I have to say that I am learning to relax a bit better in the last week. I thought by sitting at my dinning room table clicking away with my knitting was quite relaxing already. But in reality I needed to take it one step further. I needed to create a cozy corner in my living room. What got me to take the leap there? hmmm It was seeing a picture of another online blogging knitter with a sweet picture of her knitting on her couch looking all comfy and cozy. Also there was one other inspiration. I had my lovely rosewood trunk, that I restored with my dad when I was in high school, come out of storage. Yes, that future bathroom is no longer holding this beautiful trunk hostage anymore. I had it in storage for many years feeling all concerned that a little boy would fall and hurt themselves on the metal pointy corners. But I came to a revelation that I no longer have any more "little" boys, lol. My youngest boy is now ten years old. So I think I can loosen up on this a bit. I now noticed myself feeling all content, cozy, and happy clicking away in my new little knitting corner. I find myself asking...why didn't I do this sooner? Oh well, I am there now and getting better at relaxing. What a simple thing but a wonderfully BIG thing that has made difference.
LOVE it! That is so special and it's those kind of things that make a house a home.
ReplyDeleteIf you have a young one come to visit, just throw a big folded quilt over the top of the box to protect from bumps and to protect the wood from things like hot wheels cars :)
Tracy you are sooooooo smart! I will do that for sure. [0= Thank you for thinking of something I for some reason couldn't.
ReplyDelete((HUGS))
-Mary
Oh Mary...this is just precious! What a great idea :) I have something like this but it contains my fabrics and my treadle...but when I am in my sewing corner, I feel content and at ease with my world :-) {grin}
ReplyDeleteM.
Oh yea, having a cozy corner to do crafts in is the best. So glad you got yours set up. :)
ReplyDeleteJoAnn
Mary,
ReplyDeleteI keep forgetting that your blog name has changed, which is why I haven't been here in awhile. Sorry about that. Hopefully soon, my brain will realize the "change." :)
At any rate, taking some time in the day to relax is always a good thing. There is nothing wrong with finding some time to "rest your weary bones." Resting helps to give us the energy we need to carry-out the tasks that need to be done in our homes.
-LR
Beautiful chest and a lovely spot to knit!
ReplyDeleteMary, I love wooden chests, too!
ReplyDeleteWe have a large old pine one and an antique cedar one.
They are perfect for storage, coffee tables and for putting your feet up on ;-D
Enjoy!!
blesings..Trish
I love your cozy corner. I was inspired the same way. This morning while reading, I was inspired to create a girly little corner for me to sit and read or write. As soon as I get this school term finished (Next week!), I'm going to follow the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Old chests are so full of character, aren't they? I have one in storage now and I would dearly love to have a place for it. I commandeered my cozy corner from my poor Dad - it's his favorite chair but I've taken over with all my knitterly things and now he just walks by with a big sigh and finds another place to park. He really isn't too put out as he enjoys seeing me doing something my Mum used to love to do :P
ReplyDeleteVery fun! Wish I could join you for a spot of tea and some relaxin' time in your cozy nook. Makes me feel restful just looking at it.
ReplyDeleteI like that knit pattern, too!
I love the idea of a knitting corner. I'm glad you found not only time to knit but a spot to knit. Oh, and love the picture, too. :o)
ReplyDeleteSandra
Ravenhill Cottage
I forgot to mention that I hope it's o.k. if I add you to my blog list. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSandra
Oh, that trunk is beautiful! And so is your knitting! What are you making? I love to sit on the sofa (and can be found there more often than I ought!), put my feet up and crochet or knit! Looks like a perfectly lovely place to be!
ReplyDeleteSandra,
ReplyDeleteplease do and I will add you to. [o=
Keri,
Thank you. [o= I am knitting dish clothes for my kitchen and some gifts.
Wendy,
I sure wished you could join me. That would be so lovely. ((HUGS))
Debbie I hope you show us your girly corner. I would love to see it.
Now that sounds wonderful...I think we all need to learn how to slow down and rest. Enjoy your knitting.
ReplyDeleteA lovely place indeed!
ReplyDelete