Bringing Sunshine to a Cloudy Day: A Door, An Old Mirror and a Chair

It has been a dreary, wet and cold weekend

with heavy clouds hanging low.

Some days are like that, 

but I am choosing to

know that there is 

sunshine after rain.

I had to get out of the house

so I did a little browsing 

at the flea market.

I needed an extra chair 

during the holidays 

so I went in search for one

at a cheap price.

I found the wooden straight 

chair with a cane bottom

for $5.

I had a friend to refinish this great piece

to add in front of an old door.

I could have done it for less, 

but just haven't been in the mood for painting.

It was done with Annie Sloan paint.

While I like the little space, 

I felt that something was missing.

I found this great mirror

with pretty etching

and the heavy patina that I love

for only $8.

It is OLD so well worth the price!

I loved the mirror on the old door

and the gray table popped

again the otherwise too-light room.

I recently started collecting old clocks.

None of these work and I'm glad.

The ticking of the wind up ones

keep me awake.

Time is drawing nigh

for this year.

I look forward to a new year, 

with new hope and promise.

Happy New Year, 

Bonnie:)

I thought of parts of a poem by Annie Johnson Flint

 that will carry me through the cloudy days.

God hath not promised skies always blue

Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through.

God hath not promised sun without rain,

Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.

But God hath promised, strength for the day,

Rest for the laborer, light for the way,

Grace for the trials, help from above,

Unfailing sympathy, undying love.

Aren't you glad?