"Happiness is everything you love in one place". I don't know who quoted it, but it is one of the greatest. If all my children were all in Florida, I would be so happy. As it is today, my son who lives 20 minutes away is moving to Key West. My daughter who lives on the next street, is moving to Mississippi, 12 hours away instead of walking over. That is one part of the happiness story.
An old saying "Your Home Is Your Castle", and that should make you happy. Along with the other things I do, I have a major in Psychology. If you love your surroundings, you can be happy to.
Some people love their gardens. They become very involved in them during the seasons for gardening. Others are very outdoorsy people. Some women love to stay home and do all the things that make them happy. Besides loving their homes, they love to do things to them. Learn to love your home or at least one area of your home. Make it a me place.
I like to blend the best of all things. I also like a quiet place for myself. At this moment it is my computer. Each person needs their space. A quiet place to read, meditate, cry, grabbing a nap, just a place for some me time. Many years ago, it my have been called a parlor, a sitting room or a sun porch. I have been in homes that have one or more of these things. I have my art room. Then I have my studio if all else fails.
Every house has a hub, where you can eat, a workspace for crafts or just bill paying or writing notes. The kitchen is usually the hub. There is usually a table and chairs to sit at and enjoy a friends company with a cup of coffee or tea, reading new recipes, or just sharing the stories of the week. A counter with stools allows family and friends sit and chat while you are doing your work. Our house where we raised our children had such a counter. It held 6 stools and it always had someone sitting at it. In those days, your phone was connected to the wall, and not your ears, so you needed a place to sit and talk. Where or where has all the time gone? So we will start talking a little bit about kitchens entwined with what we have been talking about.
What type of kitchen do you want? Or to say it better, Would you like? A kitchen is a woman's personal domain if you are married, although, some husbands take on the task. So it is personal, just like your clothing. This is where you will spend the most time with a family living at home. Of course today, with microwaves, fixing food is so quick. If you are still an old fashioned cook, then you be the queen of your kitchen. First of all, there used to be rules about kitchens. It was in arranging your glasses, silverware, pots and pans, etc. Your silverware drawer should be the closest to the table. Easier to set the table, and if possible, close to the sink and dishwasher. Easy to unload and easy to grab things needed for cooking. Dishes also should be closest to the table as they can be, unless you serve buffets. Glasses should be to the right of the sink. Easy to reach to get a glass of water. Pots and pans, you guessed it, as close to the stove as you can get them. I found that Rubbermaid shelf liners are great in pans drawers or glass cupboards. It stops the clattering. I have drawers in this house, but I used to have a lazysusan for my pans. so if you start your kitchen by rearranging and straightening your cupboards, you are on your way to happy kitchen.
Remember a few blogs ago, I talked about rust-oleums glow in the dark paint? Well it comes out clear, and it has had two coats. I will set it out tonight and see what happens. the birdbath and chairs should be finished tomorrow.
I want you to know, that I am no Martha Stewart, as there is only one of me and my husband. We do it all. I would love to have people help me do all that needs to be done, or what I want to do, but I am not that lucky.
Tomorrow some after pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!
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