Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Are You Laughing at Me.???

I can't help but smile back at this pig.  I been grumpy today.  A smile has not crossed my face until I saw this guy. I am working on a kitchen design that would be great if they didn't need a fridge or could do with a European size one.  We tried to move a wall, but it is a 100 year old apartment and needs a support beam upstairs and below, plus a huge cast iron down pipe right in the middle.  When an Engineer and Architect are iffy, and you are responsible for all damage to other units incurred, you do the wise thing and either move, or work within the walls.

I hate walls.  How great it would be to add the walls after.  Anyway, so the elusive fridge placement, slow software, and horribly cold (minus 14Celcius) weather has made me a tad huffy.  Mr. Raz just bought me a big slice of Baklava dripping in honey.  So, IF I solve my puzzle, I get to eat it.

My sister shot this pig at Bronte Creek Park.  A park within a big suburb.
He is so happy to see her, he is smiling.
She walks her dog here daily and the pigs rush out to greet her and her bag of apples, carrots or whatever.
By SHOT it,
I mean with her camera.

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24 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I want one...pig I mean!
    sorry about your wall/fridge/layout issues.
    Yes...I'm all for no walls! I want my next home to be a huge empty warehouse/loft-ish space...just space!

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  2. OliveJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Eat it before you solve your puzzle as the sugar is fuel at least for a moment. It sounds like a joyless venture to me until you get to the pretty bits. I wish I could send you my warm sun...it was 57 degrees here and I am thrilled with that. First sun in 20 days. ♥O

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    How cute! You definately can't be grumpy after seeing this adorable guy!

    Thanks for the smiles :)

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  4. AmesJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    My old boyfriend's parents built a house in the 1950's that had a refrigerator that looked like wall cabinets over a counter top. Don't they make those anymore?

    Love me some Baklava too! Smiling at the pink pig. It's nice of your sis to treat him to apples during this freezing winter!~Ames

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  5. JohannaJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I know Bronte Creek! We went there when Noah was a wee babe.
    Good luck tackling your project. xox

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  6. oldgreymareJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    SOO-EE SOO-EE here piggy piggy : D

    xx
    z

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    It is one thing to sit and worry about your own home and it's layout. It is an entirely different world to worry about pleasing a client and it's closest inhabitants....My heart groans for you dilema.

    I hope you can figure this one out with as little damage as possible to the other units.

    Did you see Sarah 101? UGH. was not impressed with the green cabinet doors, what is she thinking?

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  8. Sarah BJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    I'm glad you clarified which was your sister shot the pig! I wonder if he had cold feet?

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  9. Bethany DirksenJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    I definitely did a double take of 'shot the pig.' Haha...good clarification! Glad he was around to make your day better :)

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  10. erin's art and gardensJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    love the porker! eat the baklava.

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  11. Nellie from Beyond My GardenJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I feel your pain. I live in a log home my husband began 35 years ago while he was in college. We continually try to find a way to replace a ladder with real steps around a supporting beam. Good luck with your kitchen design issues.

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  12. Silver StrandsJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    HAHAHA! glad she had her camera and not her gun. anyway ... whatever makes you smile is worth looking at!

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  13. Pinecone CampJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I'm now sending this page to a couple of stressed out people today. I love his face! Good luck with that kitchen - sounds like a tricky one.

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  14. Bettina GoodwinJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Haha! Glad you clarified what you meant by shot cause I was about to make a smart a__ comment about it.

    Hope you sort out the kitchen problem and keep that smile on!

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  15. Victoria MusiccoJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I love that this little piggy brought you a smile to your gloomy day.
    Good luck Raz...thank goodness for people like you who can help solve other peoples dilemma's...creating beautiful environments for others to live in is truly a wonderful gift that you have.

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  16. Victoria MusiccoJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    p.s. I know your name is Chania...hope you don't mind the 'Raz' slip up.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Raz, the thing about the comments is you need it to make friends, how would I have met you? I love your blog. If I could not comment who would I tell my excitement too?

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  18. pamqJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Glad to know the pig is still alive and well.

    And just go ahead and eat your treat!

    The answer to your fridge will come..........

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  19. lisaroyJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I love Bronte Creek Park - it doesn't even feel like you're in the 'burbs! You had me worried that poor little piggie met his demise! Of course if you were talking to my step father-in-law, he would have taken that literally (he hunts deer - can you imagine???) Hope you've been able to work out a plan :)

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  20. for the love of a houseJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    ohhhh, I would love to have a piggy to see on our walk every day! how fun would that be! ella would love him.

    hope you solved the kitchen caper.... dang walls;)

    joan

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  21. The Boston LadyJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    How funny and cute.... but I think he really knows that you had that piece of delicious Baklava and wanted it! Hope the walls don't drive you crazy. Ann

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  22. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I am so not laughing at you! http://jaxxvixx.blogspot.com/2011/01/hey-sista.html

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  23. Vintage EJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    I hate walls too! I live in a three level townhouse, and I want to knock out a few walls, but I am consciously aware that if I take them out, I might end up in a pile of rubble, which is not really the end result I'm hoping for. It is terribly frustrating to not be able to do what you want...But I have seen your creative genius at work and you will come up with a solution! Take a break and eat the Baklava...look at a few more photos that make you laugh, and you'll figure this out. (Maybe your clients can share the fridge with the neighbours... :-)

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  24. MelissahJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I just discovered your lovely blog. I'm just new into blogging & have just finished off my own blog on fashion & interior design.
    scrapbook-melissah.blogspot.com
    I had a lot of fun putting it together. I would love your feedback on it if you've got a spare minute.
    x
    Melissah

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I love to read each and every comment and are thrilled that you take the time to send one. Thank you so much. Chania

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