In addition to cleaning the shed and porch, Saturday also saw us take a trip to town. It was originally just to pick up a couple of prescriptions, but Dave realized we were early enough for us to hit our favourite Used store before they closed for the day, so we took a slight detour.

We’ve offered to host the family Christmas this year (our first year ever), and one thing we need is some more (comfortable) seating if we are going to entertain (There will be about 10 people including us). With the two-level living room, we have more than enough room. But the futon on the upper-level is way past it’s usable life, so I’ve been thinking of getting a couple of chairs or a couch to replace it.

We got a good start on that Saturday with this find

There’s some wear on the arms, but otherwise, it’s in great condition. And I can make some nice covers for the arms. It’s a La-Z-boy too, so it reclines. Now that we have this, I’m thinking a nice loveseat will complete the space. We’re still on the look-out for that, but I’m sure the right thing will turn up before Christmas. Dave wants to visit all our favourite used places regularly.

Naturally, as soon as it was brought in the house, it was thoroughly inspected. And Poor Lemmy was ousted in short order. King Burton has claimed it as his throne and new regular evening nap spot.

But the recliner wasn’t the only thing we brought home…

Yep – another throne for Burton. A cute little cat-sized (or child-sized, if you’re into that sort of thing) wicker chair – just perfect for the Sun porch and my collection of rattan and wicker decor out there. I do need to make a cushion for this one – I’ll probably do it when I make the one for his bassinet.

In the meantime, I think he looks rather regal – don’t you?