tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post3000499959009608643..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Smiling at Sunshine . . . and Cushions. . . . and Comfortmaterfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-29660627335327263062012-10-09T09:22:38.853-07:002012-10-09T09:22:38.853-07:00I like the idea of winter curtains, they change t...I like the idea of winter curtains, they change the feeling of the room so much, and I am tickled at the view of your transitional nook, winter curtains and summer pillows. It all seems so nice, the preparing for the time of cozying in.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-69851265028521920862012-10-08T16:19:39.568-07:002012-10-08T16:19:39.568-07:00Thanks! It does lift my spirits.Thanks! It does lift my spirits.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-82457934139619460502012-10-08T01:31:46.085-07:002012-10-08T01:31:46.085-07:00I mentioned it precisely because I think it can st...I mentioned it precisely because I think it can stand alone as an excellent book to enjoy even if one cannot attend the exhibition. The essays are superb and the photography of the exhibits outstanding. And given your love of Paris and of fashion...it's a winner.<br />HesterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-70298334897829265092012-10-06T10:33:12.843-07:002012-10-06T10:33:12.843-07:00The sunlight in that room is just gorgeous. What a...The sunlight in that room is just gorgeous. What a happy space it must be to spend time in. Happy Thanksgiving!Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22717167056947430872012-10-06T07:22:32.494-07:002012-10-06T07:22:32.494-07:00I love the way little ones force us to slow our pa...I love the way little ones force us to slow our pace . . . no, that's not right, is it? but they do insist we attend to the moment even as we're hurrying after them. And sometimes we can sit while they nap. . . .enjoy.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-71147245800417413872012-10-06T07:21:16.289-07:002012-10-06T07:21:16.289-07:00Well, I have ambition AND a willing partner. . . ;...Well, I have ambition AND a willing partner. . . ;-)<br />I'm hoping for the brilliant gems myself, so far still just hoping . . . Happy Turkey-Pumpkin Day to you too.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-13039745425290523162012-10-06T07:20:10.129-07:002012-10-06T07:20:10.129-07:00Oh, I wish I could see this. It sounds like the ki...Oh, I wish I could see this. It sounds like the kind of exhibition I love. I'll have to see if I can track down the catalogue, at least.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-42052353988365854232012-10-06T07:18:42.370-07:002012-10-06T07:18:42.370-07:00Thanks, Sue -- I'll admit it's very comfor...Thanks, Sue -- I'll admit it's very comforting. . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38642334570085402792012-10-06T07:18:17.994-07:002012-10-06T07:18:17.994-07:00Thanks, Jennifer. The reds are actually orange IRL...Thanks, Jennifer. The reds are actually orange IRL -- and I have to say it all began with a serendipitous purchase of deep orange-rust velvet curtains at Ikea. . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-87582797491275702442012-10-06T07:16:09.002-07:002012-10-06T07:16:09.002-07:00Thanks very much, Mette. I admit that I quite happ...Thanks very much, Mette. I admit that I quite happily stay home for days one end when I get the chance, and I feel no need to leave my books and my view.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33282463358978952012012-10-06T07:15:20.087-07:002012-10-06T07:15:20.087-07:00It's hard to imagine The Humble Bungalow being...It's hard to imagine The Humble Bungalow being improved, but then, I'm never convinced there can be too many cushions. ;-)<br />Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend as well!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-10123209438297364022012-10-06T07:13:47.205-07:002012-10-06T07:13:47.205-07:00Well, I did have some shipped here from Paris . . ...Well, I did have some shipped here from Paris . . . materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-58196090866799710842012-10-05T15:09:22.192-07:002012-10-05T15:09:22.192-07:00The sunshine streaming in your windows lights up y...The sunshine streaming in your windows lights up your space with October warmth. I'm sitting in a puddle of sunshine on my own couch just now, soaking it in while the Little Miss takes a nap. Winter curtains, cozy cushions - a wonderful place to muse - or mark papers.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-49474398309322101232012-10-05T12:00:48.239-07:002012-10-05T12:00:48.239-07:00What a calming oasis. You have ambition, changing ...What a calming oasis. You have ambition, changing your curtain from summer to winter. I wish you luck on your grading - I just hope that when your spirits are flagging you stumble across enough brilliant gems of writing to keep you going. Happy thanksgiving weekend.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06218727738029858422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-21372014265430872132012-10-05T11:50:24.979-07:002012-10-05T11:50:24.979-07:00Really lovely room, the comfort, the light, the ci...Really lovely room, the comfort, the light, the civilising presence of books. Which reminds me, I recommend the catalogue of 'Impressionism and Fashion', currently a major exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay and coming to your side of the Pond, albeit south of your borders (NYC & Chicago) in 2013. Superbly curated, really thought provoking (changing attitudes and social trends as reflected through costume & art and those two themes in dialogue) as well as a feast for the eye.<br />Hester Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-38625814260449538392012-10-05T10:38:15.011-07:002012-10-05T10:38:15.011-07:00I think, on balance, it leans towards adult. Just ...I think, on balance, it leans towards adult. Just don't go buying fancy ones at a boutique in Vancouver :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-44601057645909720562012-10-05T09:32:00.678-07:002012-10-05T09:32:00.678-07:00What a wonderfully inviting room this is! The vie...What a wonderfully inviting room this is! The view, the sofa and pile of pillows that says "dive right in!" and those soft curtains... enjoy!Susan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16005855250089328310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22640836258703647192012-10-05T08:57:28.928-07:002012-10-05T08:57:28.928-07:00I clicked over to see your winter curtains! What ...I clicked over to see your winter curtains! What a wonderful idea. Red and oh so cozy looking!! Your room looks so inviting and lovely. I'm inspired to recover some of my cushions in cozier colors for the fall and wiinter. <br />Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723360304687997220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-49187764991301982202012-10-05T08:16:10.480-07:002012-10-05T08:16:10.480-07:00I LOVE that you get this! Yes! I feel so "ser...I LOVE that you get this! Yes! I feel so "seriously adult" having winter curtains -- only started doing this 4 or 5 years ago. IN fact, we never bothered with curtains at all (who's going to lurk on the beach to look in, really?) until 6 or so years ago. Both sets are Ikea, so not that adult, right?materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-18878276816754538462012-10-05T08:14:04.069-07:002012-10-05T08:14:04.069-07:00I have not seen this part of your living room yet....I have not seen this part of your living room yet. Very charming and inviting, and what a wonderful view.<br />Were I there, I´d have no reason to go anywhere.<br />You are a lucky woman!<br />Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving!mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-62368684211896638182012-10-05T08:00:00.103-07:002012-10-05T08:00:00.103-07:00Your room looks so inviting...and the views, I am ...Your room looks so inviting...and the views, I am green with envy!<br />I am seriously under cushioned here in The Humble Bungalow.<br />Next time I go shopping I think I'll grab a few...<br />Happy Thanksgiving Weekend Mater!<br />hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-24582040697176400672012-10-05T07:57:05.863-07:002012-10-05T07:57:05.863-07:00What a lovely, cozy nook. Love the cushions. And i...What a lovely, cozy nook. Love the cushions. And it's crazy that you have winter curtains! Seriously adult. I haven't changed my curtains since I moved in :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com