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The Living Room on a Rainy Day

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It has been raining on and off (more on than off) for the last 4 days. On Sunday we had a real deluge for most of the day. Huge amounts of rain fell. At one point in the afternoon, after a respite, it started up again while I was out running errands. The wind and rain and fog were so intense I could barely see more than a few feet in front of my car. At this point, I’m a little tired of it, but at the same time, I’m so grateful for this rain that we have needed all summer long. Brown grass is getting green, plants look happier and, thank goodness, our well is being replenished.

I took some photos of part of our living room on this moody, rainy early evening.


You can see how the living room and kitchen are basically one big space. Sometimes I like that and sometimes I don’t. However, the living room has windows but tends to be a little dark so the light from the kitchen windows is appreciated. If I didn’t know it was still summer, I would think this photo was taken in autumn. Still haven’t painted the kitchen table, but I will.


The yellow throw is on the loveseat because a certain Miss Scout considers it to be hers. She hops up there during the day and sleeps there at night. When I come downstairs in the morning, the throw is so rumpled that I might be led to believe she was tossing and turning all night long. Nope. She just jumps up, jumps down, and jumps up again throughout the night.


I suppose I should call this my Christie Repasy Corner. The small painting is by Christie and I bought the vintage lampshade from her last year at her shop. Doesn’t it look pretty with the light shining through?

In other news, my Mom has had a very hard time of it today. She fell early in the morning while trying to get back in bed, then she had two more episodes of weakness in the bathroom. After the 3rd episode, my sister called 911 and Mom was taken to the hospital. The latest news is that she is suffering from a severe urinary tract infection and is to be admitted to the hospital this evening (Wednesday.) We are all worried and Mom is very down. If you would keep her in your thoughts, I would be most appreciative.

Comments

  2. Your living room looks so cozy and inviting. I giggled when I saw Miss Scout’s throw on the sofa. Mr Hagrid has a brown throw on the sofa, and I’m constantly fixing it.

    I’m so sorry that your mom has a UTI. Those infections are so much harder on the elderly. Good that she’s getting treated for it– she’ll be feeling better in no time. I’ll keep her in my thoughts.

    Hugs,
    Jill

  3. Claudia,your house looks like a cozy nest. Love the Christie Repasy corner.
    My thoughts and prayers go with you and your mother. I hope that she recovers soon.

  4. Love your cozy cottage — especially the chair with the wide wooden arms. Bring back sweet memories of similar chairs in my past!
    Special thoughts for your mother and all who love and care for her.

  6. Your home is beautiful and warm and it would be wonderful to live there. My big rambling house just doesn’t have a soul like a small house does.

    Di
    Your mother is in my thoughts.

  7. Claudia- your home is so cozy and charming- I can never get enough of pictures of it! We have throws on our furniture also- with 3 cats and 2 dogs you have to :) Your Mom is in my prayers- I hope the hospital can help her to feel better ♥

  8. Claudia, your home looks so comfy and cozy, love the warm glow of it.(your weather sounds good to me, we’re so hot and dry here) Sending prayers for your mom’s swift recovery.
    big hugs,
    Debra

  9. Yeah, ya coulda stayed home for all th’ rain you’re gettin’, honey! LOL But that is a cozy room. The wood arm chair is just like one we had when living in military housing in Oceanside in 1963. I’d love to have that chair now.
    xoxo,
    Connie
    :-)

  10. HI CLAUDIA,
    PRAYERS ARE ON THEIR WAY FOR YOUR MOM.
    SHE’LL BE WELL AGAIN IN NO TIME, JESUS IS AT HER SIDE.
    YOUR COTTAGE IS JUST SO WARM AND PEACEFUL LOOKING. IT MUST BE NICE SITTING AND READING ON A RAINY DAY. IT REMINDS ME OF THE COTTAGE OF THE MOVIE “CLAUDIA,” WITH ROBERT MONGROMERY, AND DOROTHY MAQUIRE. A GREAT OLD MOVIE. TAKE CARE, RIZZI

