The Snowy Day

When we bought this house three years ago we got an added bonus with a finished basement. It's a 1964 brick rancher that had all we needed on one level, which was the requirement. So the basement became my husband's domain with his office, a storage room for him and one for me. It also has a large living space for a big screen TV and fireplace, bath and exercise area. The stairs are easy to navigate, unlike what we had before which were terribly steep and daunting. I was thrilled to have a lower level and the storage; even better because I didn't have to visit it each and every day. 

I say all of that because it explains why over this last 6 months since my back surgery, I haven't made my storage room any kind of a priority. Can you guess where I'm going with this? Actually, all my decor goodies have spilled out into the main area and I've put off doing a clean up and reorganizing because it was just easier to see it land somewhere close to the bottom of the stairs. My husband is easy going and doesn't get bent out of shape with things like that. He's not messy, but thankfully he tolerates it in others. 

But yesterday I asked him to give me some help in trying to get things put away and back to some sort of normalcy in my area. Well, it didn't take that long, I just needed some motivation and an extra set of hands. I was rewarded with finding a few items that had been hiding, and while digging through some boxes I found a very old framed print that I've never shared here on the blog before.

The original frame is in terrible shape, but it is so charming and is perfect for these cold and blustery days of January. It's also an odd shape and size, so it doesn't lend itself to be displayed easily. When I came across it again yesterday I was determined to find a spot for it, even if temporary. It worked here on the vintage etagere top shelf. I added a white snow rabbit, pinecones and a faux mini tree to create a little winter vignette.

My asparagus fern loves it out here in the Garden Room getting light from the south and east. It's big and a little messy and requires a weekly clean up with my Dust Buster. I still have my old Botanical window propped up behind the plant stand. The bottom shelf has a wine crate filled with garden peat pots and a few old tools. I've admitted that bottom shelves tend to be a catch all for me. Is there a "Shelves Anonymous"?

I usually wait till Easter and Spring before I bring out the rabbits, but this little guy seemed perfect for this time of year. Looking out the windows we're seeing the same view as the print/watercolor. Snow a few days ago has melted a bit, but it's still cold and dreary and makes you happy to be inside with a blanket and something warm to sip.

I love to view a painting as a "story" and tend to make up my own little scenarios about them. This sepia toned piece shows a couple of youngsters with sleds and toboggans with a church and village in the background. I can't make out the signature, so I don't have any background on it.

More houseplants winter here on the sofa table under the windows.

It's also the perfect spot for a candle where one seems to be burning everyday.

What are you up to, staying warm I hope.

Hope things are going well and you're having a cozy winter day.