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| The Tinsmith's Wife 409 7th St. Comfort, Texas |
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| Comfort Cat ~~ Painting by Cindy Morawski Inspired by Lily, one of the knitting shop's cats See her photo below . . . |
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| Better than the Wal-Mart Greeter! Inside the front door at The Tinsmith's Wife shop |
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| I'm thinking . . . yes, I think the red yarn is the prettiest! Lily, one of the cute cats, at the yarn shop |
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| Do you want two of everything? Something Soft ~~ A Real COMFORT in Comfort, Texas by Cindy Morawski After visiting with the Solberg's cats at The Tinsmith's Wife, a knitting and needlepoint shop in Comfort, Texas, I felt my blood pressure descend to a normal level. Being near all those friendly cats and those soft rainbows of colors in the yarn displays, a peaceful calmness came over me. Feeling like I was suddenly transported into the past while enjoying a present-day visit to this Comfort shop on 7th Street, I knew I'd discovered something special. This one- of- a- kind store will not only help you find supplies for a sewing, yarn, or needlepoint hobby, but it will also allow you a glimpse into a slower-paced era of solid service with a small, family-run business. Wendy Solberg and her parents, Susan and Bill, run this charming store in downtown Comfort. Wendy bought this place three years ago, and mentioned to me while we chatted, that the shop has an interesting history. It started out as a tinsmith shop in the 1800's; that's why it's called The Tinsmith's Wife now. It has also been an appliance store. The wooden floors are original as well as most of the historic structure. The walls display needlepoint patterns and other art that relates to the items sold there. That's why you may find a wooly sheep or two nearby. Colorful, hand-knitted items such as sweaters, hats, and scarves show the promise of hand-crafted goods. To me, it was eye-candy at its best! Comfort can be found in many places. Besides the name of the town, it can also reside in one's heart. Compassion for felines is evident in this place. Homeless cats have found a sanctuary here. Kitty, Lily, Noro, Laurel, and others reside on soft rugs, rocking chairs, and in yarn bins. What lucky cats! And, that's no Yarn or Tall Tale! One cat especially made my day. Her name is Lily, and she's a black and white tuxedo cat. Her friendly manner and curious ways helped me notice her immediately. In fact, she inspired me to not only photograph her, but to later paint her as well. If you're looking for a reason to shop or simply need an outing, I have a suggestion. Drive to Comfort, Texas, and get reacquainted with some old-fashioned goodness. Again, it's located at 409 Seventh Street. Their phone number is 830-995-5539. Lastly, you can also check it out on the web for more details. www.tinsmithswife.com. Wishing You COMFORT! ~~Cindy |
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