Bad Ice

The same weekend I posted a 'Til Monday featuring how beautiful winter ice can be, I  experienced the very ugly side of it.  It was a rainy night and the ice on our flat roof began to melt and literally flow into the family room below.  Thank goodness for our collection of large plastic toy bins and friends that came over the next morning to break up the remaining ice and shovel it off the roof.  Take a look at the not so pretty side of winter.

Over the summer, the roof deck was covered in astro turf to protect it from the demolition our 2nd floor renovation required.  The morning after the flood, we decided to cut it up and throw it overside to ensure proper drainage.  It now covers our icy driveway enabling the kids to walk safely onto the side walk on their way to school.

I can not believe I'm posting these so NOT pretty photos...

All that remains on the roof is a rubber coating that definitely needs replacement.

The ceiling is constantly shedding.  Not until the winter is completely gone, will we be able to fully address the awful damage the leaks caused.  Consecutive dry and warm days are needed to access it at its source.  Until then, the buckets and tarps are close at hand to catch both the icy water and the shedding paint.

Oh, to make matters even worse, the arborvitae hedge that surrounds our yard has also been seriously affected by this grueling season.  Several trees have actually split due to the heavy snow and, therefore, our privacy hedge may no longer be as private.

Nevertheless, I'm grateful we all remained dry and healthy throughout this ordeal.  What we have to look forward now is an early,  restoring, revitalizing, reconstructive  spring!

Is everyone else ready?!

'Til Monday

This weeks 'Til Monday image is a photo of last night's cocktail:  Absinthe, a flaming sugar cube and a bit of water.  Thanks to DT, BS, JD, and SW for hosting the "absinthe makes the heart grow fonder" festivities.

Hope your weekend began with as much fanfare as mine did.  Now off to NYC to celebrate a friend's birthday.

Color Obsession: Yellow

You 're familiar with my obsession with yellow from a previous 'Til Monday post.  Only recently have I come to know another blogger shares my obsession:  Jessica, from   Black. White. Yellow.  Her blog features accessories and spaces that combine our favorite colors.  Her site is a feast for my eyes.

Having one predominant accent color in the home unifies spaces making them flow into each other seamlessly.  My tiny home is carefully accented with the color yellow so as to not overdo it and also, because who knows what color mood will strike me next?

I put together a collection of my favorite yellow interiors and mixed in photos of my own yellow touches.

Above image:  Black. White. Yellow

Above image:  Decordir

Above image:  Handycrafunique.

Above image: Laura Casey

What color are YOU obsessed with?

Valentine Wish List

This multi-faceted pendant necklace from Boston jewelry designer Anne Keene would look great paired with two other necklaces I own.

The traditionalist in me is pining for a sampling of my favorite chocolate.  Anything Mast Brothers.

Do you have any [not-so secret] Valentine wishes?

Spirit Lifter By Guest Blogger Brooke Richard

I'm pleased to introduce Cocoon's first guest blogger, Brooke Richard of Orange Street Design Studio.  Her post on this spirit lifter lamp is a perfect example of why I love working with her.  She has an amazing eye for new and upcoming designs.  Take a look and a read:

I'm very delighted to be a guest contributor for Cocoon's blog. This week I discovered a design by Science & Sons worthy of a first post. The sailcloth Lift Lamp will light up both your home and spirit. For your sensible side, it functions as a beautiful pendant light. And for the dreamer in you, it can transform into a high flying kite.

Enjoy!

Brooke

Thank you, Brooke!!