There are so many things that I love about my home. In the past four years since we moved into this lovely house, we have been through an inordinate amount of stress and upheaval. There were times when we were unsure if we would be able to hold onto our home here. Times even, when I thought it would be easier just to give it up and move on. But we persevered and I am happy that we did. This home is loving, warm, open to friends and family, and sometimes, community. We share and learn and grow together here. This house, Witchwood, has always been the one that the children in the neighborhood congregate to. A former resident of the neighborhood, who grew up here, told us that when she was a child, this house, with it's former resident, held an open door policy for the neighborhood children. There was always something to do and something to eat here. The same is true now, we have a number of children, along with our own three, at any given time of day. There is laughter and fun, and the house seems to smile and open itself to them all. We feel blessed that we are fortunate enough to have this home and that we can make it loving and warm, and inviting to our friends and neighbors. Hestia is alive and well at Witchwood. I leave you with these shots of some of my favorite things about my home. Witchwood.
The witch ball in the window
My porch~where so much fun and sharing takes place
The beading from India that circles the lamp
The tire swing in the Sycamore, that has brought so much joy
The fire pit for rituals, bonfires, and s'mores!
The guitar wall hanging David made of carpet remnants in the family room
"Old Peter" the concrete rabbit found in the woods
These are just some of the things that I love about my home. Hope you enjoyed the tour.
2 comments:
Your home is one of the warmest I've ever entered. I always feel safe and warm from the moment I lift the handle on the gate and walk up to the porch. I love the atmosphere that is filled with love and peace. Even when the fires of life burn hotter than they should, I know that comfort will surround any who enter. I missed the gnome and the sculpture out in the back grass, the ceiling in the temple room, and the kitchen which is my favorite place to sit and shoot the breeze. I always feel warm and welcome in your home. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with me and my family.
You are welcome and thank you for those kind words. I strive to make my home warm and nurturing, and safe shelter for those who need it. It is very nice to hear that others feel it when they are here.
Blessings.
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