Rain, rain, rain. Yesterday we had thunderstorms and lots of rain later in the day. Today, we have a steady rain and there are flood watches up all over our area. We live right between two rivers, but our house is on a little hill and floods have never been a worry.
The Lenape – the indigenous people who lived here before us – called the land we live on “the land between the rivers” because we’re surrounded by rivers, just steps away from our property.
The first Rose of Sharon popped up yesterday morning. In fact, right after I got up, I looked out the window of the kitchen door, and there it was! What a lovely greeting. It is getting pummeled, of course, by the rain. And today, another bloom has appeared. Oh, I love these flowers!
I’ve been reading and putzing around the house. I’ve also been working on the Beacon Hill a bit. I’ve painted and repainted that darned buffet and I’m still not sure I like what I’ve done. I do so want it to be a part of the house because it was one of the pieces that the previous owners included with the house. A little homage to the house’s history, if you will. I’ll post something or other about the buffet soon – when I get it the way I want it. (If that ever happens.) I know it sounds silly, but I’m trying to use only the acrylic paints I have on hand. I don’t want to drive to Michael’s, which is a bit of a haul, and spend more money on paint and gas (so expensive!) for the car. So, I do a lot of mixing and experimenting.
I forgot about this chair, which I was going to put in that upstairs room where I removed the fireplace. It may not work there, but I’m waiting to see what it looks like when it’s wallpapered. I’ve had my eye on a chair for the living room, but it’s too expensive for me right now. So I tried the Morris chair in the living room and it just might work there.
I could make replacement cushions that coordinate with the sofa. Or I could use the “leather” cushions that came with the chair.
Nothing is written in stone, of course. That’s the fun of a dollhouse. And it’s much easier to move furniture around than in real life.
I’ll be back at work on the buffet later this morning. I also have to do a little more spackling around the sealed up fireplace on the third floor. Wish me luck!
Stay safe.
Happy Wednesday.
I like that chair with its “leather” cushions. It reminds me of a “Dad’s” chair where he would sit and read the paper.
We had heavy storms on Monday but the plants are bouncing back and the grass is happy.
Take care, Claudia.
My hydrangea is drooping because of all the heavy rain.
Thanks, Ellen.
Stay safe.
I love the Morris chair, and being a traditionalist, like the leather. It will be interesting to see where it “lands.” Have you already tried stain instead of paint on the buffet or is it too late? It’s looking terrific, Claudia.
It had a dark stain when I got it. I don’t want too much dark wood in the house and the floors are already dark.
Thanks so much, Jeanie.
Stay safe.
it’s all lovely, claudia … the flowers, what you’re doing for the beacon hill, you living right by two(!) rivers, some rain to give you a break from the heat and allergens …!
i am trying to get errands and other must-do stuff done ahead of friday, when we might get some rain during the day. i want to be able to just sit on the sofa then, to do nothing but watch the rain … so i hope the forecast is right! whether the forecast is accurate or not, it will be good to cross things off my long to-do list. :)
oh!!! guess what popped up as a suggestion to watch on youtube yesterday? something about “kit and michael’s final moments together” … your scene in “spoiler alert”!!! the youtube channel was focus films. it is, as you know, a very tough scene to watch… :( but it was fun to see you acting … :)
happy, safe wednesday.
kathy
Ah, how lovely! Yes, I was a part of their final moments together and what an honor it was.
Stay safe, Kathy.
Good Morning Claudia! I think the Morris chair looks fine in that spot. It doesn’t block the doorway too much visually, and tucks into that nook without being too large for it. We had a Morris chair when I was growing up… it had the lovely old leather seats too. I always love to see the updates on the Beacon Hill… no matter how it ends up it is a joy to follow the process! So thank you for posting the “maybes” as well as the “no doubts”…. its food for my soul. :)
We had showers yesterday, we are being deluged today…! My yard is mostly flat, but we are well above river level here too.
Nobody used to paint the old dark furniture until the “Shabby Chic” style came along…. and it always tended to the palest of colors. I suppose the exceptions were the Gustavian Gray pieces, but they are also fairly pale in tone. I am curious how the buffet will end up!
As I said to Jeanie – there is already a lot of WOOD in this house – the stairs, the floors, the fireplaces. I like a mixture of painted and stained wood. Also: my grandmother was painting wood furniture when I was a kid! She did a lot of that!
Thanks so much, Betsy.
Stay safe.