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| wonderful window view |
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| welcoming window |
Why is it that *certain things* attract us? Like open windows, shady paths, cozy fireplaces, etc.? They draw us in... and welcome us. I see a picture (many of which are posted on "A Brit in Tennessee" blog) and something inside says, "... aww, I like that". I know it can't be true for all, but apparently it's true for a good bit (or in this case, a good Brit!).
Lately I've been looking around on Pinterest and have found so many really cute idea pictures... the kind that make you want to create that, or go there, or just plain fantasize.
And there's this place in Mousehole, West Cornwall, England that is shown on a blog called "A Joyful Cottage".... it's called the Oyster Catcher's Cottage and it's such a perfect spot to spend a holiday. Check it out and see what you think.
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| Kitchen in Oyster Catcher's Cottage (see the white aga on the left) |
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| Bedroom in Oyster Catcher's Cottage (see the view of the water from the window) |
And then there's also another cottage shown on The Joyful Cottage that's called, "The Stack"... that is so-oo interesting. However, you must be able to climb stairs as each room is on a different floor.
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| kitchen in the Stack - isn't it adorable? |
It's also in Cornwall... (guess I have a hankering for Cornwall?).
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| Outside view of The Stack |
Then... while surfing through Pinterest the other night, I came across some humorous posters. One had me laughing so hard, I cried. Wish I could find it again... as I haven't had a good laugh like that in ages.
Well, that's the dreaming part of my post finished. Going to relate a little story next that has taken up a good part of our week. First, DH and I set out to order some room darkening shades for our front room. Plain ol' shades... nothing fancy, right? Well, of course none of the ready made ones came in the sizes we needed, and the ones they can cut to order didn't come in the color we wanted.
So-oo we tried 3 different places to custom order. First place had an associate there, but she didn't know anything about ordering shades. Second place, there were simply no sales associates in the area, and even though we went up front and were told one was coming, 20 mins later no one had shown up, so we left.
Last place was very accommodating, and had a lovely salesperson who really knew her stuff (so rare these days). We took home the book with the various swatches, then went back and ordered the next day. Unbeknownst to us, the sale was off the next day, but our sales lady called a Supervisor explaining that we basically made the order the day before, but had to take samples home to be sure of the color before continuing. She gave us the sale price.
It just astounds us that so many stores don't have enough help... or don't educate the ones they have. Maybe it's our age, but it seems that work ethics and management systems have suffered over the years.
Sorry this post is a bit rambling... but it seems to be the way my mind works lately. Closing this with a picture I came across of a black cat that I think is just beautiful... (very possibly photo-shopped, but still). How can people not like black cats?)
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| Her response: "Give it a rest..." |
I enjoyed this post, very much. Black cats are beautiful. There was a large black cat with a big bushy tail that hung around the motel we stayed in last summer at the beach. First black cat I had ever seen with a bushy tail. I love both those window views, the first two pictures!
ReplyDeleteThe black cat in front of our house has a very large bushy tail and is really pretty. And aren't window views enticing?
DeleteIt is disheartening. How can people not understand we're all in something bigger than ourselves, so why revert to the least common denominator, the least service, the least follow through.
ReplyDeleteI want to say that it's because nobody cares anymore... but I don't really believe that.
DeleteI agree that work ethics are lacking these days. How frustrating to have to go to three different places to get what you want, but it seems that's the way of things. I love all the cottage pictures you featured - so cozy, all of them. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteIt does seem to be 'the way of things' these days, Jenn. I wonder why that is?
DeleteI see a lot of photos of places and things that catch my interest too. I'd so love to visit the Cotswolds one day. One of the former bloggers lives somewhere in that region and always is out with her husband visiting places, taking the most gorgeous photos. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got the blinds and at the sale price. Really, that's just proper customer service, IMO. I'm with you RE: finding that so many stores have poor service in one way or another. And it's very hard to find anyone truly knowledgeable!
That black cat is gorgeous, yes probably photoshopped (the eyes), but stunning. So is Ghost, though, and she's not photoshopped. LOL.
Kim, I've been to Land's End in Cornwall and loved the area. I do believe that the Cotswolds would also be a wonderful place to visit. Hope you get to do this one day.
DeleteYou have me dreaming now too.
ReplyDeleteFun, isn't it?
DeleteI like your rambling post, Rian. And I'm glad you finally found somebody to help you AND give you the sale price. She sounds like a wonderful employee to have. I wonder, too, why there are so many people who don't seem to care about giving good service. And you're right: who doesn't love a beautiful creature of any sort? :-)
ReplyDeleteAndromeda (Yes, THAT was her name) was extremely helpful. We will definitely go back to her if we need anything else.
Deletesuch pretty eyes
ReplyDeleteProbably photo shopped, but yes... gorgeous.
DeleteIf I had the view in that first picture, I'd get nothing done just staring. So glad you found a truly helpful sales person. Sadly too rare these days.
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of black cats is that their coats set their eyes off so dramatically.
I know... it tends to draw you right through.
DeleteI think open windows and pathways beckon us to enter into another world, whether it's the familiar view or a new opportunity to explore. I know the first thing I do when I enter a hotel room is head for the window to see what my view will be.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were able to get in on the sale - the fact the sales woman gave it to you would indicate she's been in the business for awhile. I have to agree that customer service has declined over the years.
Love the photo of Ghost and of the black cat too! I miss my Shady girl, she was black with a teeny tiny bit of white on her chest. Even if you simply looked at her, she purred and she loved attention. Sadly she passed away in May 2010 at the age of 7 years... far too young.
Have a wonderful week!
My first thing to do when entering a hotel room is to see if the windows open. I want to feel the breeze or smell the air... and if they don't, I'm out of there.
DeleteAs someone who works in the industry, most places that have a blinds area put very little effort into it. Blinds are much more complicated than they seem, but the money is small compared to other areas of the store. When it comes to manpower, blinds and shades usually get very small portions.
ReplyDeleteMaybe so, Adam, but if they're going to offer it, someone should be there to sell it... don't you think?
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