Movable Window Seat

A few years ago, LJ built this wonderful wood bench with a bottom shelf.

I have used it in many a spot around our cottage

and it's seen several colors of paint.

This newest fresh paint finish is a soft neutral with added distress.

Most recently I discovered it was the exact width of

my center bow window in the dining room to fit between the curtains.

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Perfect to create a movable window seat.

Since I change the decor up so often,

being able to move it to another spot is perfect for me.

To the top I added a wonderful French hotel graphic

stenciled in a dark charcoal. 

I often use this color for stencils as it is a lot less harsh then black

but still looks dark enough.

To the front I stenciled the address of the hotel.

Then comes the fun part of adding a few accents.

To the shelf I added a few of my favorite design books along with

a vintage house mouse my mother created about 30 years ago.

This French box is perfect to hold extra napkins or even a stack of dessert plates.

This large floor bunny stays out year round.

 He wears a glossy black ribbon.

You never know where this fellow will be. 

I move him around often.

The light weight crocheted throw is perfect for summer and softens the bench a bit.

A little spot to read or watch the rain.

So sorry all these pics are a bit gloomy. 

We've had so much rain and overcast for days.

It was even raining while taking these photos.

I like being able to move this bench when needed since I

put a tall Christmas tree in this window for the holidays.

Now this wasn't a big deal, but just a cute little window seat idea.

Maybe you have a bench that would fit perfectly in a window.

With the dining room complete, I'll be looking around for another 

room for change!!

See you next time.

Have a wonderful last day of June.

Celestina Marie

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