Thank you. For being my friends. Your loving, supportive, caring comments mean the world to me. Please know that I carry each and every one of you in my heart.
Yesterday, we had a big, sudden thunderstorm in the late afternoon. I heard something hitting the house and realized it was hail. We ran out to the porch and watched the little perfectly round pieces of ice hit the ground all around us. The storm was short-lived but tempestuous. I love a sudden storm.
I thought I’d share the other end of the living room with you:
We bought the tiger oak sideboard when we moved into our first place together in San Diego. It’s heavy. The large cupboard was one of my favorite auction finds ever. It has lots of shelves inside that store all kinds of supplies, phone books, receipts, wrapping paper. At the moment they are a tad messy. That’s green McCoy pottery on top. What else would it be? The two paintings by the front door are very special. The one on top is of Mockingbird Hill Cottage and was painted by my father. The one below is of my grandmother’s childhood home in Canada and was painted by my great-aunt Ruth.
The french doors lead two steps down into our den. That’s where we watch television and where I usually sit with my laptop (which you can see if you look closely.) And there’s the piano on the right. Snug quarters, that’s for sure. I didn’t do any staging for this photo – what you see is what I saw. Thank goodness there were no piles of folded laundry on the chairs, as is quite often the case.
Jill from Little Nest Studio sent me a note about a Vintage Spode pattern named Claudia. Oh no. I love it. That spells trouble, if you know what a pottery and china lover I am. And now the hunt begins.
Lovely! What a warm, cozy place to be, storm or not . . . but there is nothing like a storm to make a home feel even more safe, cozy, and warm.
And no staging — I’m impressed!
It looks so inviting. I would love to sit a while.
Yay for real life and no staging! What a wonderful space with so many special items that hold such personal meaning for you. Thanks for sharing.
Claudia,
What a lovely room. Love the McCoy on top of the cabinet. I have picked up a couple small pieces this summer and one Roseville vase – all for Florida posts.
The Spode is gorgeous – I love it. Hope you have good luck finding it. My Pink Saturday post this week mentions your name!
Take care, my friend.
Carol
Love your living room. so cozy and comfortable. So real! And I can’t wait to see pictures of Claudia china… cuz I know you will find some. :-)
I love that everything you surround yourself with are things that have a story and really mean something to you and your husband.
Can I come and sit and knit with you in your cozy house? Lovely post about Mom yesterday. You are very much alike but your spirit has always been lighter than Mom’s. It is still hard to watch her give up a little at a time over a long period of time.
Love and miss you,
Mere
I love your living room Claudia, it looks so welcoming! I feel like I could walk in and feel right at home. So many homes these days are gorgeous but pretentious and not the least bit comfortable, as if no one “really” lives there. Have a wonderful afternoon, Nan
PS: love the “Claudia” china!
A cozy spot. Not over done. It is you! The wicker rocker is lovely and very like a wicker piece of my neighbor’s. hugs♥olive
A cozy spot. Not over done. It is you! The wicker rocker is lovely and very like a wicker piece of my neighbor’s. hugs♥olive
Hi Claudia,
I really love your home and the french doors are so pretty, I adore french doors! Your home is so full of charm.. show us more, more please!
Have a sweet day, Big hugs~Elizabeth
claudia, i love that wicker rocking chair. i love the whole room and your little blogging niche too.
~janet
It looks just like I picture your home would look like, honey. Adorable!
xoxo,
Connie
I heard there were hail storms yesterday! We only had a quick severe thunderstorm here though…had to run out and get my packing boxes really fast so I didn’t get drenched…hehe!
Your living room is a-d-o-r-a-b-l-e! Love it!
Thanks so much for the sweet comments you leave for me…they make my day!
Hi Claudia,
Your home is so beautiful and truly reflects the warmth of your personality.
I think it’s wonderful that you have paintings done by your family.
hugs
Sissie
I went over to see “Claudia” and it’s right up your alley. I see more china in your future. I love seeing your living spaces. I like to visualize you there when we’re talking on the phone. Your little nest is so cozy and nice.
Brenda
Your living room is so homey and comfortable – a good place to be in any kind of a storm.
Hi Claudia Sweetie…
What a beautiful share. I loved strolling through the house today. Your room is so warm and so inviting. Just gorgeous, and I love the french doors that open into the den. Don’t you just love step downs? I think they make such a grand statement.
I continue to pray for your sweet Moma. I hope today was a little better.
Many hugs sweetie and so much love, Sherry
I always love visiting your cozy and welcoming cottage. It’s even more special when greeted with such warm and thoughtful words. Thank-you….Sue
i love MHC, cottage. first words that come to mind are cozy-academic-cottage. :) love the covered piano bench and chair.
thanks for sharing!
xo
elyse
What sweet paintings that your Father and Aunt Ruth painted. Oh my goodness, I love the Claudia china pattern! Darling and it is so you! I will keep my eye open for you! Your living room is so cozy!
Love,
Maryjane
xox
Hi Claudia,
Your living room is so cute and little den so cozy. Your rooms make me want to get up and move things around (which is the biggest compliment I could give you as it only happens with homes I am inspired by). Love the items on the coffee table too, is there candy in the dish?
Have a nice night!
xo~Tracie
I so agree with everyone. Your home is so cozy and welcoming. I’ll bet your friends never want to go home.
Claudia, I absolutely love your cottage. Your home is so warm and inviting. All of your pieces are so perfect together!… Donna
Oh, how I love a good storm. Love. It. I love to cozy in with my favorite quilt, a cuppa somethin’ warm, and a good book or movie (Often Pride & Prejudice, of course!). Your home looks so cozy and inviting. I love that you didn’t stage it. It’s perfect just as it is.
I’m so thrilled that you love the Claudia pattern. When I first spotted it, I thought, “That has her name all over it…literally!” So pretty!
Hugs,
Jill
Hi Claudia…
Oh my gosh…. I had pictured exactly this in my mind’s eye.. Cozy, sunny and totally charming. I ADORE that big white cabinet. I sure could use it at my little cottage. :-)
The handpainted house pictures are treasures for sure. I painted my daughter’s house for her in watercolor. I hadn’t done any since high school and it sure looks like it…. Oh well, she liked it.
Huggies!
Spencer
xoxoxo
Oh, it’s so charming, Claudia! How I wish I could come by with a little pink bakery box full of goodies and spend time with you there!
Hugs,
Zuzu
Your home is absolutely charming! I love those french doors and that white wicker rocker. I enlarged the picture to get a better look at those two paintings. What treasures!
Manuela
HOME SWEET HOME……
YOU HAVE A WARM LOVELY HOME. ENJOY!
I LOVE WHITE WICKER, YOUR ROCKING CHAIR WOULD LOOK NICE IN MY BEDROOM. :) HAVE A NICE DAY…..RIZZI
Claudia! fantastic living!
xoxo
Claudia, Both of those side chairs look good for a comfortable sit! The wide arms on the wood one would hold my cup of tea nicely. This room looks just as I imagined your home would be–colorful and inviting. So exciting to find china in your name! I collect Charlotte dishes because that is my daughter’s name–I did a table with one of the patterns tonight. It’s fun to go on the hunt. Linda
Hi Claudia:
My mum has a coffee table just like yours. My grandpa had cut it down and then gave it to her when she asked for it. It’s one of her prized treasures.
xoxo
Donna
Okay, Sweetheart… hand over the green pottery and no one gets hurt. LOL
Di
Aren’t we cottage gals fortunate, easily making our small and sweet rooms so cozy! This room looks so warm and welcoming Claudia – I could move right in, or perhaps just pop up for tea some day please!!