At Home

Little things help to create a feeling of "being home."

This week, Husband and I bought bookshelves for the living room (a room we rarely spend any time in at all) and organized books and memorabilia on these shelves that flank the fireplace.

Preparing for a dinner party last night, Husband spent much time during the day figuring out where our framed pictures and art should go on the living/dining area walls.

And then last night we had two couples over for dinner and conversation on the deck with the wonderful view of the water and mountains behind us.

At one point during the evening I walked through the living room and had that great feeling of being "at home," not just being in a nice place for a little while, not just visiting, not just existing. The room looks wonderful, and is perfectly personal.

I can imagine spending alot more time in that room now, reading, conversing, reflecting, laughing.