put·ter 2
v. put·tered, put·ter·ing, put·ters
v.intr.
To occupy oneself in an aimless or ineffective manner.
v.tr.
To waste (time) in idling: puttered away the hours in the garden.
[Probably alteration of potter, probably frequentative of Middle English poten, to poke, push, from Old English potian.]
put
ter·er n.
ter·er n.
Do you ever start out cleaning but end up puttering instead? Yesterday an attempt to de-clutter the kitchen counters cost me valuable time as I began to “putter!” Another habit/inclination that I picked up from my mom I suppose. Sometimes however, it’s precisely what one needs. And it makes cleaning slightly, more attractive.
This putter session resulted in a temporary (summer) fix to adorn my terribly outdated garden window. I picked up the fun outdoor party lights (above) recently and decided that they might add some glam inside, as I (Cinderella) wash (load in the new dishwasher) the dishes. Now, how can I construct a valance out of some of these vintage/antique garden prints and seed catalogs collected over the years. Ideas anyone? Not to worry, I’ll scan & print, to preserve the charming ephemera.
The results of your puttering are beautiful. I love to putter, it seems as though when you finally get around to task it’s a bit more enjoyable! Have a great day Cinderella! Your kitchen is beautiful.
Great example of creative cleaning and so inspirational!
Beautiful photos! I love the lights abd the window box! I plan to find some puttering time in a few weeks.
Your window makes me feel good. I love LOVE the little lamp!
Hi Joy – Oh good. The lamp is this little fixture clamped onto an old can handle. It’s been in my window for years & years. The rest of the garden cans/pots I’ve collected for years & years. 😉
hello Janet, how about taking some string an attaching it across the the window than use wooden clothes pins to hang your seed packets? that would be a quick fix 🙂
Yes, good idea and I just bought some miniture ones.