I love looking at other people's homes. I've been known to drag Dave along to open houses in our area. And I'm always happy to drive around at night, prime-time for peeking. I'm not interested in what people are doing; I just like seeing how they've decorated.
My favorite room in our home, a 1910 colonial, is the dining area. The previous owners expanded the kitchen, did a cathedral ceiling and painted it this cheery red. Hey, I bought the light fixture! (And, yeah, I cleaned up the clutter before I shot this.) The winter when Max was born, I sat in this room for hours on end, looking out at the snow-covered golf course. I'd cuddle Max, sing to him and tell him he was going to be OK as the sun streamed in and warmed us up. Sitting here is still calming, even if Max is banging a truck on the table and Sabrina is doing laps around it and screaming "I'M PRINCESS ARIEL!!!"
So, welcome to my first blog-post party (I believe this is officially known as a "meme," but I'm not that blog-y). Which room in your house makes you most happy? Put up a photo of it on your blog, explain why you love it and link back to this post. Then fill in the form below. Can't wait to see your spaces!
hey ellen thanks for always have such great blog posts..I have become a faithful reader!
ReplyDeleteHi, Ellen, like you, I've carved a niche in my dining room. It's my corner--my little office. I have stained glass windows and can see trees and sky and watch my adopted pound puppies play!
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Pia, congratulations on being the first to the party! Your kitchen is beautiful, I love that it's your husband's favorite room. I'd like to give you some sort of door prize. Hmmm...have to think about that one. Kim, take a photo of your dining room and post! Hope to see more of everyone's fave rooms over the weekend. We're going away skiing for a few days--we found a place that has, get this, adaptive skiing for Max! I will take videos and pictures, promise. I don't think the house that's going to has Internet access, so I'll log on when I can.
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Ellen, that room is divine! I can totally see why you'd love it. What wonderful views.
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The skiing sounds fascinating. I hope Max loves it.
Dianne
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I love your dining area - it is beautiful. I don't really have a favorite room, but I have hopes of making my own little space this year.
ReplyDeleteBTW, You have a blog award waiting to be picked up!
Great blog post I loved looking at all the pics of the favorite rooms. I enjoyed Dianne Post as well she made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteYour dining room is beautiful! I can see why you love it. I have yet to really do anything special in my house. You've inspired me!
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