I haven’t had a lot of time for cooking this week, hampered by a
plumbing problem. But now that the new
disposal is in place I expect to get back to culinary experimentation.
Meanwhile, I’ve had to direct my attentions elsewhere, namely in
working on the decoration of the guest bedroom.
It haunts me. Just as soon as I
think I know that I’m going to do, I change my mind.
So, I decided to give it a test run to see how it felt and what it
needed. (I wonder how many people give their guest rooms a test run prior to
having overnight guests?)
I gave it a try out last night — very comfortable and cozy —
completing the experience with morning coffee, making it up from the coffee
station that occupies space on the cabinet under the picture under the picture.
Eh. The coffee is only marginally good despite the French press, it's a bit
cumbersome to make, and, well, the experience was a bit disappointing.
The water had a bit of a resin smell while heating in the electric kettle,
and I eventually just poured the cup of coffee out. A good, REALLY good, cup of
coffee is important to me. I suspect I didn't use enough coffee because
it sort of had the dirty dishwater taste of the weak coffee that my mother used
to make. And, perhaps I've been spoiled by freshly ground daily vs. the ground
coffee in the container. Need to rethink. The cocoa has to go, for one, the
cinnamon grinder as well, I think. Sugar and teas need to be moved into the
cabinet. I was hoping for something better. Maybe a trivet and mini coffee pot
would be better than the electric kettle and French press. I do need more room
on top of the cabinet, say, for a plate of pastries. Hmmmm.
Certainly the room needs more pictures. Of what type, I do not know. And it needs wall color; again, I don’t know
what color. Lastly a window treatment is
crucial, although I think I’m going to go with shutters flanking the window.
I’m a woman
floundering and need your help. What do
you think?
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I like it!
ReplyDeleteI just read an article featuring questions to Mario Buatta. He said bedrooms should be blue or lavender for blondes and apricot or pink for brunettes. Impersonally like a pretty blue bedroom and one that leans to a blue that has some green in it.
You can always pull a color from your painting or your drapes or spread.
I would be cry comfortable here.
xo
Sheila
Looking at that picture again, maybe a pink would work as that would make the pink flowers pop. Yellow is e fizzing so it wouldn't not be as good in a bedroom.
ReplyDeleteNothing, nothing, nothing beats a good cup of coffee, Pattie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture...makes me smile and want to go jump on my bicycle that is languishing in the garage.
Sorry about the plumbing problems.
Hope you have a better rest of the week.
Perhaps a single cup Keurig would work?
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully colors! Love this post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Beautiful!!! I love having a "hot cocoa" station during the cold season holidays so I really enjoyed your post. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love your little vignette, but can see how confusing this makes your world. Sometimes it's the little things that drive us crazy!
ReplyDeleteThink Jackie's comment on the single serve Keurig is spot on. Not everyone wants to take the time to do the hot cocoa thing (esp. if you'll make it for them in the kitchen). A simple tray with the Keurig, some coffee (and doesn't it also make tea?) and other accouterments would be lovely.
Your picture above the tray is wonderful!