Growing up in the South, when we visited a neighbor or friend, we always opened the door and said 'YOOHOO'! I don't ever remember knocking or ringing a door bell. If it was at a relatives' house, I just opened the door and said their name....with a question mark on the end! So open the door, say Diane, are you there? And come on in! Or a simple 'Yoohoo' will get you in!
We're coming in the front door but the first thing we'll do is go close the drapes in the back. We leave them open most of the time but they let in too much Florida sunshine for our photos. We've put some sheers up to help with glare but we pull them back most of the time too. We love our sunshine and this big window looks out into the courtyard where the bird feeders are and our beloved birds!
A couple of you wanted to see my 2 red sofas but I know most of you have seen them over the years.
You'll notice I put red throws on the back of this sofa to keep the sun from fading the fabric.
So for those that have seen the living room many times before, you can go on into the lanai and have a glass of Iced Tea. I'll meet you there in a bit!
(art by local Florida artists)
And we'll look back at what you'll see at the entrance.
Make yourself at home!
We have 2 big dark brown leather recliners for comfort and a big screen TV for movie watching.
And you know I'm a firm believer of surrounding yourself with things you love.
So there are a few dolls here and there and children's books.
OLD books that I cherish.
And large bookcases filled with favorite books and some pottery we've collected over the years.
(and beautiful hand made baskets on top of the bookcases)
I change the throw pillow covers out pretty often.
We designated a library area at one end of our living room and that's where our piano is (my husband and I both play) and a table that can be used to play games or cards....or to read a book! I try to keep it simple so that it can be used and not just for show.
Wendy said she's enjoyed having you stop by. It's been pretty quiet here this summer!
I'm thankful for a nice place to live and favorite things to enjoy
....and for friends that stop by to visit!
