what dreams may come

What dreams may come... For the last several months, I've had the same recurring dream.  In this dream - there are 3 secret rooms in my house that I have not yet "decorated" or really used.  For anyone that knows me, you know how impossible that seems.

 

 

Maybe it's the 2,000 airplane rides.  Maybe it's the nights in the hotels.  Or maybe it's that crazy childhood fascination (that bridged it's way into adult fascination) with doll houses. But EVERY corner of my home is decorated.

 

 

My Barbie Dream House.  2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms of Madeleine-perfection.  Brick exterior, black shutters, one floor, wheel chair ramps and extra big doors so that every guest is comfortable.  I designed and planned every inch of my home.  I snuck-in as it was being built.  I'm blessed to have 2 housekeepers who love the house like I do making it so it's always company ready.

 

 

While I'm not home often, my home is my sanctuary.  How can you not smile when you walk into this? 



 

 



 Or snuggle up on the couch at night and enjoy lighting and a warm foot warmer, like this?

 

And that moment.  The one when you look at the shared water color that your Granny painted for you and your sister, and wonder if she ever thought it would someday hang in one of your kitchens? 

And then there's that stubborn tear, the one from 2004, the one you have learned to wipe away and smile at.  Because a good tear can be the price we pay for great love. 

But oh the smile that quickly follows... Thinking of the family and friends/family (my friends - they are my family) - that I am so very blessed with. 

Bright yellow kitchen?  I'll take it.

Or when you take in a sunset with this one, who is pretty sure this house is for him.

 

 

And now my dream - what do these empty rooms mean? My home is perfect for me already! 

 

But I know in my heart what it means..  For so long I've looked to other blogs for inspiration, have half-heartedly tried my own, but now I'm ready to jump-in with both feet. 

 

This is the forgotten space, my space, where I can share my life.  Decorating and maintaining it how I please-  I'm so happy to launch my little corner of the Internet.

 

 

Thanks for visiting my "extension of home".  I'm excited to share what I'm up to in Charleston, SC and to learn from you.  Best love - Madeleine