It’s snowing. Again. We’re hanging out inside the cottage until we go outside to shovel. Again. A snapshot of the morning:
I’m sorting buttons and putting them in these little shaker jars from Michael’s. They sit on the windowsill in the studio.
Someone’s been writing on the chalkboard.
Waiting for something – anything – to happen.
The label on the back of the little spice shelf I wrote about the other day. Unbelievably, I didn’t even notice it until yesterday. Where was my mind? I could use it to hold ‘tooth powder, talcum, face cream’ but I won’t.
Finally, in the ‘slice of real life’ category: the view from the top of the stairs. My slippers, a chair in front of the stairs to keep Mr. Riley safely downstairs, mail to be filed upstairs waiting in the Stair Baluster Holding Area, items on the desk that I must take upstairs, and Riley peeking around the corner, watching my every move.
I hope you are having better weather than we are! Have a good Tuesday.
the gardeners cottage says
We are having nice weather here in so. cal. Your home is so warm and comfortable looking. Love the shot from upstairs to down. Are you getting cabin fever?
~janet
LemonyRenee' says
No one makes a boring ole’ day around the house look cozier than you. This post was enchanting. I loved — and really appreciate — the “real life” look at your living space. (Pssst, it still looks pretty darn good to me!)
Love that rug that Scout is lying on, too.
Meri Wiley says
Hi Claudia,
Yes, today we’re finally having some sunshine. Yesterday was storm after storm…..I thought we were having tornado weather..whew. Today is cooler in the 60’s and sunny, but I feel more rain a commin’
I can’t believe a small chair like that keeps the dog out, my dogs would laugh at you and they’d have it out of the way in no time…;o)
Hugs,
Meri
Connie says
I can’t believe that chair keeps Riley from getting to the stairs, honey. Good dog, good dog. But the writing on the chalk board? I don’t think Riley wrote that, sugar. ;-)
xoxo,
Connie
CARMELINA LOUNSBURY says
Nope, our weather is about the same, it’s supposed to snow all week in fact! I don’t mind, spring will be along before we all know it…
hang in there…something interesting is bound to come your way! lol
ciao
carmelina
Kim says
goodness, I think I might love the label just as much as the shelf- how awesome! We had a light dusting of snow here today too- I hate it because I am so ready to walk outside without worrying about ice and snow and falling. I love your pics- especially Riley peeking to see what you are doing. Stay warm Claudia โฅ
GardenofDaisies says
LOL, I have the same stair filing system that you do… as in- put it on the stairs so I don’t forget to take it up to the office. But I have to admit mine sometimes stays on the stairs for a week! Another step holds the library books I need to remember to take back. Everyone should have a staircase to help them stay organized. :-)
Linda says
Claudia,
I’m soooo sorry that your weather is sooooo WHITE and COLD…SPRING will be here SOON…I can’t wait to see green grass and feel some warm temps! Take care and try to keep warm:)
Blessings,
Linda
Cozy Little House says
I like your view from above, Claudia! Looks really cozy down there to me.
Brenda
~*~ saskia ~*~ says
Love your buttons-in-jars. Snow outside ~ sun inside!
Have a happy day!
Saskia
KATHY says
Hi, i love the view, your home looks so cozy!!! Another big snow storm is coming our way in new jersey….Kathy
Fifi Flowers says
FUN to see around your cottage!
Karyn Bernard (French Charming) says
Love the buttons in the jar and what a sweet message on your gorgeous board.
Thanks for the look around, it’s always a delight to visit with you!
Hugs,
Karyn
Lisa says
Love your home! What a fun shelf! Always great to see the puppies! Your stair picture is awesome!! Love the way your home flows. We had nice weather today but are getting snow tomorrow and had rain yesterday! Weird weather!
Hugs, Lisa
Queenplinker says
I love that photo of Riley! We’re waiting for something, anything to happen too. Come on spring!
Have a good evening, stay warm, Lynea
June says
It was great to see inside your cottage. I LOVE those pups! They look like they are wishing the snow would go too.
hugs
Marsha (Sassy Mini Dolls) says
I enjoyed visiting you in your cozy home!
I had to laugh at the chair at the bottom of the stairs, we have a babygate we put up :)
It is cold and rainy and just plain yucky here!
((Hugs))
Leann says
Now this is new, I don’t think you comment section looked like this before. We’re getting a Nor’easeter 12-18″ on Thursday in Friday. Is it supposed to come your way too?
Where’s Spring?
Leann
caren says
Hi Claudia~ Aren’t you tired of winter? I am! I love the chalkboard…….such a sweetie, your hubby. : )
vintagesue says
i love the last photo. that looks like all the corners in my house all day long!! lol. be safe in all that snow…..spring will be here soon and when summer gets here, we will miss all the snow…maybe. haha.
take care
sue
Monica@The White Bench says
Looooove your ‘real life’ shot! And that chalkboard… I want one too!! Sweet pup!
Monicax.
koralee says
I so adore your sweet pups..they look so so happy and comfy. Lucky pups. xoxo
The Garden Bell says
Stunning staircase. Love the perspective in this shot. Now, about the snow… here too….. I think the second pup is the one who wrote on your chalkboard.
Happy Shoveling,
Kate – <3 <3 <3
<3 = Heart in text talk, which is new to me.
Dogwood says
Claudia~I absolutley love getting a peek in you sweet cottage. I could easily live there! I love it all and especially those precious dogs of yours.
The label from the back of the spice rack is classic. A keeper.
Stay warm.