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February 23, 2010 at 12:55 pm by Claudia

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.

Filed Under: cottage, Riley, Scout 24 Comments

McCoy Monday

February 22, 2010 at 8:23 am by Claudia


On this McCoy Monday, I am sharing my oldest piece of McCoy pottery with you. The company was called Nelson McCoy in its early days. This piece was made in 1935 and is from the stoneware line – there is no mark on the bottom. I’ve rarely, if ever, seen a piece from this era. I was in Owensboro, Kentucky one day on a coaching job and I wandered into an antique store and saw this piece. The fact that it has a chip or two didn’t matter to me – I knew it was a gem. Actually, I rather like that it has been used and has a patina.

You can see the flower in the design – is it a water lily? I’ll have to do some more research. So many of you are collectors and I’m sure you, like me, love the story behind each piece you collect. What are the odds I would be in Owensboro, KY and happen upon this little gem? It now lives behind the glass doors of my china cabinet in the kitchen.

Have a great Monday!

Filed Under: McCoy pottery 16 Comments

Sweet Little Shelf

February 19, 2010 at 8:44 am by Claudia


I found this little treasure the other day at one of my favorite little shops. I wanted to show you how petite it is so I photographed it next to the ‘wrought iron thingy.’ The tag on it said it was used as a spice rack. I just love it – the flower in a deco-like design, its colors of blue and cream and the curvy sides. I’m thinking I might use it in the studio area to hold sewing notions or treasures from my blogging friends. All I know is the minute I spied it in a booth – hidden away on the floor – it was mine.



My friend Donna, from Brynwood Needleworks, surprised me the other day with this lovely Valentine/ATC that she created. She is so talented! It reminds me of something handmade during the Victorian era – sweet, heartfelt and beautiful. Donna, by the way, is having a giveaway for her 300th post, so you just might want to stop by.

It is a very windy Friday here – very windy. Scout and I have to take a quick trip to the Veterinarian’s office and I have errands to run – such as trying to track down a copy of the new Flea Market Style magazine. Let’s hope my local stores have it on the shelf!

Happy Friday!

Edited to add: I found the magazine today at Barnes and Noble – It looks fabulous. I can’t wait to sit down and look through it!

Filed Under: antiques, gifts, Scout 28 Comments

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I live in a little cottage in the country with my husband. It's a sweet place, sheltered by old trees and surrounded by gardens. The inside is full of the things we love. I love to write, I love my camera, I love creating, I love gardening. My decorating style is eclectic; full of vintage and a bit of whimsy.

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