Friday, April 18, 2025

Curtains & A Pup On The Skoolie


Hello, friends.  The bedroom curtains were washed, ironed and hung.  I finished sewing the bedroom door curtain.  It's rather wonky, but it will be pulled open the vast majority of the time.  The only time it will be closed is when one of us is up, and the other is sleeping, so we'll be the only ones to see it.  As long as it serves its purpose, I'm going to call it good enough.  Joseph hung the tieback for it, which I purchased on Etsy.  It came as a two-pack.  We'd been needing a small hand towel holder for the bathroom.  Joseph suggested we change the orientation of the other one for that use, and I think it should work just fine.  I'll try to show it in use in an upcoming photo.

 


I've started trying to get the pups used to coming in the bus.  Though they came and went early on, ever since the door placement was changed, and the steps were made steeper, they've been less than enthusiastic.  Treats can help though.  I got them both in a few weeks ago.  On this day, McNibs came in, but Guinness said nothing doing.  We've tried a ramp of sorts, with burlap on it for traction, but it's a less than ideal solution.  McNibs actually came up the stairs as they were, knowing there were treats to be had.  I also encouraged him to check out his bed.  When I bought a shower caddy, for shampoo and such, my main concern was it have the minimum depth, as the space is so tiny.  When it arrived, it was too long for the space.  Thankfully, Joseph worked his metal fabricating magic on it, and it fits now.  That punch list is getting shorter by the day!


6 comments:

daisy g said...

Love the curtain for the door space. You two are certainly clever at making things work in your favor. Good to see McNibs. Enjoy this gift of a day!

Laurie said...

It is a gift of a day! Thanks so much, Daisy!

Andrea said...

It looks so warm and inviting...and I like the curtains. The curtain holder is nice! Who'd think your pups would be hesitant about going in! andrea

Laurie said...

Thank you! It probably has to do with the steep steps, and their stiff legs. Also, we don't have the stair treads placed yet, which would give them some traction instead of slick wood. Joseph is trying to find some tape/adhesive he'd be happy with.

Staci @Life At Cobble Hill Farm said...

Awww....the poor pups. Yes, treats certainly do make for enticement. Hopefully stair treads will make it easier for them. Wait until they see how many different places it will take them! Love the curtains - such a great idea for the doorway.

Laurie said...

I hope so too. I look forward to adventuring with them. If not, we'll work on a better ramp. Thanks, Stacy!