The lower level living area On Crooked Creek is what many in our area deem" The Family Room"! Since it's just "Mr. Ed", Maurice and I . . . we call it Livin' Down Under. . .
"Mr. Ed" is an avid Trout Fisherman! If he could live @ Bennett Spring Missouri State Park, he would! I'm NOT a fisherwoman. . .so~o~o. . .here we are. . .On Crooked Creek close to our son and daughter ~in~law! I did, however; keep the decor on the lower level living area in a Fisherman's Paradise Theme!
A gift for "Mr. Ed" years ago, one of his favorite statutes is the porcelain figurine simply stating "Gone Fishin' ". Notice his stringer is filled with the catch of the day. I will tell you ladies that we never leave Bennett Spring State Park without "Mr. Ed's" legal limit of Trout!
This is an overview of the end table to the left of the sofa with all the fishing relics a fisherman could desire.
The end table to the right of the sofa represents the more whimsical side to our fisherman.
What for many would be a pencil cup desk accessory is a remote control holder for "Mr. Ed"! We have an intense collection of those black bears. Aren't they just the cutest things???
A birthday gift, coasters are used more for candies, pretzels and nuts while we're snacking during a movie.
Directly across from the sofa is "Mr. Ed's" Christmas present from Christmas On Crooked Creek. As many of you followers know, we alternate years of hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas with our son and daughter ~in ~law. This year we will host Thanksgiving On Crooked Creek!!!
My Grandmother's dining room table serves as a place for board games, dominoes, or playing cards. We each have stacks (or stashes) of books and magazines for reading and lounging pleasure, as well.
"Mr. Ed's" fishing creel is the perfect place to camouflage the reeded room diffuser, don't you agree???
Sometimes I challenge "Mr. Ed" to a game of checkers. . . but I DON'T let him win! I adore the table base our son made for the over sized chess/ checkers game board. Many times we just sit and listen quietly while his vintage LP's play and dream of our Annual Trout Fishing Trip to Bennett Spring Missouri State Park!!!
After all. . ."Mr. Ed" has his Trout Fisherman of The Year title to uphold!!!
Until next time. . .
On Crooked Creek is joining our creative hostess Marty @ A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday! Please stop by for a visit @ this weekly meme for some of the most inspirational table top vignettes in blog land!
14 comments:
Happy 4th, Pat.
Everything looks really nice in your lower level. Bet it's a little cooler there...is this like a basement room?
Take care and enjoy this holiday...:)
xo bj
What a nice space -- like all of your fishing touches!!! You have a way with vignettes!
Your basement is very nice. Mine is still full of kids video games, etc... My friend moves her master bedroom to the basement guestroom during the summer, so she can sleep comfortably. Even with the AC, when it's this hot, a second story bedroom feels like an oven.
Pat, Isn't it nice to have a lower lever room that's cool in the summer?.You've decorated it so nicely and I'll bet your hubby really enjoys the sporting decor.. and the tv. :) Don't they all?
Hope you had a great 4th,
Babs
Pat, your basement is wonderful. I think every man should have a few of his treasures around. It looks so comfortable and inviting and your vignettes are fabulous. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Beautiful basement! Everything looks so perfect here! Very cozy and inviting. Thanks for sharing:)
Happy 4th!
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Thank you for your kind remarks! Love your man cave for your man! I bet he does too!
Hugs
LaDonna
A beautiful themed room.... Love your remote holder and the coasters....!!!
What fun it looks like you and your fisherman husband have. Love your welcoming and homey decor.
A beautiful pictures are this. I like this post. A fisher man status is so cute and lovely, it will increase attraction of our house. That is wonderful decoration status.
Hi Mr Ed,
Livin down under is so beautiful.
Where the fly vise, rod and wader racks ? Congrats on the recognition too.
Mike Peace
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Thanks for visiting May Days. The cabinet with the chicken wire is titled Cottage Style Dish Pantry.
http://ritamay-days.blogspot.com/2011/02/cottage-style-dish-pantry-makeover.html
See you soon!
My husband fly fishes also and he would love some of the pieces you have. I really like the clock. Great room. Thanks for your kind comments. Dianne
This was a wonderful post, and I so enjoyed seeing your "Down Under" family room! A true "Family" room!
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