Picnic Basket? Junk Drawer?

Bought a picnic basket at an auction the other day. It was an estate auction and I got it for only $10. I'm using it to store tools like a hammer, screwdrivers, and containers of nails and screws. Also, duct tape, wall anchors, etc.
So much prettier than a junk drawer. And drawers in my tiny kitchen are at a premium.
Beaujolais was very curious. Wish I had opened it. She might have jumped inside to explore, and that would have been a cute picture.

Friendship

Beauty is not only visible. A good friendship is a beautiful thing to have.
I am grateful for my many friends.

Autumn Log Cabin - in progress

One of my WIPs is an autumn colored log cabin. The strips are small and irregular in width. I'm trying to keep them rectangular, but sometimes they have a mind of their own.

The blocks haven't been attached to each other yet; I think I've got too much "light" in that one area.

Beaujolais pillow

My first try at a pet portrait turned out pretty good. I plan to do another version for the quilt show. It was fun. I think the main factor in its success was a really good photograph.

Amaryllis by Morning

My amaryllis finally bloomed. And I got a picture of the sunrise, as seen down the street.

My new kitchen

The best thing about the new house is the kitchen. Lots of room. The table can fit with all four leaves.
Just wish there were a few more drawers in the cabinets.

Unpacking

What a chore. So much stuff. ugh.