It was fortunate that my friend cancelled our walk today due to the crappy weather.
I’ve spent the day, rearranging furniture
Gay men love rearranging furniture .
Around 3 am Mary found a mouse in the reading chair.
The resulting hysteria woke the entire household and even Albert scraped off cushions and pushed his head down crevices in order to locate the dumb fuck of a rodent .
The chair had a nest amongst the springs.
It’s now on the patio awaiting the tip.
Hence the need for the rearranging of the furniture
And with that , a clean, a titivate and a pleasing afternoon.
If any of you love Pedro Almodòvar you will know that he incorporates into his films some lovely interior sets. The apartments and homes of his characters have vibrancy and a particular character of their own and they almost become another cast member with a personality, temperament and identify all of their own.
I adored the apartment feel of Penelope Cruz’s character in Parallel Mothers
But now I kind of like the eclectic nature of my cottage interior
I hope the poor little mouse is okay. It was probably Albert who brought it in! Jean.
ReplyDeleteSteel yourself Jean
DeleteHe didn’t make it
What a welcoming, colorful, and wonderfully personal space you've created in your sitting room with this rearrangement.
ReplyDeleteIs your former reading chair worth reupholstering or will you just get a new-to-you reading chair? My favorite reading chair was bought second (or third, or...?) hand but I love the color and it fits little me.
Hugs!
When the mouse was finally “ removed” then I realised just how rancid the chair was.
DeleteIve moved one of the living room chairs into its place
Wise!
DeleteLol
DeleteHOME!
ReplyDeleteIndeed x
DeleteOh my! LOVE your cottage - homey, warm, affectionate, cared-for, loved, lived-in - it's perfect and reflects you, John. J'adore.
ReplyDeleteLived in, ain’t that the truth xx
DeleteYou mean you've been sitting in the reading chair with a nest of mice quivering beneath your bottom?
ReplyDeleteReminds me of the Infestation Hyphothesis episode in the Big Bang, very funny.
DeleteMargo, I was thinking the same thing!
DeleteWell there was only one we found , but yes
DeleteAren't terriers wonderful? Actually, I'm surprised that any rodent would take up residence in your home. If it was just a bulldog, sure, but a bulldog, a terrier and a cat? That was a dumb mouse...
ReplyDeleteYour place is lovely, John. Suits you perfectly and reflects your style and interests.
Bless it, once found it didn’t last long Dorothy more or less ate it
DeleteI wonder why none of the furry ones didn't bring mousey to your attention John-My Terrier misses nothing-I did once have a fancy for eclectic but since my HM attack it's more s*** 'ole x
ReplyDeleteWell they did, but AFTER the fact which was odd
DeleteI love an eclectic decor and I would give anything for your 2 lovely built ins. I have 2 built ins that are in the corners of the dining room and they are almost useless. No room and no glass doors to protect glassware from curious cats. I could live very easily in your home. Ranee (MN) USA
ReplyDeleteThey were the first thing I had made when I moved in
DeleteLove the doggy bookends ! What are those most interesting ghost(?) creatures on the radiator?
ReplyDeleteMy favourite art instillation was Anthony Gormley’s field sculptures
DeleteOver 35 thousand of them
These figures I made at pottery as a tribute to his
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So funny (not at 3am. obvs). Cottage looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteI hate, with a passion, "interior designed" homes. They have no soul or character. Give me your rooms any day. They tell your story and are totally unique. I, too, am amazed that none of the fur babies alerted you to the mouse, though. My (late) cats would have been going berserk! xx
ReplyDeleteThere was a nest formed by the springs when I removed the sacking
DeleteI like an eclectic look too! That's the best way for the personality of the person who lives there to shine through!
ReplyDeleteGroups of things with meaning please me debra
DeleteStrange isn't it; mice are so cute. Think picture books or ,what's the film's name, "Stuart Little". Even rats (is there a more vile creature) one may warm to; at a distance. Think "Wind in the Willows" or "Ratatouille". Yet, when they enter our homes, as you say, hysteria is ours.
ReplyDeleteIn other news: Good job you and I don't share the same roof. I wouldn't exactly call myself a minimalist but still those "ghosts creatures" as Marmee above calls them would be make or break time. As to plastering walls with frames - I do think less is more. However, I do love that green paint you have applied here and there. It's inspired.
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“ plastering” you do hide an insult in the chat ..very much like my grandmother did
DeleteDifferent tastes eh….I suspect I’d hate your German minimalism lol
Your home looks warm and cozy, John. I like it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ellen
DeleteEek a mouse!!! I can only imagine what that scene was look. I’m picturing our cats in that situation. So glad I’ve never lived it. As for “Gay men love rearranging furniture.” Is that a requirement? If so, I know many who will have their Gay Cards revoked.
ReplyDeleteI think many are secretive about this aspect of their lives
DeleteI think your home looks lovely. I too would willingly live there.
