A Little Detour

It's been awhile since we last shared any DIY projects here at Obachan chi's. I have missed sharing what we have been up too. But in all honesty I've had to personally slow down from any physical activities that would strain myself because our family will be welcoming a precious baby into our family from early August. I know a lot of you have been checking in from time to time to see what we have been up too. Thank you for your interest and support in all that we are doing at the little farmhouse to give it the love and care it deserves. It still remains a labour of love for our family.

But of course when things had settled down with my baby bump I couldn't help but complete just one project......

It goes without saying that we are very happy with our little kitchen at Obachan chi's. Happy that we relocated it from the back of the house to the front and also happy that we kept it's construction simple and I guess quite minimalistic for our use. However there was always something not quite finished or right.

  

After leaving it for awhile and thinking about it for a long time, I finally cracked open my tin of paint and started painting with my assistant, who was more happy to help with the process.

And I am here to say that I am very pleased with the results, because now the legs of the kitchen bench just blend in with the lower black walls.

 

The Easter bunny even delivers to Izu!

Apart from this simple update we have been taking it easy at the farmhouse and just enjoying time together rather than trying to tackle too many DIY projects. Of course there is still much to do, but sometimes you just need to slow down and enjoy the local area and all it has to offer.

Summer oranges ready for jams and sorbet!

One thing we like to do on the first morning after we arrive is to take a walk to our Yorimichi market where local farmers and businesses sell their goods from seasonal fruit and vegetables to home baked breads, cakes and Japanese sweets. On this particular morning during the season of Spring we were greeted by this beautiful display of cherry blossoms that line the river bank.

An attraction that the local community has started to draw in tourists to stop and enjoy the area is life- like paper mache people set up in typical Japanese activities. Like below where children like to pay festival games with balloons. Can you see my assistant amongst these children?

 

And again, a scene of a family enjoying the outdoors with my assistant joining them!

 

The pace of country life in Obachan chi's town really makes you slow down, unwind and enjoy the simple things in life, which is the big attraction for many who visit. We are now enjoying the season of Summer and with many days spent at the beach and the cool waters at local rocks pools.