Groundhog Day! Pfft! I’m glad it’s done. It was a busy day at the farm. Springtime is a state of mind. It is easier to be in that state of mind when you have a vase of bright yellow daffodils on the table. I surprised Charles with this basket of sunshine and his favorite “Go […]
Sewing Machine Legs
Sewing Machine Legs One of my favorite finds are old cast iron sewing machine legs. Most of the these bases tend to be Singer Sewing Machines, which I like because their physical dimensions tend to be the same. I do have a few odd brands that are fun because they are unique, but it […]
Pie – It’s Not Just For Breakfast
The other day I posted a photo making fun of my darling husband, and his tendency to leave stuff laying around. One of the items in that photo caught the eye of one of his friends, it was the pie rack pictured above. Local Pie History This Table Talk Pie Rack is one of my favorite […]
Balls, Wooden Balls, Old Wooden Balls
Guess what this post is about? Would you believe, it’s about spheres. OK, it’s balls. I collect all sorts of balls. I love to fill boxes and bowls with them. I love how the light plays on their curves. Spheres, Orbs, Balls, whatever you choose to call them, they are popular design elements. There is […]
When Worlds Collide
Remember the old TV series, The Odd Couple. Well I married Oscar Madison, you know, the slob. People always comment on how nice the cottage looks. When they visit, as they are exploring, they may say, “Suzanne, what’s down here?”, and I will politely say, “Oh, there’s nothing you want to see down there.” Or […]
Winter Sunlight
Over the years I have developed an eye for creating appealing displays of old treasures throughout my home. My husband often sees a “car load of junk” transformed as it re-appears somewhere in the cottage. He often describes me as a sculptor of sorts. On the other hand, I cannot capture my creations on film. […]