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| original bird prints on wall created the texture I wanted |
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| we keep our cloth napkins and some of my collection of linens in this nice size crate now....easy to grab |
I needed a change......
I wanted to create two different areas to chat/read/school/teach/learn in.............and instead of two, now I have three (I'll share the other area tomorrow)........pleasantly surprised by this, the family really likes the change
now I have the dining room in what was the living room..........where most of the books will soon be astrewn on while their brains learn and our hearts and souls grow together..........
I can now nurse the baby on the comfy couch while helping our children.........or read with the three and seven year old while keeping an eye on the other three
excitement is building for school to start......we are just waiting for the last of the books to arrive that I ordered online.........soon..........and then the glorious sound of pencils tapping and children talking together amongst the baby's giggles and the smell of fresh bread (a daily school snack)......and the absolutely favorite of mine: the schedule
schedule is essential to anything you want to accomplish.........an organized lifestyle creates a simple frame of mind for the rest of your day and creates a peaceful harmony of all these souls under one roof
be excited for school....stay connected to your child's learning.....
xo+blessings,
xo+blessings,
I love the way it looks. it looks even better in person...!
ReplyDeleteI love your simple style. Very cozy, very pretty, very homey. And, the natural rod over your window is so very nice!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet.
ReplyDeleteLove what you said about "schedules"...so very true. If one wants to accomplish much in this life, one must have a plan!
Blessings,
Val
Hi Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteYour home is so beautiful!! I love the switch! My son is excited for school as well.
Have a glorious day.
Sincerely,
Melinda
It is beautiful Anne Marie. I see how much more functional it would be for homeschooling. I remember all the changes that occurred in our home(s) during the homeschooling years. I do miss it so. By the time we found our way to Sea Cottage with the most space in a home we've ever had, we only had two years left of homeschooling. I wish we had been here sooner. But maybe it will become a homeschool once again for grandchildren. I have yet to weed through all my curriculum and books. Just don't have the heart strength to do it yet. But when I do I will let you know. You may be interested in some of our beautiful books. ox
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful earthy style. The changes were made based on what works for you, and I think it's perfect. Best wishes for your school year.
ReplyDeleteIt looks just beautiful. I love the world you've created. :-)
ReplyDeleteXO,
Anne
Anne Marie, I love your home and the scene from your living room window. I was curious about the texture on your walls and how you acheived it. I would love to do something like that but a little nervous where to begin. I hope your homeschooling goes well.
ReplyDeleteIt's cozy while being bright and open!
ReplyDeletelovely! i'm awaiting our forst homeschopoling experience to start. nervous about how i'll manange it al...
ReplyDeleteDear Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteYou have created such a wonderful environment for your children to learn.
I cannot tell you enough, how much I admire you and how hard you must work for your wonderful family. They are all so lucky to have such a caring and loving mother.
Your home is a beautiful reflection of how much you care. XXXX
it's lovely--and so fun to move things around! my son luke loves it when I move the furniture......
ReplyDeleteI just got our Midwest Living and was wondering what page it was on.....? I have the new issue sept/oct.
congrats.....fun to see neat places in the Midwest....
I also spy corn out your window--this year it's soybeans out our window. Needless to say I'm smack dab in the middle of fields!!!
xo
kara
great start to the new school year...helps stimulate the creative juices.
ReplyDeleteStill get excited this time of year....even though I have no kiddos or haven't been in school for yrs.
.....just a kid at heart:)
hugs,
Carole
great start to the new school year...helps stimulate the creative juices.
ReplyDeleteStill get excited this time of year....even though I have no kiddos or haven't been in school for yrs.
.....just a kid at heart:)
hugs,
Carole
Oh I love the change. It looks great set up this way. The table he made is fabulous. Home school is fun, we've already started back. Hoping your school year is wonderful...
ReplyDeletea beautiful switch! i can just picture your kids at the table learning and you and the baby snuggly over there on the couch.
ReplyDeletei received my new copy of Midwest Living yesterday, but i did not see the feature on the May event...could i have missed it? what page?
hugs!
Looks beautiful, Anne Marie. That sofa looks so cozy there in the sun. I need to come over here and visit you more, your writing always feels so calm and serene.
ReplyDeleteI might try this here! We are starting our 13th year but missing our grad from last year
ReplyDeleteXo
Oh I have made the switch many a times...I love changing up the rooms..your home is lovely my friend.
ReplyDeleteHappy school days. Enjoy those new supplies...happy dance.
Just gorgeous, I love the 'vase' your hydrangeas are in!
ReplyDeletelove your changes. I was doing exactly the same at my home.
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It turned out so beautiful and cozy!! xo Rachel
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Ummm...I guess we're on the same page :) Except that YOU get everything flipped around so quickly and make it all look so wonderful so fast! I'm still sorting legos and everything from my sewing studio and the kids' art supplies and 4,000 (or at least that's how it feels) books.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the fact that I do everything with one hand while I hold baby Charlotte with the other accounts for my slowness? But you have baby Danny...so I have no excuse! Except that I'm still figuring it all out as I go along and...well...it's just going slow :( Your space is beautiful and you're gonna love it! We're already loving ours in its incomplete state. Can't wait to see the rest of yours!
~Jill
Looks great sis!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful all in one space My favorite !!! I just love that look... its a place where everyone can spend time together no matter what which is doing ! PERFECT!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful! I so miss homeschooling, it's such a fun, exciting time when "school" starts again! Enjoy it to the fullest, Anne Marie.
ReplyDeleteHi Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful change, I love the sunlight shinning through the window.
My little 6.5 grandson had his first day of 1st grade yesterday and he said to his Mommy "this is the best day ever" I love this little guy! he loves school and wants to learn about everything.
My 13 to be in Sept. Grand daughter starts 7th grade next week. They sure do grow up fast.
I agree with you on a schedule. I think its very important. Its the same as being on time.....sometimes I'm late LOL
Have a sweet day and big hugs, Elizabeth
Hi Anne Marie...After I read Ms. FiFi's Praire Style book (love) & found your blog (love) & saw you had real honey for sale...knew I had to get some! The pure honey is so good for my allergies..the ragweed starts soon here in OK.
ReplyDeleteI was so surprised to get the honey soo fast!!! Really fast!
Thank you so much sweets.. I am having some of your honey in the morning..cant wait!
Love your home also:)
Thank you again!
Hugs..
Deb:0 xox
I love these changes and this style!!Have a nice day!!;-)
ReplyDeleteStefy
"stay connected to your childs learning" that might be the single most important thing i have read this week!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you
Hello Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteThe switch so Brilliant... compliment!your simplicity touch so amazing especially for the Jesus and The Hail Mary. You make Them more significance in the dining room which bless our bread everyday.Thanks for share your idea
Love it soooo much.
Ayu