My girls got me a book, Simple Abundance – A Daybook of Comfort and Joy By Sarah Ban Breathnach for Mother’s Day 1997. I've been reading through it again this year and on today, Feb. 23rd, it had this suggestion:
Imagine moving into a completely empty house and you’re starting over from scratch –money is not a consideration.
Write down twenty specifics for your ideal home from architectural features to furnishings that are “must haves” for you.
1. Light & airy sunroom with cozy wicker furniture
2. Overlooking a swimming pool
3. And large garden area complete with gardener
4. Large kitchen with an island in the middle, lots of storage & counter space
5. White cabinets with granite countertops in kitchen
6. Walk in closets for all the bedrooms
7. Mudroom by the door we use the most so we can drop our coats, purses, etc. and a bench to sit on while you put your shoes on
8 .Large dining room with a table that would let out to seat at least 10 people.
9. Walkout basement with shop area for Randy
10. Tiled bathroom with walk in tiled shower
11. Master bedroom large enough to comfortably hold king size bed
12. Large palladium window
13. Brick exterior with one of the new metal roof that looks like shingles/tiles
14. Solar panels to help supply energy
15. Fireplace with large hearth in family room
16. Cozy, comfortable chairs in front of fireplace
17. A sewing/craft room – fully equipped and stocked with fabric
18. Split floor plan –master separated from other bedrooms
19. Library & Music room
20. Large front porch with a swing
Coming next:
Your kitchen cabinets are bare. You need to buy new china, flatware, glasses and linens for everyday use and for entertaining. Where do you begin?
Can I move in? :)
ReplyDeleteSure. Do you want me to add an upstairs so you'll have plenty of room?
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