckoo clock and knew how to get this one running and entertaining the household.
I have two broken down cuckoo clocks that my parents bought in Europe in the 50's. Between Christmas and New Year I took them to a repair lady who said they were beyond repair.
I'm a little sad, but I am hashing over ideas to transform them into art or lamps . . .
Our communication center got a new fun look with a vintage slate chalkboard and a "cork board", which I made from an old tomato colored frame, adhesive cork tiles, and vintage dishtowel.
I decided to use a potholder woven on a loom for an eraser.