What I have ‘on my mind’ this week is not a real problem
but one I’ve been thinking about for a while
I have an old wing back armchair out on the back deck
Someone once said it wasn’t what she expected of me
– what ever that might mean –
and yes, maybe it does look a bit odd having it there….
….but its really comfortable and also warm to sit in when we are outside on warmish winter’s days and cool summer days as well
On any day in fact 😊

The thing is I would like to bring it back indoors
Its getting on in years now, the fabric is quite frayed, tattered and torn in places courtesy of a large family and all the cats and kittens we have had in the house so would need lots of loving attention from an upholsterer
Now as I’m not a big person I’ve always found it hard to get furniture to fit and this was one suite that fitted me perfectly – when we agreed to refurnish I let someone have the deciding vote. unfortunately what we now is – in my mind – enormous and not very comfortable (for me)
What you get for letting men have a choice I suppose 🙁
A friend in need and willing to do a ‘quick cover job’ to suit her means took part of the suite and as I didn’t want to get rid of the other chair out the back it went, covered by a throw over cover that blended in with the outdoor furniture
not the best fit but as they say better than nothing
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This will tell you how long we’ve had it
Top L + bottom R were taken in 2011. Lots of you will remember Kiera (my brown shadow)…..this was a favoured comfy spot. You’d almost have to fight her for it

(R) Elder daughter the day she was married the first time in 1983 (I think)
Don’t ask – there have been a couple of marriages and I never remember when they were
Thankfully she is much more settled now
‘Older and wiser’ I think the saying is
(L) Younger daughter on her wedding day over 30 years ago
Same chairs – same look to the house as well
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I know that if I went to the expense of having it recovered/reupholstered (and brought inside) its size would make it look a bit odd
We’d have to refurnish again so it would blend in ……..which would take some explaining on my behalf lol
Realistically I suppose in the whole scheme of things this is nothing
perhaps all it needs is for me to find another chair cover and enjoy it (outside) for what it was and the memories that go with it.
What do you think?
#keeplifesimple