My little tea nook

10 years ago

I have my little table in the pantry, to take tea on snowy days as I watch the bird feeder from the window. In an issue of Cottage Kitchen I first saw this idea and fell in love. But where would I find a table small enough to just squeeze in my wee pantry? it hit me this morning - in the garden! So I fetched it and voila' - a sweet little tea nook. Until fairer temps,then it will have to go back to the garden. Why didn't I think of this during all these cold weather months? : )

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tibbrix
10 years ago
LOVE the chair!
bestyears
10 years ago
Love it! And I think I just bought the same candle you have on the windowsill (in grapefruit and blackberry) as a gift for a friend, and am trying to talk myself out of going back to indulge in one for myself!
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anele_gw
10 years ago
I love the whole thing! Lovely!
hostanista
10 years ago
When it's time to put the table back outside, how about attaching a small decorative corner shelf in there, just large enough for your cup of tea and a plate of cookies, of course. It wouldn't use up any valuable floor space.
joaniepoanie
10 years ago
A shelf and a counter height stool so you can see out the window better....it does look very sweet and cozy!
beachpea3
10 years ago
Love your sweet little nook...and that great chair! Have a cuppa for all of us while you watch those birds!
schoolhouse_gw
Original Author
10 years ago
bestyears, not a candle - two pots of tulip bulbs I forced over the winter. One is doing well, the other a bit slower.

Alas, no corner for a shelf. My original idea for a long time was to find a very small upholstered arm chair to wedge in there but putting it out of the way when not in use and having access to the tall cabinet would be a problem. Second idea: to attach a half circle table top to the wall under the window and fold down when not in use. But too permanent. A shelf could work there but also not keen about having something permanently attached to the wall. Good suggestion though but not for my space. Thanks!

Besides, I'm thinking I probably would not tend to sit there except during winter. And the garden table can be kept indoors this way, I just never got around to putting it in storage with the others.
joaniepoanie, thanks and I'm tall - I can see out the window just fine. lol
schoolhouse_gw
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you anele, tibbrix, and beachpea.

This post was edited by schoolhouse on Mon, Mar 17, 14 at 15:51
stolenidentity
10 years ago
Peaceful Perfection schoolhouse!!
patty_cakes
10 years ago
Such a sweet little space! I like the idea of attaching a corner shelf and using it all year long.
patricianat
10 years ago
Good for you that you have this nice little space to call your own and dream a little dream or two.
Holly- Kay
10 years ago
I love it! It makes me want to rush home to enjoy a cup of tea and look for a similar spot for my own tea nook. Thanks for sharing it brought a smile to my face on a blustery day.
dedtired
10 years ago
It's absolutely charming. I can see myself sitting there!
schoolhouse_gw
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks. It seems as if it's always been there.

When not needed, I can move the chair to its original place which is on the opposite side of the table, against the side of the green cupboard. Otherwise, it's a little too cozy for comfort and blocks the path to the tall narrow cupboard.
loribee
10 years ago
Very sweet, enjoy!!
debrak2008
10 years ago
Really nice!
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
10 years ago
Schoolhouse, so nice to see you post over here. Love your nook-bet you are thoroughly enjoying the view into your wonderful yard! I adore the painted chair and green cabinet...and the curtains...oh and the tulip (my forced ones haven't opened yet-can't wait,). :)

If you folks haven't seen her garden, you really should look on the Cottage Garden forum. It is a treat.
Mmmbeeer
10 years ago
I agree, it's very charming! In our first home we had a drop leaf table in a small inset of our kitchen in front of a window where we ate many of our meals or enjoyed a coffee while keeping an eye on the goings on in our neighborhood. It was intimate, cozy and even though it was large enough for a table and two chairs comfortably, people would ask us, "Do you REALLY sit there?" As if it was all done for show. Those small but peaceful spaces, I think, are enviable for a lot of people. Yours looks like a great spot to enjoy a cup of tea and a "time-out".
cooperbailey
10 years ago
Love it! And the fun you can have digging in your vintage linen stash for different table cloths to use! and if no stash( I can't be the only one lol) then hunting for vintage linens would be fun!
crl_
10 years ago
So sweet.
schoolhouse_gw
Original Author
10 years ago
Oh, I have a stash alright. Vintage linens have always been a weakness of mine. And they get used, I've ruined many. :( but that's what they are for right? Thanks.
writersblock (9b/10a)
10 years ago
What a charming use of that space!
teacats
10 years ago
Very charming! :) A great idea -- especially for the cold months ....
mjlb
10 years ago
That is charming! Now all you need is a tray or soft cushion on the washer and a curled up cat!
springroz
10 years ago
I love it! Made me go looking for a tea spot....my laundry room spot has gone to the dogs!!

Nancy