The Tip of the Iceberg
By DianneN
@DianneN (247183)
United States
December 17, 2021 3:46pm CST
Briefly, we had massive and mighty tall trees removed in October and November. Then I went berserk decorating with outdoor solar lights, a white wrought iron bench, wind spinners, and 3 outdoor “crystal” chandeliers, one of which is in my photo. Had acres of leaves blown, a long row of rhododendrons cut down, and many shrubs removed or cut back.
Had our kitchen trim and walls painted. Also had most of our library/old family room painted. The wall of built ins will be done in January. Dread emptying the shelves and cabinets.
Electrician met 3 times. He with do some outdoor and indoor work beginning Monday.
Went shopping for pendant lighting for over our kitchen island. Waiting for the order to arrive and to pick up smart lightbulbs.
Met with several contractors multiple times and finalizing plans for a huge Trex deck leading from our new deck. A stone patio will be added with a fire pit. Hopefully, will be built in early April. So excited to look for outdoor furniture.
Also in the process of designing a raised bed garden with fencing. That better be ready for gardening season!
Will have to refurnish our library/old family room. No time to look for sofas , fabrics, area rug, wall paint, etc.
Our younger son is having a new powder room put in. Hubs is helping him and the contractors. lol
Our older son is the only smart one. He’s in Barbados with the family taking life easy.
He had his birthday December 6th and tomorrow hubs is having his birthday.
Those are just a few of the things keeping me from having time to myLot. Just the tip of a huge iceberg.
Hey, I tried my best to keep this brief!32 people like this
33 responses
I tend to put antiques outside but looking for a pretty ornament for one of the stands I have.@DianneN (247183)
• United States
17 Dec 21
@noni1959 That sounds so pretty.
We had a load of trees removed from the woods in front of our house. I need to do something with that area. I want more lawn, but hubs and my son told me stumps need to be removed and a ton of fill has to be brought in, so no go. I will plant more shrubs and decorate with sculptures, birdbaths, flagstones, etc. I’m having so much fun sparkling up the outdoors. lol
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@Tina30219 (82447)
• Onaway, Michigan
17 Dec 21
Yeah I can see why you have not been here but glad to see you back. I look forward to seeing pictures of the updates once they are all finished
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@Tina30219 (82447)
• Onaway, Michigan
18 Dec 21
@DianneN I look forward to seeing you when you pop in
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@averygirl72 (38442)
• Philippines
17 Dec 21
Wow lots of plan to improve your place. How nice crystal chandeliers for outdoors
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@Deepizzaguy (106780)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Dec 21
I enjoyed reading of your work at home.
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@Deepizzaguy (106780)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Dec 21
@DianneN You are welcome.
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
17 Dec 21
Wow you have been busy! Love your crystal chandelier in your photo!
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@FourWalls (71508)
• United States
18 Dec 21
I’m tired from just reading this. AND broke from reading it, too. 
Happy birthday to your hubby. And it’s Shabbat, so put your feet up and rest for a day!!!!! You sound as though you need it!
Happy birthday to your hubby. And it’s Shabbat, so put your feet up and rest for a day!!!!! You sound as though you need it!3 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (111822)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Dec 21
It looks lovely. Hope you get everything done
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@wolfgirl569 (111822)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Dec 21
@DianneN Keep after them. But if not I grew mine in large pots against the fence this year and they did great.
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
18 Dec 21
@wolfgirl569 That may be what I may have to do.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
18 Dec 21
Remodeling needed time to time, checking & renewing home important, buy hard work. Mylot will be here, waiting, so don't worry.2 people like this
@DianneN (247183)
• United States
21 Dec 21
@oahuwriter So true. The electrician and his crew will be here at 7:30AM sharp
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
21 Dec 21
@DianneN
Home owners, go through a lot. Keeping home up to date, safe and comfy is having work. You're right, when it's all done, it'll be very worth it.
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@ptrikha_2 (47375)
• India
18 Dec 21
I can imagine how wild and mad you must be getting with so much work!
I feel like a lazy sloth who does things at a much lower pace!
However, we could have some repairs coming up for Bathroom seepage in the coming months.
That would be very disturbing as I am also working out of home.
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@ptrikha_2 (47375)
• India
21 Dec 21
@DianneN
Once our inside work would start, even we would be mad.
But what worries me more would be uts probable impact on ny work.
@DianneN (247183)
• United States
20 Dec 21
It all began with one tree that fell into other trees after a tropical storm that my cleaning lady noticed 
Everything snowballed from there.
Thanks! It twinkles in the sunshine and lights up at night. I bought one for my son, too. His girlfriend loves twinkles
Everything snowballed from there.
Thanks! It twinkles in the sunshine and lights up at night. I bought one for my son, too. His girlfriend loves twinkles1 person likes this
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
18 Dec 21
holidays are always busy - love what you shared (the picture) looks really nice!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
21 Dec 21
@DianneN i really like what you shared in the picture - inspired me to go put out the lights in front of the house (they have been in a box for the last 2 months)!!!
