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Monday, September 28, 2009

A look into my house

This morning I sat in this, our living room here in the manor house that my husband and I are caretaking. And I came to a decision after looking around me and realizing how dusty and dirty this room had become.

It was time to clean this room, really clean it. And so began a mini marathon cleaning session that left these couple of rooms gleaming and me very tired.

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A psychologist would have a field day with me and my cleaning issues, but I don’t care. We’re all crazy, is what I figure. Some more than others, for sure.

After I was done and showered, I decided to take some photos of my now-clean digs. The photo above looks towards the front door by my favorite seat, the loveseat. That’s my laptop on the right edge. And a toy at the top of George’s toy box that sits at the other edge.

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Look closely at this picture. Do you see anything amiss? Look again.

Can’t see it?

It’s the arm of the couch that’s missing. This is half of a sectional that no matter how we arranged the furniture, would not fit in this room attached to each other.

George thinks this is his jumping couch, and it is I guess. It’s why I keep that cover on it.

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I like the letter K. It’s kool. And kooky. But it looks like it means business. It’s also the first letter of my name. That’s the top of a bottle of Kendall chardonnay on the left there that my husband and I shared this afternoon.

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I cleaned the foyer, too. This is an Agraria reed diffuser in mission fig scent. I like how it smells and I bought it here [link].

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I keep the diffuser in here because the kitty litter box is down by the back stairs there. But you’d never know it.

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The dingy front door that I swear some day I am going to paint. When we moved here, there was no storm glass in this door, so the weather beat in on it unmercifully. The sun did a number of on it as well.

I created a mosaic using some of these photos for Mosaic Monday, hosted by my friend, Mary. It’s on my other blog, A Picture A Day.

Have a beautiful week, my friends . . .

38 comments:

  1. I have always seen those reed diffusers and wondered if they really work. I just love that green room, with those marvelous bookcases... and how nice to see a little peek at you, too! :)

    Have a great week, Kate!

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  2. You have an amazing sense of style. I love everything about these photos...I can feel how much you love life.

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  3. I love the green walls/bookcases. Was it already painted like that when you moved in?

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  4. I love your 'loveseat'... I have been there and done that with a sectional that I loved and kept around until I wore it out. And I know about getting on a house cleaning tear. When I start on it everyone stays out of my way and I don't clean halfway when I get into it.

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  5. I love your house. It's so beautiful, and I love the green bookcases.
    Thanks for letting us in...

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  6. I cleaned the fish tank today. There are fish in there - a fact we suspected and can now confirm. :)

    Love that house - so much history attached I am sure.

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  7. "We’re all crazy, is what I figure. Some more than others, for sure."

    That really made me laugh, because I resemble that remark, for sure.

    Your house is beautiful.

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  8. Love, love, love your house Kate!
    Who you calling crazy Willis =)
    <><

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  9. What a wonderful place to hang your hat. And... I, too, like the letter "K". I like the door weathered...I'm always trying to get that look if it's not already naturally there.

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  10. I thought what was missing was George on the couch. I was right. I love the shot of you with your Nikon. My Nikon is my favorite toy.

    Good for you and your clean freak habits. I just went through all the cupboards in my kitchen. It makes the guys crazy when I get in one of those moods but I like the final reduction of clutter and grunge.

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  11. Oh my! This is a lovely post. Cleaning is so therapeutic. I love that couch. Looks like it was made for the space.

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  12. What a beautiful home to be caring for. I love it. Thanks fro letting me peak inside.

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  13. hello friend - we were on a house cleaning frenzy too this morning before the party. it smelled so clean and fresh and the party was a great success.

    loved your shots - your home looks warm and cozy

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  14. I enjoy the letter K as well, especially on top of a wine bottle
    ; )

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  15. ...You are an awesome decorator and an awesome person. Period. :o)

    ...God love ya girl! ;o)

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  16. Hi Kate...Oh I love the painted green bookcases and all the painted molding..what a pretty shade of green...the house is lovely...so cozy..

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  17. Can I come to your house. I don't want to clean so maybe I can enjoy yours now. Love the green bookcase.

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  18. I skipped what is written but Yes, Neat & Well administered peaceful house - The pictures speaks a lot.
    Cheers !!!

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  19. Your home is so charming and comfortable. Thanks for the invitation. Enjoyed my visit. Have a wonderful week!

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  20. beautiful place I love love love the shelves and the fact that you are like me... i do marathon cleanings and love when i am done but the do a bit daily just exhausts my mind heart and body.... you have a beautiful place :)

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  21. Great pictures. Makes me want to come over and visit.
    Lori

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  22. Your home is lovely. I love the color in the "green" room. And I notice you have many photos on your shelves...I love to go into homes that have lots of photos on display. Makes it feel like home to me.

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  23. Love your home. I can feel the love in it.

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  24. Lovely house - like so many others I too have cleaning issues. I was sure that when I retired my home would be spotless - well that's not what happened. So now I too have days when I look around me and can't stand it any longer so a cleaning frenzy ensues while my husband tries to find a spot to hide in. Doesn't it feel good when it is done though?

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  25. That shade of green your woodwork is painted is just delightful. Love it. (didn't notice the missing arm at all) :^)

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  26. It is so nice, Kate, to look round a house in US - your ways of furnishing and presenting are so different from ours. Over the years i have seen so many American houses - it is just fascinating to see inside. More please.

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  27. Lovely place!

    (Can't stop here for long. Must go back and read the many posts I've missed. Hope you're well!)

    Robin

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  28. I love the way my house feels when it is clean, although it never last long around here with my three girls and two dogs :)

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  29. Thank you for the peek into your old house. I love old houses and live in one myself. Your is gorgeous! Love the bookcases.

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  30. I love your home - so warm, cozy and inviting. Lovely touches of you everywhere :)

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  31. Such lovely cabinetry and it's so cozy looking. Thanks for letting us in!

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  32. Oh, can I? May I? Please let me come clean. Talk about cleaning issues.... I LOVE TO CLEAN!!! I'm compulsive about clean and order. Too bad we couldn't get together, we'd balance each other out to normal...maybe? LOL :o)

    Have a wonderful day, God Bless!!!

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  33. I love the letter "K" too! YOU are right it is kool!!!

    What do you think about the letter "C" ? Classy? Cute? Crazy?

    Have a beautiful week Ms. K a t e

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  34. Oh yeah, I forgot to say, that the first thing I noticed in the picture was George's two headed toy!!!!

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  35. Cleaning can be very cathartic...I know I always rest so much better if the room I am in is nice and clean...unfortunately that doesn't happen all that often:) Love the mosaic!

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  36. Beautiful Kate. Im loving this tour.

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