Paintings, Mine and Others

One of my favorite subjects to paint is angels. I know there are angels above as well as here on earth. I have encountered a few earthly ones who came to my rescue. Some angels are invisible. Some are not. 

I have a painting that I want to get framed. I have no idea who did this scene, but I think it's wonderful.

I think I have a country theme going on in this guest bedroom.

Once framed, it will go in the empty space above the large picture.

A Borrowed Furniture Piece

My daughter Lauren had it first in the kitchen of her Memphis house. Then I used it when I had a booth at Plantation Antiques. It has been stored in our white shed for many months. So I'm hoping to achieve a cottage look in the apartment bedroom. It is much taller than I remembered. Maybe eventually this room will come together. I'm leaving shelves empty for the time being. Just not sure what I want on them.

 I moved this table from that bedroom and put it where a highchair used to be in the dining room. Not sure if it will stay there, but I could see it as a place for desserts/beverages or for a small Christmas tree at holiday time. It's another handed down family piece. My mother cherished it because it was her mother's.

I like this Good Luck jar with marbles.

It's on the middle shelf of the corner cabinet beside the abstract art.

Sometimes I have better luck with small decorating decisions.

Love of Chairs, Desks, Washstands, etc.

I definitely like old furniture pieces. I have dragged several pieces around with every house move. One of the first antique chairs I purchased was a Windsor.
Here it is in my first apartment.

And here it is now beside my bed.

 I've been changing chairs around this Sunday afternoon. The Windsor was by this desk in the guest bedroom.

 Several cane chairs I acquired from my parents. My dad's mother had them first in her Indiana home.

This chair belonged to my mother. I think she found it on one of her many antiquing adventures. I always admired its simple form. Sometimes I wish I had spacious rooms to showcase these lovely old pieces.

This cane bottom one I bought myself at an antique shop that was once open in Henning, TN. Another of my first antique buys, and therefore a dear memory.

This rocker is now fragile with broken spindles. It was my grandmother Crum's rocker, and I used it when Ryan and Lauren were babies. The wide seat was very comfortable. It is rarely used now, but it's a handsome antique with special memories.

This Lincoln rocker reproduction bought years ago has held up well.

What can I say? 

There's something about a chair.

Wish we could pull up a pair and talk a while.

Puttering

These last few months have encouraged puttering around the house. Thought I'd share a a couple of changeups due to puttering. To the bathroom I added this curved window-looking piece. I hesitate to hang it until I'm sure I want it to remain there.

My corner cabinet changed up a bit, too. I finally like the way I used that odd architectural piece. I like the bird perched on that upper part.The middle shelf has an Italian print I picked up this week at Alison's Alcove. The gold and green frame won me over. The Country Garden wooden box holds paperbacks. 

 This tiny birdhouse was repainted and a couple of jewelry pieces had to be glued back in place.

I bought one other thing while browsing on Thursday. This jar at Goodwill looked rather interesting. 

Oh, I found this book on eBay. I had read about it several years ago and desired a copy. It is brimming with unusual ways to use objects. 

Stay safe. I myself am trying to by wearing a mask in public places.

Most of the time I'm home, puttering, and feeling grateful.

Time Goes By

Sometimes I feel like I should be doing more. I hate that I may be wasting precious days. Art projects help my frame of mind.

I like my art corner. It makes me feel productive.

Pleasures

When I look out my kitchen window I am able to see birds at the feeder and blooms in the flowerpots. Closeups of these beauties reveal colorful details.

I've also been painting.

Praying many prayers as we begin this new month...

Little things must keep us happy for the time being. This porch doggie makes me smile. We may one day use the two feeding bowls that came with it, but so far undecided about a pet. 


To stay well and to have a  home are gigantic blessings.


Reading, painting, gardening, and journaling are a few pleasures that keep me from worrying too much.