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Unravelling - week 8

The balcony reno is coming along nicely (at least as far as I can tell). There have been some not-so-good days with lots of dust, and the concrete sealant made the house smell like almonds for a couple of days, but now it is looking smooth and I think they will be tiling soon.

 Because outside renovations during a pandemic weren't enough, we're getting our kitchen done too:

 I love our kitchen, but before we moved in, someone painted the cupboard doors with cheap house paint. It made it impossible to keep clean, and was starting to wear off, so I'm very pleased we can finally get them replaced. The new doors should be installed in less than two weeks. I'm very excited. 


 

After weeks of knitting projects that were finished very quickly, on Friday I started Kate Davie' Sleeve Island, a side to side, all over colourwork 4 ply jumper.That should slow me down! It is quite an enjoyable knit, and I'm loving the colours (which I dyed myself).  

 The reading went quite well this week. I'm reading Those Other Women by Nicola Moriarty.
It's a fun, chick-lit book focusing on the differences between  the childless by choice and whinging mothers! That is quite the oversimplification. Lets just say I'm enjoying it.

I'm still listening to The Caine Mutiny, which has picked up pace and is now quite amusing, and Leon and I are continuing to love American Gods. Choosing long books during this time seems like a very good idea!

As usual on a Wednesday I'm linking up with Kat and the Unravellers. Thanks for hosting, Kat! 


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  1. Kym20 May, 2020

    I love the colors you're using for your new knit! :-)

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