a footstool...

 

...in the bathroom and not by an armchair in the basement (as I talked about in my last post) is what I'm showing you today since it was much to dark to take any pictures in our basement this week. (I'll have to wait for the days to get a bit longer and brighter for basement photos... )There usually is some kind of a footstool in this same spot because the mirror above the sink on this little vanity cabinet is still a bit high for some of us in this house!

 

I used an old painted plank of wood which I found in a used building supply yard to make the legs; my husband actually whipped up the wooden part of the stool (thank you, dear husband!) on which I stuck a 1.5 inch foam so that all those tired feet which will be resting on it will be nice and comfy. Once the structure of the stool was made, all that was left to do was slip on the crocheted cover; I made sure the cover was long enough to cover the stool all the way to the top of the legs and and then secured it to the stool by tying it with some yarn around each leg. And, voilà... we have a rose footstool! What do you think?

 

I have to say that I'm quite pleased with the way it turned out and, given that I really enjoyed making it, I think I will be making more of these stools... Perhaps, I will change the colour of the rose with each new one I make (wouldn't it be fun to have three of them lined up against a wall with different coloured roses?!) or simply x-stitch a different design altogether... Hmmm, the possibilities are endless!

 

Before I move on to something else, I have to tell you that the bathroom where I took these photos has to be one of my favourite spots in our house; it's not very big but it has the sweetest little bateau bathtub right by a nicely sized window (not like the small windows one usually sees in bathrooms) which overlooks the top of a locust tree as the bathroom's on the top floor of the house. It is such a treat to lie in the bathtub in late spring/early summer with the window wide open when the locust tree is in full bloom with all its lovely fragrant pink flowers...

 

Now, onto something quite different that I would like to share with you: I am rather excited at the moment because I'm leaving on a sweet little trip to Ireland with my husband early next week! This little holiday is part wedding anniversary gift (we celebrated our 20th anniversary two years ago but weren't able to do anything really special at the time) and part Christmas gift from my husband as I've always longed to go to Ireland (thank you again, dearest husband!!). We are going for just under two weeks with a quick jaunt in London, then Dublin for a few days and onto the Irish countryside in a rented car; if you have any thoughts as to where we should go when in London (I'm definitely going to Liberty!!), Dublin or anywhere in Ireland, please, please leave me a comment! (I should be able to check my emails on and off once in London and Ireland.)

 

I initially thought that I would have time to write another post before leaving but I'm not so sure anymore; our departure date is coming up fast and I still have a lot of loose ends to tie... I will definitely be back blogging the week of Feb. 10th, hopefully with a bunch of yummy photos from my travels to show you; in case you're wondering about the patterns I've been working on (here). I will be back at it upon my return with hopefully something to show for in February (January turned out to be very unproductive month on that front so I hope February will be better!). As far as my Etsy shop goes, I will shut it down as of this Sunday to be re-opened on Feb. 10th. So, if I don't have time for a quick hello before leaving, I do hope you have a nice two weeks coming up and thank you so much for popping by!

 

 

Comments

[Alessandra]

your footstool is beautiful Beata!!!!
You know, when I and my hubby got married we spent our honeymoon in Ireland, some days in Dublin And the rest travelling in the country side with a rented car…..just like you!!!! We did this almost 17 years ago and all the memories (pics and Co) are in Italy, so I cannot be helpful….sorry!!!
Have fun, see you soon
xxxxxx Ale

[Heather]

The stool is gorgeous, I'm still wondering where I could make a similar rose! Have a fantastic trip. There is so much you could see and do London. I don't think you will be short of ideas. I once went to Dublin and whilst driving around the countryside, I just kept leaping out the car to take photos. It felt so magical! enjoy, Heather x

[Fran]

Have a great trip. Make sure you go to Covent Garden in London.

[jooles]

Have a FABULOUS time dear Beata!
and goodness me ..... that is one beautiful footstool!
love Jooles x x x

[Hannapat]

Wow what a gorgeous footstool!! I love what you've done with it. Isn't it amazing what a bit if wood and a hood eye and hand can do. I think three in different designs will look fab. Oh how very exciting for you to be going to London and Ireland. I love both places and there's a great deal to see and do. The usual stuff in London, Big Ben, Hyde park, tower bridge, an open air bus tour around. Yes definitely liberty, portobello market, grays antique market and lace and linen both on Davies street in London Mayfair. It really just depends on time and what you want to do. I would also really recommend going to the Tate museum and eating out at the Oxo tower restaurant on the Thames and very near to the Tate modern. You can get a London pass if you're planning in doing a few things as it will be cheaper. Check it out online. Ireland, love Dublin and unjust prefer browsing there. Really like The coastline from Wexford to Kerry and think that areas like inland Kilkenny is definitely worth visiting. I also like the north , but for me the south is really special. Hope you have a fab trip , you must be soooo excited!!! Bon voyage xoxo

[amanda]

Beata I do love this stool so much! It's perfect in every way! I hope you have a fabulous time in London and Ireland. I look forward to hearing all about it. Big hugs Amanda xxxx

[Sher]

Footstool and cover are both terrific! Love the bowl sink as well. Enjoy.

[leanne]

Ireland is on my bucket list for sure...I can't wait to hear about your adventure. I always imagine a little cottage by a pasture full of woolly sheep....add a bit of fogginess and a thick sweater. :) Your footstool is very sweet! So much snow here...double our average (and very, very cold temps.). I am beginning to lose my mind. xo

[Amy at love made my home]

Your stool is lovely! Congratulations on what will be your 22nd Anniversary this year then, I hope that you have a wonderful trip away and look forward to hearing all about it when you return. Hope that you have fun shopping in Liberty's too!! xx

[Laurie]

Your little foot stool turned out beautiful! I love the colors. Enjoy your vacation, it sounds awesome, a place I would go if I weren't afraid to fly!

[Annie]

Love the footstool! Happy anniversary and congrats, have a fabulous trip!

[vintage grey]

Oh, I love how it turned out and the colors are perfect! Have fun on your trip! xo Heather

[Michelle]

Wow your footstool is just stunning! I totally love it :0)

[A-L]

What a beauty! That cros-stitch rose looks absolutely delicious .
oh - and have a great trip to Ireland!

[Angela-Southern USA]

I think it's too beautiful to be stepped on!;) I could see it as a pillow though. lol Happy anniversary trip, look forward to hearing all about it.

[Penny]

Love your footstool, stunning! Take a trip to Loop yarn store in London, you won't want to come out empty handed :o) have a wonderful trip xxxx

[Heather]

Be still my beating heart! That's simply beautiful! I'm having a little love affair with cross stitch on crochet myself at the moment and you've set my mind a whirring!

I'd definitely recommend Covent Garden and Loop (Islington) while you're in London. Wherever you go, have a simply lovely time.

Heather x

[Gill]

Hope you're having a great trip!
Love this stool, its just beautiful!

[found and sewn]

What a lovely foot stool design! Enjoy your weekend x

[Angela @ Cottage Magpie]

It's beautiful!!! I love it. OH by the way, I mentioned you on my blog today. <3 ~Angela~

[Rose bleu pâle]

Just a little word from Paris to say to you how sweet, how cute is your footstool with his rose x-stitched.

[Miss Manitas]

really cool!!

[jen]

that is so adorable!!

[Miss Manitas]

Soooo cute!!!

[Jim]

It might just be a footstool but it sure is a beautiful one!