Winter nesting has begun...

... at our little cottage.


The lightweight pink floral bedspread that served as a summer throw for the family room wing chair has been replaced...


With winter approaching, it's time to bring out the chenille bedspreads to use as throws for the wing chairs. Somehow they make the chairs seem warmer and more cozy. (Notice the reading lamp next to the chair? It's the one I wrote about in my One Man's Junk post back in May - it's perfect for this little reading nook!)


I'll be sharing more photos of the family room soon... As I mentioned in a previous post, I've rearranged some of the furniture and done some tweaking here and there... I love having the chair right next to the bookcases...

This also happens to be my favorite chair in the whole house... It's a big, soft, oversized wing chair that we bought back in the 80's. It was purchased during my 'primitive' years, so without the throws it wouldn't fit the casual cottage look I now love. (Not to mention that after 20+ years of kids, cats, & dogs the fabric has seen better days, so it's definitely for the best that it's hidden under these throws!)

So goodbye for now, my little summer throw... I will most certainly look forward to seeing you in the spring!

But until then, I'll curl up in my chenille chair and feel cozy as I watch Old Man Winter approach...

Note: Only the bravehearted should scroll down to the next picture... It's the wing chair - naked - for all the world to see, with its old, worn upholstery and the tattered netting underneath... But it's a sturdy, comfy old chair and I am hoping we get another 20+ years out of it (if not more!)... (Isn't it amazing how a simple throw can transform a primitive wing chair into a cozy cottage chair?) I'll end this post with a favorite quote that I think sums up this chair perfectly...

"A house that does not have one worn, comfy chair in it is soulless." ~May Sarton

Donna