Inspired?...yes I am...

I kept meaning to take some additional pictures and do some blogging throughout the week, but I blinked twice and the week was gone - I'm not even sure what happened.  At any rate, here I am.  I am so excited because I received a sewing machine for Valentine's day from Steven.  I didn't have one and I have been so inspired and motivated by the wonderful talent of my fellow bloggers.  So I made a general comment one day, "I think I'd like a sewing machine".  And then, just like that, a sewing machine showed up for Valentine's Day.  I also received the "Love Actually" sound track (so good).  And I received the new Belinda Carlisle CD that she did in French - it's great.  I highly recommend it.  I also received a Sewing 101 book, and the new Janet Evanovich book "Plum Lovin'" - it isn't a mystery, but a between-the-numbers book about the multiple men in her life. 

I have spent enumerable hours this week looking at many wonderful blogs and I just get more and more excited.  Thank you all for sharing your lives and homes with me - sniff.  I can't wait to go and get some material and start making stuff.  I thought maybe I would make a bag of some sort - I'll see what strikes me. 

Here are some pictures from around the house.  This is a picture of our breakfast nook (love that snow out there).

                                 

This is a cupboard in our kitchen, next to the breakfast nook.  It is from my grandparent's farm and is over 100 years old.  I love it.  And do you see that vintage wallpaper in the back?  It is from the 30's or 40's and was put there by my grandma.  The little apron is the vintage-inspired one that my mom made for Evy for Christmas. 

This is a picture of our entryway.

   

This is a close-up of the basket.  It holds treasures from an antiquing trip to Buffalo, MN with my mom.  There are many things in that basket (all old): English riding helmet, walking sticks, umbrellas, tennis rackets, skates, and a baseball mitt and ball.

This is our living room.  The bookcase in back holds my mystery stuff collection.  I'll put a closer picture below, but I don't think it can be truly appreciated unless viewed in person.  There is an old typewriter, a Maltese Falcon replica, mystery board games of Cluedo (the British version of Clue (and this one is old), Gosford Park, and Murder She Wrote (yes folks, there actually was a MSW board game and I have it...couresy of my mom and a garage sale).  There are magnifying glasses, a Sherlock Holmes picture from a movie, a deerstocker hat, books, and many, many mystery DVD's.  You can't see it but there is also an old style black phone over there too.  I'll have to devote some pictures to that area so you can see.

If you can make this bigger you might be able to see some of the stuff - like I said, a picture just doesn't do it justice.

 

 

We had lemmon poppyseed scones this morning.  Yum.

 

Some old bowls with my wonderful cookie cutters that have that great green for the handles - love it.

And this is just a lovely little picture in my dining room.  I love the birds, the apples, the colors.  I never get tired of looking at it.  Have a wonderful day!

Comments

[annewithane65 (Kim)]

Love your home...it's just beautiful!

[annewithane65 (Kim)]

Love your home...it's just beautiful!

[Daisy Cottage]

Love, love, love your home! It took me some time too playing with Typepad to get my pictures bigger. Somewhere in the process, if you "dig deeper".. after you "browse" and upload your chosen pic, you have the option to click on "customize" to make your picture be bigger. Hope this helps a little!
xo,
Kim

[Kim]

I love your home! And, the bookshelf display...wow! Love it.

And, thank you so much for putting me on your list of blogs...I'm honored!

[carolyn]

I see "English Riding Helmets" are at the top of your "Stuff I Love" Typelist, there are a couple of lovely old ones hanging in our hall - well used I might add!
Love your mystery corner, wonderful typewriter and all those mystery DVDs. What fun I could have at your place.

[Marilyn]

I just love your home! Very quaint and very cozy looking. There is such a warm feel to your blog! Thanks for the inspiration.

[Baby Tease]

I was going to say "congratulations on the wonderful present" but actually, "Congratulations on the wonderful hubby." I bet you will enjoy your machine, especially with all of the incredible sewing blogs out here. And thanks for the pics of your home. It looks great. Kim.

[amy Cordova]

oh my god! adopt me !!! can't wait to see your christmas decor : ) your home is BEAUTIFUL!!

[Elodie B.]

I love your home ! It is really a charming place to live. I especially love your grandma's cabinet.
Have a nice day. A bientôt.