The "cat" will play!
We all need a break sometimes, don't we?
My wonderful mother took the kids for a few hours on New Year's Day. With hubby working, I started my "free time" with a trip to my Starbuck's for a decaf, a cheese and fruit treat and of course a cupcake that I didn't have to share.. with anyone.
Mine! Mine! Mine!
Then I took a few hours, by myself, to get the house back in shape.
I started in my entsy-weensty living room.
And it wouldn't be me if I didn't use the opportunity to completely rearrange things.
It felt great to bring in a fresh new look after the holiday glitz.
I left my pomegranate wreath up...I kind of like it for a bit of color.
Say bye-bye to the paisley fabric on that $20 chair.
I have a luscious tawny brown to put on it.
And I didn't want to put away my flameless candles yet; so I grouped them on a tray on my coffee table.
And put some shredded paper in my favorite nest basket but I am not sure what to put inside of it yet.
I brought out the moss to freshen up the room...
Then yesterday I noticed this on the floor.... hmm....
I think some mice have been doing some playing themselves!
Busted.. ! I am going to look for the little, green fingers!
Jen
Gorgeous. I love your blog. Thanks for the inspiration. lulu
ReplyDeleteAhhh, love the little mousey fingers. So looking forward to reading all about your adventures in 2010. Sea Witch
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute blog. When I get a chance, I am going to come back and check it out further.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the perfect day! Your living room looks so warm and relaxing. I love your coffee table!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
xo
Penny
Simply Beautiful! I love the candles
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty. I love it all
ReplyDeletecheri
Very pretty! I haven't even started taking my Christmas down yet. My husband likes for me to leave it up until after his birthday. Hugs,
ReplyDeleteCathie
Jen,
ReplyDeleteYour living room is just beautiful and I would love to sit there and have a cup of coffee with you. I won't make you share your cupcake though. : )
Your room looks comfortable(in a good way), yet filled with a timeless beauty. I love the wreath hanging over the mirrors--very pretty.
im glad you got some me time! Your living room is lush! So pretty!
ReplyDeletethat must have been a very satisfying day! Good for you; it looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
Looks so nice. Very homey.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I have ever commented on your blog, but I love it and read it regularly. Have a wonderful New Year!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks fabulous, as always! And I would kill for that dang cupcake. ;o) ~mary~
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful lunch..oh yum!
ReplyDeletesandy toe
Looks great! I didn't know Starbucks had a fruit/cheese plate. Yum. I got the Christmas stuff down and packed, but there are tubs waiting to be stashed here and there and somewhere. I'd be happy to stay home from teaching tomorrow and work on doing just that, but I guess we didn't get quite enough snow today... Happy Twenty-Ten!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute! We had a cat who liked to get up on places she shouldn't so we put flour on the surface to see where she'd been during the night: footprints told the tale! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me! I told hubby at breakfast that the tree comes down later today!
Diane
How can you look so organized? I have no children and my living room isn't nearly as organized. Wah! I'll blame the dog. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love the try with candles (and those are some of the finest looking flameless candles I've seenn, by the way!). You've given me an idea for a tray with a less-than-perfect surface. Yay!
jealous. my house is a NIGHTMARE.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing gift of babysitting!
Big hugs, and a heartfelt Happy New Year!
xoxo
Wow - your home is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSome little friends are having a fun time...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Your room has such a warm and collected over time look. Nothing cold or sterile about it, just beautiful and interesting.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so lovely Jen...isn't a day to yourself just the best! :)
ReplyDeleteHow fun to have some hours to yourself, for coffee and treats including your very own cupcake.
ReplyDeleteYour house looks very pretty.
Just visiting from TCB - love your living room!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your living room...looks like it should be in a magazine!
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