Katie is still ill so I’ve been striving to keep quiet as of late. In a tiny house it is hard to go about your daily chores (like housecleaning) when someone you live with is sleeping or ill but it is what it is.
When she woke up earlier today I rushed into action. I cleaned the litter-box, vacuumed the floor and finished tidying up just as she went back to bed. Everyone has pretty well gotten the hint about calling so when I turned on the phone to make a few calls today I was able to just leave the MagicJack up.
I can do dishes when we dirty them without disturbing her but soon I’ll have to fire up the washing machine; it is rather noisy so I’m putting it off as long as I can but I can only wait so long because we only have so much space to dry our stuff in.
To top off everything I’m fighting a splitting headache of my own; I do hope I’m not coming down with what Katie has!
Either way I thought I would share a couple of pictures of what the living room looks like currently. Enjoy!
Living room as seen from the front door.
The living room as seen from the kitchen.
I put sheets on the bed and the loveseat to protect them from muddy puppy feet and pet hair; these get changed rather frequently though if I had more sheets I must confess I would change them more often than I do. It is much easier to wash the sheets than it is to change the blankets or clean the cushions so this keeps me ahead of the game. I’m hoping to find some sheets and pillowcases at the thrift stores when we go again; our supply has gotten quite low as we’ve worn out some of our stock.
The area rugs were gifts from friends and the afghan covers the kerosene heater that belonged to my mother and serves as our backup heat source. The afghan was made by my grandmother.
We have yet to decide upon the perfect curtains for this room so for now I’ve draped coordinating fleece throws on the windows to keep the light out (and heat in) at night. Behind them are simple paper reddi-shades, purchased for $1 each on clearance when we moved here.
The chair that serves as a nightstand was a gift from Mr. A as was the bed I sleep in; people are always giving him stuff and he is one of those generous souls who love to share!
How are you coping with winter? Please share your stories in the comments below.
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I would first of like to ask where you got your little sofa/loveseat? Love it? Just like something I have been looking for
Thank you for sharing. I am in the process of starting over again and trying to keep things as simple as possible.
Hope she feels better and you don’t catch it! Your home looks very cozy.
I caught a cold from my kids, so I’m drinking lots of water and trying to sleep extra when I can (ha).
And I’m in FL, so winter isn’t bad here. We should actually hit 84 today!
Have a good day! Glad I found your blog!
Jana, the loveseat was a gift from my neighbor, who acquired it from a friend so I’ve honestly no idea how one would track down the manufacturer. I fell in love with it the moment I saw it–I only wish it was large enough to function as a daybed.
April, here’s hoping you can send some of that warm weather down here.
How cute your room is, I love the idea of putting sheets on furniture to protect them from animals dirty paws.
Very nice and homey.
We’ve moved every year for about 8 years straight. Just bought a new house–and I am in it, but Hubby has to live most of the time in another state. You do what you have to. 
One year we lived in a tiny cabin–it was really fun, and we lived in our pick up when we first married– complete with red & white gingham curtains on the camper thing over the bed. It doesn’t matter in the least where you live– every place love is, is a home. 
What a comfy looking home! Hope she feels better soon & you don’t catch it too!
Fancy living! Hope Your daughter feels better ,and You do not get ill.
Nice room. I see the doggies like it as well. I have sheets on all my furniture because of the dogs, flannel ones as they are softer and not so cold to sit on. Speaking of furniture, I had only an old loveseat in my living room since I moved in in October, no end tables or lamps or chairs etc. UNTIL today. My son-in-law
family sold a big house and had to get rid of furniture fast so brought over a couch, chair, end tables, and even lamps for free.
Congrats on the furniture BJ!