Oregon has a reputation for rain. Today it is raining after a 28 day dry spell. I just got the book "The Girls From Ames" from the library, and it is time to curl up in my favorite chair with the raindrops pitter patting outside.
This is my favorite comfy corner in our house. It is a tiny corner of the landing near our bedroom. The yellow dresser holds our sheets. The dresser was FREE. It was outside in the parking lot at a gift store. The leg was broken off and it was just natural wood. It was laying on its side and looked sad. I went inside the store to ask about it and they said I could have it. It was in the back of my Subaru lickity split! I had someone make a replacement leg and then painted it. I used some old vintage wrapping paper and cut circles from it and decoupaged them on the wooden drawer pulls to make them fancier.
I posted about this chair a long time ago. It came from an estate sale down the street. I had the seat cushion redone and it is a very comfy spot. The birdcage behind the chair has no living bird, just my collection of bird things.
The wooden turquoise mirror was another FREE find that was curbside on an evening walk. It was already the great turquoise color but when I sanded it down it was a awesome pink underneath. I love the two colors together. I added the vintage flower wall pocket at the top. It just seemed meant to go there.
The top of the dresser holds my collection of old wooden german figures.
Hope you enjoyed this cozy corner tour - I'm going to go start my book and listen to the rain.
What a nice, cozy spot. Lucky you! Thanks for sharing pics of your treasures. I love the blue/pink mirror and little wood figurines.
Posted by: Jayme L. | August 12, 2009 at 11:08 AM
I adore your spot Laurie...I can see ya now reading a sipping a cup of tea hot or cold...its too funny some of the things we have are sooo a like - I too have a bird cage(s)(3) in my Living Room w/o real birds..too funny & a similiar dress that I too received free from a friend & painted a pale yellow....oh and the subaru is a 2004 - great for those quick spots when you see a treasure on the side of the road hahaha...have a honey of a day! grace peace & joy 2 "U" Marlene
Posted by: Marlene | August 12, 2009 at 01:49 PM
What a wonderful spot to read a book, it is raining here too.
Linda & Dixie
The Funky Junk Sisters
Posted by: funkyjunksisters | August 12, 2009 at 02:11 PM
whoops, we forgot to tell you we love your things and wondered if you would like to do our show in October?
Linda & Dixie
The Funky Junk Sisters
http://www.funkyjunksisters.blogspot.com
Posted by: funkyjunksisters | August 12, 2009 at 02:15 PM
I love your spot, and a good rainy day. Is it possible we both have the same car (Subaru? Yes. A Forester here. Dark blue. If it's the same make and color, I will be scared.) I don't, however, have a collection of German wooden figures. p.s. am catching up since being away, but I thought miss pepper was just charming.
Posted by: barbara | August 12, 2009 at 02:22 PM
I love your cozy little nook..I want more of the house now..like when you get your new fridge...here in washington we are getting sunny weather today..monday night was our rainy night..now it is beautiful..:)
Posted by: Gina | August 12, 2009 at 02:52 PM
Sounds like my idea of the perfect day. I really enjoyed the Girls from Ames, I think you will too. If you are looking for another great read try The Help.
Now go curl up and read away!
Posted by: Melissa | August 12, 2009 at 05:31 PM
Isn't this August rain crazy?! What a great reading spot you have. Love the dresser. I've hauled many wonderful, abandoned pieces of furniture home in my Subaru, too. :-)
Posted by: Jessica/Domestic PDX | August 12, 2009 at 07:37 PM
My house is just like yours! Only when people walk in MY house they go, "It looks like a crazy person lives here!" When people walk in YOUR house, I know they go, "This is waaaaaay too cute!" Your chair is my new favorite thing of yours (which will of course change with your next post). PS--the mermaids are still wondering why their maker sent them to live in a loony bin . . .
Posted by: Chris | August 13, 2009 at 03:22 AM
How cool, I love the dresser and the chair looks great next to it.... now for the mirror- its soooooo cute!
And it was free?!?! I apparently need to start taking walks in your neighborhood!
Lucky lucky lucky !!!
Posted by: Stephanie | August 13, 2009 at 06:58 AM
Love the dresser!! You were at the right place at the right time:) I like those german wooden people:) I have one of those.
Posted by: Elma Riedstra | August 13, 2009 at 06:14 PM