30 October 2000: I've spent the day searching for just the right kinds of shells, both on the beach and in the shops. From the beach, I found groupings of particular shells, either by colors or species. These I shall display as collections. From the shops I found a variety of shells for my "one of a kinds", to be displayed individually.
I'm looking forward to returning home and working on my house! I wonder if I should name it - at least just yet? Perhaps not. But when the time is right.......
I simply must have something that will consume me in its wake! Otherwise, I shall miss Nigel terribly. There it is, in a nutshell. The reason.
11 November 2000: It's been awhile, I know. Christmas - decorating the house (another passion of mine) - has consumed me the past few days. Though not to the point where it's kept me from purchasing several new items! And then, there is the fun of decorating the cabinet house for Christmas!
Today I bought two new books, and I also bought a nice little linen cupboard (for the bathroom I think) and a nice little chest. I also found some tiny miniatures for the Cabinet House's doll house! I found everything at Hartlex Antiques Mall (except for the books).
I'm forever "looking" for items now. It's funny how once this bug has bitten you, you look at the world in a completely different way. Everything you look at, you wonder "Is it small enough? Will it fit? Can I use any part of this?"
Nigel refers to me as being in "la la land". It is a whole different world, I must admit. But a nice world! I'm hoping to finish decorating soon so I can return to the (doll) house! Finally I've found something which tears at me as much as - if not more than - Christmas. My Cabinet House!
P.S. I've purchased "wood" for the flooring. Popsicle sticks!!
Jan Fursdon
Madison, Alabama
