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November 15th, 2008 | 
Author: Posted by: Brenda Kula | November 15, 2008
This is what surrounds me as I drink my morning cup of coffee at the computer. It is a rather cool day. Which means I actually have on long pants. (Which means other more normal people are donning coats and gloves.)
This is an interesting object I picked up at the consignment shop down the street some time ago. I don’t know what you’d call it exactly. It reminded me of the marbles I played with as a child.
This is my cozy little nest… Pause…. Charlie just threw up on the rug. So I must rush to get paper towels and my vinegar/water solution I spray on stains. Since I spend so much time in here, so do the pets. And these things happen. Except usually it is Abi who is sick. Today Charlie must have eaten something outside while we attempted to get garden photos. And the wind blew so strongly we didn’t come up with much.
I surround myself with calming shades of blues. One of my all-time favorites is the vivid cobalt blue. Can’t get enough of that.
I moved these jars farther apart so you could see what’s in the smallest one. A nest with an egg you can just barely see. Lidy from French Garden House sent it to me with an order I placed. I knew Bonnie the cat would never leave it alone. So I captured it in this jar for safekeeping.
There is always a pet in my lap if I am seated. Charlie is unnerved about his puking episode. I know their little patterns and personalities so well, they might as well have words popping up above their heads like a cartoon bubble. He is leaning on mama’s left arm, little golden head tucked in the inside of my elbow and needing comfort.
Once I really give thought to it, do I really want to have the floors in this garden room leveled and have flooring put down? Or is it just easier to clean up with cement graveled patio floor still as it originally was when built with the drain in the middle? Guess I could always hose it down if necessary…
These are my snack jars from the antique mall, tied with a festive yellow rickrack from the sewing closet. I wander in the kitchen around mid-afternoon for sweet sustenance.
Below are the kitchen ceramic jars I’ve been toting about for years. I love their bright colors.
A little tray of color in the guest room. That room is still evolving.
Oh, the pets, every one of them. have been a handful this morning. And it’s just 10:30 a.m. Clyde doesn’t like the cold wind outside, and keeps wanting in and out. Once inside, the dogs aggravate him, and I hear him growling menacingly as he attempts to find a place where they will leave him be. The dogs are playing musical chairs on my lap. Bonnie is at the window scratching at the blinds, bored.
Maybe a stroll through the antique mall is what I need later. Maybe an hour or so walking through other people’s displaced memories stacked casually about booths would be a relaxing respite. Wandering around gazing at little bits and pieces of history that sit stoically waiting for someone like me to take them home and put them to use again.
Posted in Daily Thoughts, Decorating, Pets | Tags: antique mall, Decorating, garden room, Pets
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Diane
By: Diane ( Crafty Passions) on November 15, 2008
at 5:14 pm
I love the black painted tray! What antique mall is nearby? It is windy and cool here also! The front blew in late yesterday evening, while I was playing Bunco.
Blessings,
Lorilee
By: Lorilee on November 15, 2008
at 5:54 pm
Wish I was there to walk through that antique mall with you. I think they have something I really need! : )
By: Linda at Meadowview Thymes on November 15, 2008
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By: tina on November 15, 2008
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By: Stacey on November 15, 2008
at 8:17 pm
Hope Charlie is better.
Gretchen
By: Gretchen on November 15, 2008
at 9:59 pm
I really like the red and white tea pot!!
*hugs*
By: Alex on November 16, 2008
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By: nola on November 16, 2008
at 2:54 am
I lost you, but thanks to Nola–you’ve been found! You are a wiley chick, for sure!
I hope your PI is getting better–my goodness, that sounded horrible. When we were in college, a million years ago, my husband had a major case of P Oak—everywhere. He ended up with a shot, too. He probably took some other drugs, but that was a long time ago and my brain doesn’t recall EVERY detail!
Anyway, glad to know you are OK and living in another blog form!
Take care and don’t scratch! Dana
PS, Love your room. I know all about barfing critters! Keep the cement floor!
By: Dana on November 16, 2008
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By: dreams and decor on November 16, 2008
at 5:12 am
Feel better, Charlie Rose.
Have fun at the mall, Brenda.
By: Angie on November 16, 2008
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By: Alex on November 16, 2008
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By: Dee/reddirtramblings on November 16, 2008
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Susan
xo
By: Susan Tuttle on November 16, 2008
at 4:23 pm
We had dog drama at our home today …. That ole Gus lead my Mickey out of the gate down to a busy road….. but we got to them in time…. whew…..
HUgs
Linda
By: Linda’s Blue gate on November 17, 2008
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Nancy
By: Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur on November 17, 2008
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By: Valerie on November 17, 2008
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By: CurtissAnn on November 18, 2008
at 2:01 am
My furry babies lay around all day in blankets by the fire. They think they’re human and sometimes I do too LOL
The last line about antiques in this post was the best description I’ve ever read.
By: rue on November 20, 2008
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