Breakfast nook

The painting is a reprint of Van Gogh's Irises, one of my all-time favorites, and one I was lucky enough to see in person at The Getty during my IOM years in LA (I love the Getty, and the Getty Villa, because... what's not to love? Their full collection is available online). Shannon bought it for me as a housewarming gift in 2010, when we first started work on the house. Luckily, the frame - a side-of-the-road freebie find - fit it perfectly. I had glass cut for it several years ago, and it's hung here, complimenting our palette in the kitchen flawlessly. The checkered bench was our very first piece of furniture - and tiny as it is - was napped upon frequently during our reno months in summer 2010 (from Ballard backroom). The table is wayfair, as are the chairs (not pictured), which allow for a sweet little eat-in, or a comfy spot to sit while one of us is cooking, or a comfy napping spot for Riley.