  12. Hi Claudia,
    Oh my, your poor dear Mom, UTI is not fun, but with antibiotics she will be better soon…I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
    I adore your front room so vintage and sweet. I could spend hours there all curled up on Miss Scout’s love-seat reading a decorating book.
    Love, Love your coffee table.
    Have a sweet day, Hugs~Elizabeth

  13. Sweet and loving thoughts for you dear mom. I hope today finds her feeling better.

    You livingroom/kitchen is wonderful. It say, “come in and sit for a while.” I love that look.

    hugs, cory/Dogwood

  14. Healing wishes for your mom and may she receive the exact right care each day.
    Your home is sweet and comfortable. Thank you for showing us!
    Hugs,
    Terri

  16. Wishing the very best for your mom and a speedy recovery.

    We are on day 68 without rain here in the ‘rainy’ PNW. I’m not worried tho’ because once it starts, there’s no stopping it. :-/

    Love the pics of your charming home.

  17. I am so sorry to read about your mom Claudia. I hope she can regain some strength. Your living room is lovely. I can imagine sitting there and reading a good book.

  18. So sorry to hear about your mom. I hope today she is starting on the road to recovery. Your living area looks so cozy. Thanks for the peek.

    Hugs, Patti

  19. Hi Claudia….UTI’s are hard on the elderly but once she gets antibiotics in her system she should start feeling better mentally and physically. Your living room looks very cozy on a rainy day!~Hugs, Patti

  20. Aww such a Sweet sweet sweet living room area! We too have a kitchen living room area. And I too like it and then dont like it feeling! (love hate with me lol) I used to vacation in East Durham with my parents as a girl and loved it. Claudia best wishes to your Mother. Its hard when we all get down. Bless her! A hugg for you ox
    Janet ox

  21. I remember those wicked UTIs with my grandmother-in-law. They can so knock them for a loop. I am sending “speedy antiobiotics effects” to your mother as we speak.

    Your living room is so warm and inviting (and neat! mine was like that over the weekend . . . for a few minutes) — makes me want to plop down for some tea and company.
    Nicely done.

  24. As you probably know, we’ve had a lot of rain during the past few days down here in “sunny” Florida. It’s been a nice break from the heat but I’m ready for some sunshine!

    Hope your mom is feeling better soon. My own elderly MIL has had a lot of health issues herself lately (UTI’s, dizziness, weakness) and much of it has been attributed simply to dehydration.

  25. I love your living room! It looks so warm and cozy!
    I am so very sorry about your mom. I pray that the UTI will not cause her to have confusion like they do for so many people.

  26. Love that shade! Will pray now for your Mom. This nosy nurse wonders if she drinks enough fluids…sometimes older people forget to drink liquids in any quanity and they drop their b/p. I can imagine how difficult it is for you being away from her at this time. bighugs♥olive

  27. Claudia, I’m so sorry your mom is having such a rough time of it lately. The poor thing. I will definitely keep her in my thoughts and prayers, along with your dad, sister, and you as well…

    Your home is just so cozy and inviting. What a beautiful living room you have. I love the open floor plan, and have one as well. The downside is the lack of wall space to hang things on.

    Your Christine Repasy corner is beautiful, and I know I’ve siad it before but I’ll say it again, I love that white brick wall!… Donna

  28. Your living room looks beautiful with the warm welcoming light brightening the rainy day. All it needs is a dog or two – with muddy paws! Sorry to hear about your mom. My father has medical problems and I know how worrying it is every time something new happens. I hope she feels better soon.

  30. Claudia, I could just hug you for showing photos of your house indoors! I like to know where to picture you when I talk to you on the phone. And it’s such an open and pretty space too! Hope your mom gets better soon.
    Brenda

  31. what a gorgeous space you have! i love how cozy your rooms are and the light that comes in. i am envisioning you there curled up with a good book. enjoy the weather!

    sending you a ((hug)) and prayers for your mother to get better soon. i was just thinking of you yesterday…i spotted two egg cups at an antique store. funny how little things remind us of our blog friends.

    xo
    becky

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