2/05/2014

Short person collection and visitor...

Other people collect things like aprons, antiques, and cookie jars.  I collect foot stools.  Mainly because I am short.  Not only am I short in stature, I am short armed and short legged as well.  On most chairs my feet do not rest on the floor and my legs become numb so I have foot stools everywhere.

The littlest footstool on the right enables me to climb onto my very high bed.






I am always on the lookout for needlepoint pieces at thrift stores because some of my footstools are reminders of Morris's puppyhood.








Not only do I collect footstools I have a good many step ladders...(short person syndrome)  I especially like little vintage wooden ones.  But my favorite functional stool is this one from Harbor Freight. for less than $20.. It rolls about like a dream and is great for doing things on a low level without getting down on my knees.  If you have a bad back or bad knees you REALLY need one of these!!!!!










Susie Wolfe is here visiting and we've  been so busy stitching... I should have some pictures up tomorrow... It has been bitterly cold and we have been staying close to the fire..  Molly is keeping Susie's bed warm.

4 comments:

margaret said...

a lovely collection of footstools,

Marilyn said...

I'm a not too tall person myself although my feet do reach the floor on most chairs. My biggest problem with sitting is that most chairs and couches are too deep and I have to put a pillow behind me so I don't end up leaning back all the time. I have a 5 foot aluminum ladder that Is my best buddy even though DH stepped on the paint tray ( I have NO idea how he managed that) and bent it. I like it better than a stool because I can hang on to the top and pull myself up because my knees are shot and just stepping up doesn't work any more. Susie has a most excellent bed warmer. We're in a deep freeze up here - hope it doesn't make its way down to you.

Shirlee Fassell said...

Love foot stools! See them at Brimfield all the time and have been tempted. Keep warm and happy stitching with Susie.

Laurie said...

You and me both! I always have a stool at my feet for comfort!

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