Bits and Pieces
I thought it might be fun to post pictures of the bits and pieces of my house. Well, not my house really, but some of the things in my house that I love. Since we’re just getting to know each other and all. I mean, seriously, the inside of a person’s house says a lot about them don’t ya think? On a bad day my house would not tell you good things about me. The dusty footprints from one end of the house to the other, for instance, would tell you that yes, my kids were born in a barn. The inch worth of dust on various ledges and picture frames would try to deceive you into believing that there isn’t a bottle of orange scented Pledge and a willing dust rag beneath my kitchen sink. The small mountain of breakfast dishes on the counter would give away the fact that I’m one of those moms who can’t muster up much more than a bowl of cold cereal (toast if they’re lucky) for my poor deprived children.
But on a good day…
On a good day my house would tell you that clutter is my nemesis. You’d see that the kitchen truly is the heart of our home, especially when a fresh from the oven batch of chocolate chip cookies is cooling on the counter. It would be evident that I love to take pictures of my kids. Of their toothless grins, their chubby fingers, their caterpillar hunts, and their wide-eyed wonder. The homework spread across the kitchen table would tell you that in spite of their complaining, my children are studious. On a good day the TV would be silent and the laughter from the toddler playing with his big sisters in the next room would bring a smile to your face. Surely you’d find a pillow or a book or a backpack on the floor because as much as I believe in the “a place for everything and everything in it’s place” philosophy, for the life of me I just can’t make it happen. On a good day you might see the six of us, playing baseball, or throwing the over-sized Frisbee around in the backyard. You’d smell dinner cooking on the grill. There’d be a glass of chilled Pinio Grigio in my hand.
On a good day you’d look around and you’d understand why I say that in spite of being anything but, this gig I’ve got going is pretty darn perfect.
Your house sounds a lot like my house. And I think I’ve got a pretty gig going too.
I LOVE that chair!
Your home looks very warm and relaxing.
I am anti-clutter too. It makes me gitzy!
Well I’m just dying to have a proper tour of your home now - it looks beautiful!
Also interesting to note that we have many of the same decorative elements. I knew you had good taste.
Your house says you like to drink the wine
I love your pics, they are great.
Wow your house looks like a model home! Lovely!
I love the corks and the clocks wall!
Your pictures are beautiful! It looks like you have a lot of light coming into your house. It seems very warm and inviting — thanks for sharing it!
I LOVE the clocks and the stenciling… what does it mean? What a clever idea for your blog. Thanks for sharing! You have a beautiful “home” (not just a house ;))
Um. Can I move in? Your home seems so peaceful. And your contentment is evident.
You have been given ABUNDANT reasons to be thankful, girl. And it blesses me that you so clearly are grateful to the glory of God.
LOVE IT.
LOVE this little glimpse into your home!
What a lovely home, great pictures.
I’m with you on the lack of clutter….it clutters my brain until I can’t think straight. And makes me grumpy. Very.
But, oh, I wish I had a knack for decorating like you do!
Love the bits and pieces you’ve shown us! Maybe someday I’ll steal your idea and post some pics of my own…
Clutter=Crazy.
I loved this post, what a great idea. Your home looks beautiful. What does the quote on the wall say?
For those who can’t stand the suspense:
The quote on the wall is a Bible verse printed in Italian.
Sta Scritto: Non di pane soltanto vivre luomo.
It is written: Man does not live by bread alone.
And no, those wine corks aren’t illustrative of how much wine I drink. I liked the idea and I didn’t want to wait till I accumulated that many corks so I bought them on ebay.
I do the same thing with wine corks I love to collect them!
Your home is lovely! Very inspiring1 Love the clocks!
I love that picture frame collage - and your house looks immaculate!