Yesterday the Mr. and I met down at the cottage to clear out a few pieces of furniture we are replacing with new stuff that suits the little living space better. If you can believe it, Mom and I had yet a second successful couch sit last week after I spied a couch for sale on FB at a really cool small home store on the Shoreline. As soon as I saw the photo I knew I had to drag accompany mom to the shop to see if she felt the same about the piece.
She was a good sport once again, and together we purchased the small couch AND a recliner especially for my guy, because we would indeed be removing his much loved but out-of-place wing back chairs we acquired when we bought and renovated This Old House, then transplanted to Stella as we threw furniture in there to get through the first year. We found in a tiny space, those wing backs are just too tall and overbearing, and they weren't very beachy. The cheap couch we had bought for the same space inside Stella was just -blah- not particularly comfortable either. These pieces work well. The price was reasonable and the fabrics we chose are durable - (not what is shown in the photo) ... we went with a hardy driftwood colored fabric for the couch and a pale sea green blue hardy fabric for the chair.
Stellas little "living room" before we removed the old furniture... a mix-match of perfectly good furniture that just doesn't belong here in this space.
Stay tuned for the reveal.
After We moved the "stuff" out, I took some photos around the island (which is not really an island but that's what it's called) and below is what I captured...
After We moved the "stuff" out, I took some photos around the island (which is not really an island but that's what it's called) and below is what I captured...
A handsome duck
A momma Osprey in her nest...
Some graceful egrets fishing in the wetlands...
These two chillin on a rock...
and this fellow who hit the jackpot as far as Lunch is concerned..
a large fresh conch...
He saw me about 50 feet away standing behind my tripod and camera
and decided instead of dining at the restaurant,
this lunch might best be treated as Take Out.
I hope all is well in your world -
and thank you for stopping by.
I agree with you about those wingback chairs.
ReplyDeleteGosh- You take great pictures, Karen. I am so glad that you found some furniture that will work---that can sometimes be a real challenge. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the 'reveal' Karen Ann!!! I love your little beach cottage, you are truly blessed my friend!
ReplyDeleteYup . . . the “wings” are a “go!”
ReplyDelete(I find them a great sitting chair recovered/reupholstered though.)
You new “shopping trip finds” look perfect . . .
(What a good sport your mom is!)
Great pictures . . . and sights . . .
Hope you’ll continue to send us more . . .
Looking forward to the reveal!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's neat to see the birds there. That last photo is amazing! Glad you found some furniture you like for the cottage too! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing the wing back chairs when you finished the 'old house too'. They're really pretty, but I know you'll enjoy the new!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Karen.
xoxo
It will be nice to see the new furniture in its place.
ReplyDeleteThe wing backs are pretty but, yes, the new stuff will be very nice there. Stella will be pleased ;).
Love the photos of the birds. Seabirds never disappoint. They are always up to something cool.
Hope you have a wonderful day.