Thursday, December 27, 2018

CAT-LESS IN NEW JERSEY


It was a busy Christmas season and a wonderful celebration.  The tree is trimmed with blue lights, 100 pine cones, 40 birds and a dozen glass icicles (as in years past.)  However, there are no longer any cats and, although we miss them, we are enjoying our new furniture in the family room.

The sectional couch was 30 years old, so it was way overdue for an update.  We chose a more modern sofa and a leather swivel chair.  We also purchased an end table with a drawer.  The piece in front of the sofa is a family heirloom and very handy as a coffee table.  The bottom shelf holds a box with puzzles and small items that would otherwise make the room look cluttered. (and we don't want that...)

The little table next to the swivel chair was made by Rick.  On top is a stuffed squirrel in front of the sliders where we watch the "real" squirrels play and try to get to the hanging bird feeder.  They are always fun to watch!

By the way, the carpet looks like new thanks to the Hoover Dash shampooer that magically "erased" all the pet stains.  It's amazing!  My sister was so impressed with the results, she ordered one for herself.

In preparation for Christmas and two house guests, this house got a thorough cleaning upstairs and down.  So if you've been wondering why I haven't posted in over a month, these photos should give you a clue.  I can't go and teach "De-clutter de House" with my house a mess, can I?  I also made and sent over 100 Christmas cards, shopped for gifts in brick and mortar stores (and small shops,) caught up on the laundry and visited my chiropractor numerous times.

Thanks for visiting.  Have a Happy New Year full of good health and happiness!


P.S.  Watch for another Decluttering series -- coming soon!





1 comment:

Kim S said...

Gorgeous!! I'm not cat-less yet (I have two) so although I did get a few new things for the new house, it was all purchased with the cats in mind.