Sunday, October 6

Reading...

The chairs and sofa were loose-covered in coral linen, and an ebony cabinet, its doors standing open, was lined in that same coral, and contained a collection of Famille Rose porcelain.  Everywhere he looked, Noel's eye fell upon a clutter of either enviable or practical objects, the squirrel hoard of an elderly lady, gathering about her, like a store of nuts, the comforting possessions of a lifetime.  Here were hand-worked cushions, a wicker basket filled with logs, a brass fender, a pair of bellows, her sewing box, her little television set, stacks of magazines, bowls or pot-pourri.  As well, every horizontal surface was cluttered with small and decorative objects.  Enamel boxes, jugs of fresh flowers, a copper bowl filled with purple heather, silver-framed photographs, a small arrangement of Dresden china."
 
Rosamond Pilcher

1 comment:

Woman of the House said...

I really enjoy the domestic excerpts you post. I love having a glimpse into other people's houses, even if they are fictional. :)

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