Monday, February 13, 2017

A Cozy Spot with a New Painting

This spot in our kitchen has been a process.  First there was the free table and stools from a friend's parents who were moving.  Then we installed the red light over the table; I really wish it was a translucent red, so that it would glow when the light was on.  Then I made red slipcovers for the stools to hide the boring beige.  Finally, I bought an original oil painting from Anna of Pleasantview Schoolhouse.

People perch there while I'm cooking, or I stop there with a cookbook and a snack. I leave the parts of the Sunday New York Times that I haven't read yet on the table, and read at them throughout the week.  I pull Phoebe's high chair out there for lunch and have a cozy tête-a'-tête with her, sitting sideways so she puts her feet on my knees.  It's a fun spot.
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11 comments:

  1. AlicaFebruary 13, 2017 at 7:53 AM

    Love it!

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  2. BeckyFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:15 AM

    What a cozy little corner! I love that painting.

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  3. PollyFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    Looks great! I love the coziness. I have about 11 oil paintings I need to hang somewhere.....maybe I'll take your lead and just DO IT.

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  4. faith76February 13, 2017 at 8:29 AM

    That is a lovely little space. I like the red light shade. Xxx

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  5. Jennifer JoFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:55 AM

    I want to come sit in that nook while you cook!

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  6. eFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:58 AM

    What a great use of a small space! Love that the table and stools were free. :-)

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  7. jenny_oFebruary 13, 2017 at 3:43 PM

    Oh, it's lovely! I love little cozy places like yours! And I love the thought of Phoebe with her feet on your knees! How sweet :)

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  8. LisaFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:48 PM

    Anna's painting looks perfect there and matches your stool covers just right. It's a great little space you've made, Margo!

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  9. Nancy In BoiseFebruary 14, 2017 at 2:57 PM

    How cute!

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  10. AmyKFebruary 17, 2017 at 9:08 PM

    It's great. I love original artwork. What a nice and practical space to have in the kitchen.

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  11. Sarah BarryMarch 7, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    Love it. Art matters and can bring such a boost.

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