MEET THE CARDINALS (and maybe a new desk)

ADDENDUM AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST

Mr. and Mrs Cardinal surprised me with an early morning visit.  I was totally unprepared – still in pj’s and hair not combed.  But, as luck would have it they were only interested in a little drink from the pond

 

and the view from the tree off my back stoop.

  Then it was off to see the neighbor.

In other news, I’ve been looking for a desk – a little cottagey or shabby chic to replace this –

I couldn’t resist throwing papers all over the desk and really junking it up.   Oh wait, I didn’t have to – it was already like that.

I need more room  than my old spinet desk provides.  I always used this as a piece of funiture to hold some pictures and maybe a small vase and a couple of candle sticks but now I need a desk that will hold desk stuff like bills, receipts etc.   I think I’ve found it --- (on Craig’s List for $150)

  

I’ll let you know later today.

I did get the desk.  I’m excited to get it here – hopefully tomorrow – and get it set up.  I think I’m going to try using my old “cornshed” bookshelf as a hutch.  If I like the way it works, I’ll probably paint it white and do a little distressing as the finish on it is almost black.  We will see.