My Bedroom Reading Corner

This is the chair, now happily upstairs in our bedroom, where it matches.

And, in an effort to not annoy THGGM, I am reading in this chair at night, instead of reading in bed.

It seems to be working.

Oh. And I haven't yet thought of what to put on the card hanger, which is empty at the moment.

Any ideas?

I Lit Up My Bird Cage!

I get all excited about really strange things. If you've read my blog regularly, you already know this.

While looking at my glass block with the lights in it, I got to thinking how nice my bird cage would look all lit up.

It seemed like an easy thing to do, since the bottom comes out of the cage. Hmm. Things aren't always as easy as they would seem.

But, I got it in there, and I really like how it looks!

I'm sure I'll think of something else to put in it. I have a small tree I think I could get in there for Christmas.

I Finally Found Them!

Well. It took me months to get around to it, but I finally found the proper extension cords for plugging in my lamps.

I LOVE the light they shed in this room!

It is SO peaceful.

It's a deceiving peace though, as THGGM just walked by and made a rude comment about me blogging while I still have work to do.

I'm working, I say!

Oh, and see that square of light by the base of the lamp on the left? It is one of those window blocks with white lights in it. It was nicely done for Christmas when I bought it at the thrift store for $1.49, but I tend to enjoy 're-doing' my finds, so I'm looking for something with which to do that. I'm SURE I have something around here...let me look...

Also, notice the absense of the orange flowered chair! It's in the bedroom now, where it matches nicely.

I took some pictures of that, but good grief, it's amazing how some pictures just scream at you to make changes! That one sure did. So, once I get the loft fixed up, I'll start in on that.

Sorry, But I Will Shamelessly Post My Hat Heads Any Chance I Get!

The wire-beaded black purse was one of my antique store finds from the weekend. It has a nice little tag in it, telling me it was made in India.

I doubt that it is old, but I don't mind, it's pretty and it was cheap!

The small black thing at the bottom of the picture is a tiny black change purse. It refused to stand. I'm sure it would if there was change in it, but I spent all of that to buy it!

The Wooden Box

THGGM found this small wooden box at one of the antique malls we visited this weekend.

Works perfectly as a coffee table!

THGGM collects wooden boxes, so he was very happy.

Of course, he is rearranging the entire room around this new piece, so I have to go. I get to help.

Old/New Things

$40.00 Thirft chair with ottoman.

It still doesn't match the pink carpet.

What can I say?
$40.00 Thrift loveseat.

Different Thrift store.
This has already met the approval of Youngest Son and Barb the Cat, who both appear to find it to be comfortable.

Well, Actually, It's Barb's Home

Just one lit lamp makes any corner look cozy.

I rarely sit there, because I like to LOOK at it.
Of course, I must always contend with Barb, who thinks that he should be in ALL my pictures.

Notice how he struck a pose for this one, as if saying -

"I am Barb, ruler of this kingdom, occasional killer of mice, and all around nice guy. I haven't opposible thumbs with which to open cans. SO FEED ME!"