Not job work. Work around the ranch. I’ve been being sure to get a couple hours of chores done every day. Today I crafted, I guess. The end result was this.
I took the old brown naked tree and revived it.
First I spent a LONG time cutting the nonfunctional lights off. I’m so glad I found the wire cutters (they also helped me attach wreaths by the gate).
Then I tried to perk the tan tree up by painting it green. I artistically used two shades. It’s debatable how successful that was.
I did use paint designed for plastic, so maybe it will stick.
Still, since I spent all that time on it, I put it on a table and did my best to put lights on. I’m too short. There is also nothing on top yet. I wish I could find my white peacock from the house in Austin.
I put a bunch of old ornaments I found but stopped short of putting all the childhood ornaments of my older son. Made me sad. Next year I’ll find my nice ornaments and make a pretty tree. Until then, it’s at least cheerful.
Tomorrow no more holiday cheesiness. I hope to ride the horse.
The Hermits' Rest 