We are building a new home and we are installing a wood burning stove in the livingroom and I'm so excited to sit on the hearth and feel the warmth of the fire and the glow of the fire at christmas time.
Yay! Another fellow Michigander 😄 Here’s my issue… My kids are completely respectful of all of our things, but having guests over who have “wild” kids makes me nervous 😳 I’ve had so many sentimental things get ruined due to other people’s children 😬 I feel bad but I honestly avoid having certain families over due to that reason. Thanks for the chat Liz, thank you for being genuinely honest about your struggles. I definitely struggle with anxiety/depression. It’s easy to think that everyone else is hunky dorey while we’re down in the dumps. Thank you
Karen here. Put your precious things in a closed glass front cabinet. Or, tell the people you'll visit them and explain why, saying it's just til until their kids are older
@@bobchevallier8456 no, if someone can’t teach their children to respect other people’s homes, then they can not be invited. Someone’s kid decided to open one of my curio cabinets to play with one of my grandmother’s porcelain dolls and broke it. They’ve never been invited back and I owe them zero explanations as to why.
I bought my flickering taper candles from KP creek.they all come on at a certain time and go off 8 hours later. They are battery. I have them on all my window sills. It really is welcoming and cozy.
Amen to the baby being the easiest! Of course there are some that have problems but if not so easy!! Have 4 and there so easy!! Babies are my favorite just cuddles all the time
I think the key is what Liz Marie said “ do what works for your family “. We have to stop comparing ourselves to others… Yes, social media plays a huge part in many people’s lives. That’s awesome!! But, we need to make our homes into what is realistic and within our means. Objects from nature, gently used items, and items passed down through generations. It can all work and fill our homes with happiness.
I love to decorate. My husband always wants to add things. We have so many arguments over him wanting to put things in the house, that do not go with the decor. Does anyone else have this problem?
