The Rocking Chair is Back

Yes, yes, my rocking chair, my pride and joy that I rescued from the trash got re-caned by the masterful hands of Donna Kim at Edge of Your Seat. Actually, just the seat was re-caned and I can see the care that went into it. I kind of wished that I had the back done as well as the seat.



But for my first caning experience it was a very good experience indeed. I got the feeling that Donna genuinely cared. When I came to pick the chair up, she asked me what my plans with the chair were.

The innocence of that question made me think, "what?" I did a double take. Then she elaborated. "Yeah...are you going to put it on your balcony, or in the living room...?"I fell in love with her, just for a second. I love answering those kinds of questions! So I gave her a really thoughtful answer. I lamented that I didn't have a patio...more like a narrow balcony and what I really wanted was a daybed so I can sleep outside...and as I was picturing that rocking chair in every area of my apartment, I kind of forgot she was standing beside me. But then I came out of my lucid daydream and ended my speech with:...."so I think I'll put it in my bedroom, so I can sit in my rocking chair in my PJs after a bath and read."


Hey what can I tell you? A simple question from a willing listener really made my day.




Right now, however, the rocking chair isn't the scene stealer I was hoping it might be. Maybe it does need a paint job, and perhaps it needs to be the only chair in the room. I might move the one chair that's already in there out to the balcony, so as to give centre stage to my rocking chair.



I've got to keep going with my place...although sometimes I feel stuck. It does take a while, so I was told. And as of yet, I haven't really hung anything on the wall. And I really need a good couple of lamps and a work table. Who am I kidding? I need time. Lots and lots time.