Showing posts with label Quilting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quilting. Show all posts

Saturday, June 6, 2015

My Cozy Corner


This is my favorite cozy corner.  It's a corner in the master bedroom
right next to a little vintage bookshelf filled with books and behind the
chair is a floor to almost ceiling window that over looks the back
porch.  

This little chair is just my size ~ not too big and not too small.
I love it's white pique slip cover and the cozy quilt on it's back that's
so handy to wrap myself up when I get a bit chilly.  David likes
to keep the thermostat set on freezing lol :-)  The light that comes in
behind me is perfect for reading, but when the skies darken as they
often do here close to the Gulf, there is a little vintage lamp right
next to me to brighten the page.  The little footstool belonged to my
Grandfather and I painted it white and covered it in a shabby rose 
patterned fabric.    It's just the perfect spot for a little alone time
with a cup of tea and a good book.




See that patchwork pillow on the right?  It was one of my first quilting
projects.  I made it for my Mom to use in her sewing room.  I purchased
the quilt at one of my favorite shops back in Idaho.  Although I miss my
Idaho friends, I am so thankful for Facebook and texting because I
hear from many of them all the time.  My Mom's best friend back there
calls me all the time to see how I am.  She was worried about me during
all the flooding in Texas.  And another friend of mine texted me at
4:00 am (3:00 am Mountain time) to see if we were okay.  She couldn't 
sleep and happened to see the massive storms over Texas on the weather
channel.  My adopted sister Robin does the same thing.  And Judy too!

Isn't technology wonderful in an age where we are spread out
all over the place?  Love it!



This is the book I have just started reading.  It's been on my bookshelf
for quite a few years ~ sadly unread.  I have only finished one chapter
and am already hooked.  I am sad that I never read it before, but now
delighted that I saved it for just such a time in my life.

One of my blog readers suggested I start a list of my favorite books.
That's a great suggestion and I will do it and more.  I am going to 
start reviewing some of my favorites that you might enjoy too.
Although I love novels, I am a big fan of non~fiction, so expect
to see several non~fiction titles on my list.

Have a wonderful weekend and I hope y'all have a cozy little
corner in your cottage too that is just perfect for you!

BTW ~ while I am in my cozy comfy reading chair, Bentley is
curled up in another comfy chair nearby.  He is always
close by and has his own favorite spots too.

Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Invitation to a Quilting Tea


There are two things I really enjoy ~ sipping tea and quilting.





I wish you could all come over and join me.  
Maybe ...



you will provide the incentive I need to finish a quilt I started quite some
time ago.  It is becoming very vintage now!


What do you think Bentley ~ will Momma ever finish that quilt?
If she does, will you feature it in your magazine?  After you 
take a nap on it of course!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley





Friday, May 20, 2011

A Few of My Favorite Pinks


Spode in pink.



Tiny tea cups with pink roses.



More miniature chairs with pink pillows.



Tom Kitten.



And of course, quilting in pink!

Look for more favorites at ~


Bentley wants you all to know that he is feeling
"in the pink" and is very busy chasing squirrels and
cats too. Sorry Tom Kitten!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Transformed Cabinet on the Back Porch

This Monday I am joining Susan's Metamorphosis Monday over at her lovely blog Between Naps on the Porch, Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for Today's Thrifty Treasures and Cielo for Show Off Your Cottage at her blog The House in the Roses. Here is a little cabinet I found at a thrift shop. I liked it because of it's shutter doors.


It's really a simple little piece that has a few shelves inside. I thought it might make a nice cabinet to store fabric stashes for quilting. Today I decided to give it a shabby chic finish, so I took it outside to paint.



Bentley usually follows me where ever I go, so of course he had to investigate. He brought his "mini me" along. "No Bentley, there are no treats in this cabinet".


I gave it a light coat of white paint and changed the knobs to glass ones.


I hung it up on my back porch and here is a peak inside ... to the left and ...


to the right.


Now I have a place to store fat quarters and a couple of jars with buttons and thread and some fabric trim too. I have room to keep a small sewing basket on top and an antique spool holder on top.


Thank you for visiting me today. Don't forget to stop by and visit Susan, Rhoda and Cielo too for great thrifty transformations in charming cottages!!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

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