~~ The French Attic in Winter ~~

The second-floor space in my home isn't really an attic 
but it's always felt like one to me. 

I like to imagine it's one of those tiny Parisian attics like this one where the maid lived. 

I'm sure she'd never be able to afford it now!!

Today this room is my office where I write my blog, 

but if I had a hot plate, a mini-fridge and a daybed, I could live in this small space.

Filled with natural light from tall east-facing windows, 
the room continues to evolve as the scene outside changes. 
Today, as the temperature dips and a snowstorm blows down my street, 
the trees shiver and bare their bony limbs. 

Back inside, one of the recent changes we made in this room was cutting back the lower shelf 
above my refurbished desk by about three inches. 

I was always banging my head on the shelf every time I stood up. Merde!

(That's French for "Who put this stupid shelf here? Oh yeah, that would be me.") Ha!

The other changes are more temporary and easily changed when warm weather returns. 

I brought my vintage birdcage inside from the front porch for the winter.

I love the wiry lines of the cage backlit by the window.

I draped a lacy piano shawl over the stand for a soft look. 

Potted begonias and ferns that I wanted to winter-over inside 

have found a spot next to the sheer-draped windows, bringing a touch of spring to this room.

I've also moved this stained-glass window several times 

and think I've finally found a perfect home for it in front of the windows. 

It brings a bit of color to a mostly white room. 

A linen floral slipcover has been removed to show off the warm red leather 
of the deep club chair and ottoman. 

Here's the summer look . . . 

. . . and here's the winter version. 

I've tossed a white sheepskin over the back of the chair 
and added a chunky throw for a cozy feel. 

The white wicker planter has a new look filled with my favorite books 

and swathed with vintage linens. 

(Yes, it's the same stained-glass window. It moves around a lot.)

Some pretty white silk flowers in a copper flower bucket 

and an evocative Paris poster with my red heels add a sultry French mood to the room. 

This room may not be an attic in France but 

it feels cozy, a bit bohemian, and a perfect place to hibernate this winter.

Let it snow!

Only 58 days til Spring!!!

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