Friday, May 5, 2023
SMALL ADDITIONS TO MY LIVING ROOM CHAIR
On Tuesday I wrote about how I am working on my apartment to make it more comfy for me.
I started by arduously finding a new place for my record player.
There are a lot of other things I need to do, but I thought I would share some small things I am doing or have done.
This is the chair where I spend a lot of my time.
I have had this chair and its ottoman for quite a while and I hope to replace it with a recliner. (That will be a large change)
There were definitely some changes that I needed to make for the chair to work better for me.
I know that the weather is warming up, but I get cold in the air conditioning so I like to have a nice throw.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
RELOCATING THE RECORD PLAYER
I have decided that since I may live the rest of my life in this small apartment I want to make it as comfortable as I can.
Saturday I decided to get a start on that by finding a new place for my record player.
I love listening to my old vinyl records and wrote about it here.
I actually have two record players, but the one I listen to the most is the one pictured above and it has been in a somewhat awkward corner of my dining area.
It was difficult to sort through the records to choose what I wanted to listen to.
Finding the right spot proved to be more difficult than I thought it would be and I actually lugged that heavy record player into four places before I found the perfect one.
I had to move out all of the records and set the record player aside in order to move it.
The table itself is very light so that was the easiest part.
I also had to move things out of the places that I thought I might want the record player to be.
Once I set the record player on the table on the first three places I realized they wouldn't work.
Yikes, I can remember when I could move heavy furniture around.
Once I pushed the settee back about six inches I had the perfect place.
Now it is close to my chair and I can sit on the settee to sort through the records.
I am very happy with it.
Of course, moving the record player led to other things being relocated and I will share those later.
I think the problem with your comments not being sent to my email has been resolved and I can once again answer them.
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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
SPRING IS IN THE AIR
The spring flowers and blossoms have well and truly passed in my neck of the woods, but as a big lover of spring I am enjoying looking at all of the spring photos of those of you who are just now welcoming it in.
I know this has been a hard winter for many of you, so I feel sure you are happy to see spring waking up.
Spring on Instagram
What could be more beautiful than a massive bouquet of springtime multi-colored tulips by tinathelen.
My favorite spring flower is the tulip. Of course ours appeared in late January, so they are a late winter flower for us.
While you enjoy bringing spring inside you home don't forget that it is popping out all over.
My Life These Days
Did you do that?
When I was at my daughter's my grandchildren's ten year old cousin on their dad's side of the family looked down and plucked out a four leaf clover.
Apparently, like my older sister he has a knack for finding them.
It used to drive me crazy when my sister did that.
I think the last time I found a four leaf clover was when I was ten.
I left my phone in my pocket yesterday. It was my first Easter without Katy and like all of the other firsts in the last five months it was difficult.
I have become more disciplined about working out on the stationary bike this last week and I am trying to do two miles a day.
Listening to some of my favorite music makes the time go by more quickly.
Now, if I can just kick my chocolate addiction.
Hope everyone had a nice Easter weekend and that your spring is in the air.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
THE JOYS OF SPRING AND FEATURED SPACES
Spring is such a wonderful time of the year.
Everything feels so fresh and new.
I wonder if we somehow forget the joys of each new awakening from year to year.
Our weather here in Georgia has been pretty amazing this past week.
Temperatures in the 70s and 80s have sent me outside as much as possible.
This past Thursday I spent the afternoon at Cary's. I helped her plant some lettuce and then forced Tessa to sit out on the porch with me.
Not sure what happened to that girl who used to love the outdoors so much, but she has gone the way of so many kids and has her nose buried in her computer.
Featured Spaces
The roads and fields may be muddy, but a single flowering tree lets us know that spring is here.
Can you ever have too many potted daffodils in the spring?
I would say that roman_and_ivy have just the right amount.
Old French buildings and spring gardens make an ideal combination and thanks to charleygreyantiques we can imagine ourselves there.
What I'm Up To
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
FEATURED SMALL SPACE LIVING AND MORE 3/21/2023
Living in a small space, I always look for creative decor and organizational ideas.
I love decorating and have a lot in my apartment as a maximalist.
Today I went searching for some fresh ideas.
Featured Small Living Spaces
Spring is here and what I wouldn't give for a small outdoor space of my own.
If you are a gardener how could you not love this small colorful gardening space from Sue @talesfromwisteriacottage
I don't know about you, but I have gotten some great new decor ideas.
What I'm Up To
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Friday, March 17, 2023
MAKING MY COTTAGE BED
Every morning one of the first things I do is make my bed.
I love smoothing out my pretty sheets in preparation for the night ahead.
I use two sets of these sheets almost exclusively because they remind me of my younger years.
They have such a wonderful vintage cottage look.
I purchased my first set from Amazon several years ago and love them so much that I bought a second set.
I think they have held up better than any sheets I have ever had.
You might have noticed my antique iron bed frame.
About nine years ago I went to an auction and there it was. I held my breath when it went up for auction and then while no one bid on it.
The auctioneer refused to take less than $50.
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The next week I offered him $25 and he accepted. I quickly hauled that heavy bed out of there and loaded it into my van.
Over the years I have added pretty pieces to my bed.
A white 18" ruffled bed skirt covers the area under the bed that I use for extra storage.
I believe I got the duvet at Ikea. I'm looking for a new duvet cover for it and the body pillow, which came from Amazon stays at the bottom of the bed during the day.
and this amazing bed cover that my great aunt Rose crocheted.
Feeling pretty cozy.
Time for a muffin and a cup of tea.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
FEATURED SPACES AND MORE 3/14/2023
How is the weather where you are?
After an unseasonably warm February here in Atlanta things have cooled off a bit.
However, as much as I hate having winter in March, the highs are still in the fifties and low sixties.
Last Thursday when I was driving across the city to spend the afternoon with Cary and my granddaughters I couldn't believe how beautiful everything was.
It was like a painting of purple wisteria, pink and white trees, colorful tulips, and green spring trees.
I would have loved to take some photos, but unfortunately, it was a rainy afternoon.
This week I decided to feature some spaces with spring flowers.
Even if it isn't quite spring where you are flowers indoors can certainly make it feel like spring has arrived.
Featured Spaces
What could be more wonderful in your spring home than a large basket of tulips and a pitcher of pink tree blossoms?
Ania at mojeaniutkowo has added some pink flowers in a rustic pot to her spring bed for a simple spring look.
What I Am Up To
This is my next puzzle. Yes, I know it is a fall theme, but by the time I get finished, it might be fall. Ha!!
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