Friday Fun: A Corner in Progress

 

I told you yesterday that home is never done…always a work in progress. Our home still has some mysterious little corners and nooks that I’m trying to understand. I move things here and there, working to make them perfect.

                Our house has been cobbled together over time, and because it wasn’t all built at once, it’s a bit unwieldy. That’s part of its charm, and I like that part of its story. But quirks, charm, and all, decorating still presents some challenges.

                One such corner is in our living area. When we purchased the house, we did not plan to keep the fireplace, because it is in the absolute strangest spot ever. It’s located next to the bathroom (!?!) and faces the opposite direction of the lake. So if you want to stare at the bathroom and not at the water, this is the spot for you! So we removed the fireplace…and then quickly realized this room is far more comfortable in sub-zero temperatures with this extra heat source. So we put it back in and determined to make the best of the weirdness.

                The glider was Nita’s and was one of only a handful of things we chose to take from the cabin after her death. I love it, but since it’s all wood, it’s not super comfortable. For a couple of years, I’ve looked at different versions of cushions, but I never wanted to spend the money on any.

                This month I decided to cash in some reward money and buy the cushion. I went with this one because it’s a single cushion with an elastic holder that keeps it securely in place.

                I love it. It really does make this chair much more comfortable!

                I also got some beeswax taper candles for my Little-House-inspired candle holder.

                The corner still needs some work. It’s getting closer, but it’s not done yet. I have searched high and low for a glider ottoman to coordinate with this style of chair. They are very hard to find without also buying a glider. I might add a rug at some point. And the décor on the top of the fireplace is very haphazard.

                But we’re getting closer. And I give myself some grace for it, since “fireplace corner beside a bathroom” is not a viable Pinterest search. 😉

                Stay tuned (for the long haul) and I’ll share more about this little corner as I figure it out!