ReplyDeleteOne winter years ago when our cat quotient was up to six we had a mouse that invaded the kitchen cupboard by coming up through the drain. My husband thought I was crazy for leaving a dog biscuit in the cupboard for it every night but the biscuit was gone every morning and there was no damage. The cats couldn't have cared less.
Lol, I can’t believe he nested in the chair without any animal realising until last night
DeleteI've always admired your lovely home. Every nook and cranny looks comfy and inviting. The books add to the cozy feel too!
ReplyDeleteMy lockdown books, my library has flourished
Deletei love mice,their lil pink feet and noses lol.OMG,I adore your cottage can I come visit.x
ReplyDeleteLol anytime
DeleteIt looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteOur old (and much missed) tom cat once caught a mouse. This was amazing as he was an indoor cat that never left the house. Afterwards we thought he had got it mail order because not only did he catch a mouse in a mouse free, cat filled house, he did it while my dad and his girlfriend were visiting. Not only did he rip its head off in front of the visting girlfriend, who had hysterics, he did it while we were watching a dancing mouse scene in Disney's Cinderella that ended up freeze framed on a really cute mouse wearing a hat.
Why do they behead them ? I’ve always found that rather disgusting
DeleteI was told by a vet once that cats instinctively know not to eat the "stomach" of rodents because of worms. All my cats if catching vermin eat the heads and leave me all the bodies to deal with. My oldest cat catches a "family of rats" every year. Dad first, no brains left, Mum next no brains left, then up to three or four "babies" again all brains eaten. Needless to say it isn't my job to dispose of the corpses Him indoors gets that job.
DeleteJo in Auckland
Years ago, when some of the other units were vacant and before the cat, I had to deal with mice. I trapped 3 or 4 of them before things settled back down.
ReplyDeleteSee one miss 6
DeleteOne of our cats brought a mouse in , after we chased it round for a couple of hours we were confident that the mouse had gone out . Three days later we found the nest it had built on the mantel shelf , hubby was really quick and caught it on a mug and liberated it . This particular cat also released a weasel in the lounge , cue several minutes of hectic activity till we managed to get it out of the door , we do have episodes of excitement .
ReplyDeleteMy mouse wasn’t as lucky
DeleteDorothy chomped on it like a buiscuit
Oh dear. This is the first winter without a cat. It is also the first year I found a mouse. I have this feeling that the two things might be connected.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, or get a terrier, they are very good mousers
Delete'The resulting hysteria woke the entire household.' It's lines like this that make me laugh so much. xx
ReplyDeleteI jumped out of bed as if electrocuted
DeleteSome gay men believe there is a right place for everything and there they shall remain.
ReplyDeleteI doubt that very much
DeleteMy mother had a nest complete with babies in her matress a couple years ago. Poor thing thought she was losing her mind, hearing muted sounds of life at night.
ReplyDeleteYour cottage is looking gorgeous! So much to take in, which is what we snoopers love :) And Dorothy is quite a scream.
ReplyDeleteShe’s an arse lol
DeleteIt is surprising to find a mouse living inside a chair. Equally surprising is that your fur kids only became alerted today. My Uncle always said, if you find one mouse, there are more. He claimed their are no mouse bachelors.
ReplyDeleteHe’s gone x
DeleteMice!!! Don’t even get me started. We have a cat door ( flap) and both cats bring in live prey. Sometimes we see it, sometimes we don’t! I like your collections in your home. - Jenn
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Your home is lovely. A thoughtful space, loved and cared for. btw did you ever finish redoing your bedroom? I don't recall you showing us the final result?
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DeleteYour home is delightful.. if I was a "decorator" mine would be similar but in a newer home. I couldn't afford a Welsh cottage more's the pity.
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
And finally; a love spoon for Feb' 14th.
ReplyDeleteCan't get over you and the dogs sitting on that chair not knowing the nest was there. The mouse certainly lived dangerously!
ReplyDeleteI love the cottage. It's delightful and welcoming.
Did the mouse have clogs on :-)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj40JtpqI0U&t=1s
ReplyDeleteYour house looks like a home. Time for chair shopping?
ReplyDeleteThis reminded me of the time when my mum and I were living in a small cottage in Yorkshire. A mouse suddenly ran across the room and my mum leapt up, knocking her chair over in a panic. The chair landed on the mouse and knocked the poor little fella out cold.
ReplyDeleteThat's a bummer about the reading chair. Why do animals always choose 3 a.m. to raise a ruckus?
ReplyDeleteYour cottage looks lovely with it's rearrangement, but it would be hard for it to look anything but lovely, you have created a cosy and nicely eclectic home.
ReplyDeleteWhy do they always find the hidden wildlife indoors in the middle of the night!!
I love those sculptures on your mantle!
ReplyDeleteOh the mice, they really do not know how much they make us all fuss when they come inside to get warm.