Generosity Abounds...

BBrynwood Needleworks - High Chair

 

Welcome to a new week. Handsome and I got a lot accomplished over the weekend. We cleaned up the yard, mowing and pulling weeds, cutting a few low apple tree branches, and adding the yard trimmings to The Habitat. 

 

Biggie and Squirt (two of last year's opossums) have already appeared on my trail cam, so I'm fortifying their hidey-holes in The Habitat before the weather gets bad. I've also found a little black cat living in the wood shed, so I moved a kitty sleeping tower (with snug compartments, covered by a nice warm towel) to make him or her more comfortable.

Then, on Saturday, I got a call from our lovely neighbor, Mary Jane. She had a treasure in her attic and wanted to know if I'd like it. It was the high chair that her husband used as a child. He's been gone a number of years, but she was sure this chair is older than the 1940s.

Brynwood Needleworks - Bella, Checking Out The High Chair

I told her I'd love to have it for the farmhouse, so I went and picked it up yesterday afternoon. It rained Saturday right after we finished mowing the yard, so yesterday was a much better day to move any furniture.

When I brought it into the house, Tag and Bella were both very curious. Carly wasn't interested in it at all.

Brynwood Needleworks - High Chair

There are a few "upgraded" parts on the chair. There are newer bolts on the hinge for the tray, replacing the originals, but the old belt/strap to hold a child in place is still on the leg of the chair. There's also so old bandage-type tape that was used to fortify one of the tray arms. I'll be investigating that to see about a suitable repair. I've got some good wood cleaner, so I'll definitely clean up the soil from being stored in the attic, and the wood will look good as new. 

 

It's actually quite petite, compared to modern high chairs. The highest point on the chair is probably only 33" or so. It is lovely, and I'm so grateful for the generosity of neighbors and friends. For now, I'm going to use this sweet chair as a plant stand for my vining phylodendron plant. I'll share more photos after I get it all spiffed up.

Have a great week, and remember, 

If you can't be with yours loved ones these days, please pick up the phone and call them.

I know they'll appreciate hearing your voice.

Stay healthy and safe.

xo