Mockingbird Hill Cottage

Life in our little cottage in the country

You are here: Home / Archives for studio

Around and About the House

at by

Around the house:

Scout, with her heart-shaped spot, happy happy on the porch.

For some reason, white impatiens have been hard for me to photograph in any detail. Aha! Got one.

The wrought iron thingy has moved outside for the summer. I like it out here on the porch.

Our hostas are bigger than ever this year because of all the rain. Especially the one on the right which was long established when we bought the house. I love hostas.

At the last minute, I decided to join up with Where Bloggers Create this Friday. I wasn’t going to, but then I realized that the space had changed a lot since last year. So I ran around the house, snapping photos.

Somehow I got this shot – sort of looks like a lightning bolt of inspiration, doesn’t it? Too bad I’m not in the chair to benefit from it!

Any ideas for a caption? If you do have one, please share it with us.

I have my doctor’s appointment this afternoon. We’ll talk gall bladders and possible surgery and I’ll have a lot of questions. I’m off to bed now with a new book to read. I’ve just finished two Lee Child mysteries. Wow. These books are real page turners. I have to look for more in the library.

Scenes from a Monday Morning

at by

A few views of my husband’s studio, which also functions as a guest bedroom:

We moved the bed and threw a quilt I made on top of the white matelasse bedspread. This quilt was used as a wall hanging in the cottage we rented when we first moved east. It’s made of batiks and I love, love the intense colors.

More quilts stacked in a wicker basket. This little armoire functions as our linen closet (sadly, older homes lack closet space.)

Guitars. There is also a mandolin – it’s just not in the photo.  Also not in the photo: speakers, our green farmhouse table, the desk and computer and a chair. Maybe in another post?

Heidi’s daughters gave me these for Christmas:

Do you think they know my favorite color?

My sneaky, wonderful sister sent me this:

Our obsession scarf. She used the most beautiful shades of gray. I love it. Thank you, Meredith. Actually, Meredith Letitia. So it is sort of perfect that the scarf is being modeled on Letitia, don’t you think?

Have a great Monday!

What’s New on Wednesday

at by

The first day of December has emerged as a gray, rainy, somewhat depressing day weather-wise. We’ve seen no snow yet, although we have seen a few flakes that were here one minute, gone the next. Today’s temps will be in the 50’s, which is a bit balmy for December. Though I love seeing all the Christmas decorations throughout Blogland, this house will continue to be a No Christmas Decorating Zone for another week or so. I just can’t decorate this early. I’ve never been able to. If decorations are up too soon, I get used to them. I no longer see them. They lose their magic. And I want them to be magical. I suppose this is also a reaction to the over-commercialization of Christmas, where every store seems to trot out the Christmas decorations as soon as Halloween has passed. In good time, they will appear. In good time.

What’s new here at MHC? After being locked into a 2 year cell phone contract with AT&T, we finally made our escape and went to Verizon.

I have nothing against AT&T, my Dad worked for them for 40 years, but their coverage out here in our little town is simply terrible. Our town continues to dither about a cell tower. Things being what they are, Verizon has the best coverage here. Now, when the power goes out, we can actually call the power company.  When I get a business call, I will no longer have to get in the car and drive to an area where I can hear the message. Yesterday, I actually spoke to a colleague about a potential coaching job while working in my studio. It’s a big deal here.

See, I’m not lying. I have been working in the studio. The quarters are tight, but I have to say I am proud of how it all flows. Yesterday, I had the ironing board set up, the cupboard doors open, the sewing machine humming; all to the sound of Don’s guitar as he practiced downstairs.

I’ve also been doing more of this:

Another scarf in Mochi Plus. Gorgeous colors, aren’t they? The addiction continues. I hope to take some photos at our new yarn store very soon. Today is too gloomy and dark. Hopefully, tomorrow.

If you live anywhere near Shelburne Falls, MA, Don is playing at a wonderful cafe called Mocha Maya’s this coming Saturday at 8:00 pm. You can find them here.  Don’s a wonderful entertainer and I can guarantee you’d have a great time.

What are you up to today?

Lambs Like to Party

Lambs Like to Party

A Note

Thanks for visiting! Feel free to browse, read and enjoy. All content is my own; including photos and text. Please do not use anything on this site without permission.

Disclosure/Privacy Policy can be found in the Navigation Bar under ‘About MHC.’

Also, I love receiving comments! I do, however, reserve the right to delete any comment that is in poor taste, offensive or is verging on spam. It’s my blog. If you’re a bot or a troll you’ll be blocked. Thanks!

Archives