Bmeandering

Bmeandering

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Corner View: Home Sweet Home

Every night I come home laden with a rolling office tote,
two bags of binders of bureaucratic education standards work
 and folders stuffed with papers to grade.

At school, I deal constantly with the noise of teen-agers
and their quick (sometimes sneaky) movements.
Every one of my senses are in full operational mode.

So when I come home, I need a quiet, familiar, peaceful, and comfortable setting.

I have 'carved' out several areas in this tiny home for just that.

This is one of my work areas.
It's a computer armoir that has all the essentials for
 blogging, emailing, researching, and entering grades.
On the top shelf lies my comfort:
a photo of mom and dad,
mother's Bible with an "Angels on Duty" memento,
a plague reminding me of an important aspect of living a good life--
this sits in front of the POW scrapbook I made for my father,
and
my father's WWII books
flanked by two precious figures--
the old-time preacher
and the sea captain.
The first represents my father
and the second represents the man who was like a father to me.
On the very top are photos of my son's family
and a container of potpouri and an electric candle.



There are also the two framed pics of dad:
one of him early in his ministry
and one taken for his 80th birthday celebration.



This is my 'grading corner':
a comfortable recliner complete with throw blanket,
a chest of drawers with essentials like stapler and staples, pens, etc.
a glimpse of outside (through the French doors which open onto a screened-in porch),
floor space for my bags full of work,
and more comfort: mom's collection of Precious Moments figurines
and Dad's POW plaque.
The flickering images of the TV in the living room can't distract me---
my eyes constantly track movement at school and can't stop at home
and due to my husband's headphone I can't hear the TV either.

This is where I lay out my clothes for the next day.
It's a tiny hallway connecting the bathroom and our bedroom
with the living and dining rooms.

More comfort reside in this cabinet: precious books and figurines
as well as a lower shelf full of favorite childhood books for the grandchildren.
To the left is a glimpse of the dining room table,
which is usually stacked with textbooks and more papers.
It's where I can spread out work if I need to.
It's also where Mike and I eat supper.

So you've gotten a glimpse of just a few spots
that make this tiny Craftsman style bungalow
home sweet home.
For more corner views
check out Francesca's fuoriborgo.

17 comments:

  1. I loved seeing these parts of your home. I love all the homey touches and pictures!

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  2. I live in a bungalow built in 1922, but some former owner took all the gorgeous wood out. Thanks for the tour of your house. (I'm a teacher, too. My grading area is the dining room table, couch, bed, patio....)

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  3. This are a lovely rooms. I like the chair and the small office.

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  4. There is much comfort in the views you have shared with us.

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  5. nice comfort corners.
    that throw on your chair looks really soft and cozy.

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  6. Home Sweet Home!!!! I love my home also --especially after two hospital trips. I love seeing your 'comfort' spots ---especially after a hard day at work...

    My comfort spot is my recliner... I spend many hours there these days ---and absolutely love it.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  7. I like Craftsman style homes.
    You have carved out very cosy spots for yourself. I love that your husband wears headphones so as not to distract. Mine will watch taped sports after I have gone to bed so I don't have to listen to the noise!

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  8. Nice to have a chance to "visit" you.

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  9. You've made great use of the space Beth. I love the corners you've created for you work. It is such a joy to have the things you love all around you.
    You have my deepest admiration for the work you do. I know I just couldn't do it. Your students are so blessed to have you for a teacher.

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  10. that's what I need, an armoir - it could be my 'studio'!

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  11. Such an intimate view of your daily life. Thanks for sharing!

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  12. i love all your cute little corners that you have carved out for yourself ! wonderful !!

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  13. I never knew your house was a Craftsman style bungalow! I LOVE them! (Although here in Florida all that gorgeous wood is a termite's delight :(

    I loved seeing these cozy corners you've carved out for yourself - glad to know you have a comfortable and quiet place to work in after the controlled chaos of your school days.

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  14. All the nooks and crannies ooze comfort - I bet everyone feels right at home with you and your husband.

    Nicki

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  15. What a great home! And I like your private space. Very important!

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  16. we don't half need our retreats, at home.
    exactement. a room of our own... sweet!
    n♥

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  17. your place is very home-y Beth. it shines through the photos ! and yes it is good to have your own space; i love the quote about making a life, very wise.
    thank you for sharing... it is so much fun to visit each other's homes through blogs isn't it ?!

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