tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post728166236724572865..comments2024-03-25T18:05:03.493-07:00Comments on Dewena's Window: The _______________ RoomDewenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-89475750659185286032017-03-30T09:11:16.054-07:002017-03-30T09:11:16.054-07:00I love the bronze that reminds of your Betsy. It&#...I love the bronze that reminds of your Betsy. It's precious with the watch for a collar. It is big warm room. I love all the wood and the colors of your furniture suit it perfectly. It reminds me a bit of my porch with so much happening, but larger. That's exactly how I placed the couch and a gray table behind it. It also reminds me of a cabin. Just big and cozy and could sleep people if it had to. Such a big beautiful space. xoxo Su Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow https://www.blogger.com/profile/12407401010841427366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-18206380536951527812017-03-27T19:29:44.644-07:002017-03-27T19:29:44.644-07:00I'm in agreement with those who say "grea...I'm in agreement with those who say "great room." Or how about family room? One could also argue for Living Room, since you are doing a lot of that in this lovely, cozy space!Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-75431072246698541242017-03-19T08:36:05.619-07:002017-03-19T08:36:05.619-07:00All around wonderful room?
Amalia
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All around wonderful room?<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-59218299942708307912017-03-16T13:13:36.234-07:002017-03-16T13:13:36.234-07:00It is so evident that you absolutely love this hou...It is so evident that you absolutely love this house! That is great! Everything looks wonderful. <br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-87464109195550213542017-03-15T17:51:15.520-07:002017-03-15T17:51:15.520-07:00It is so lovely to read the pure joy and delight t...It is so lovely to read the pure joy and delight that completely shines through in your post.<br /><br />This room sounds perfect, it is indeed the everything room, the home room ... your perfect room!<br /><br />Keep enjoying your most special home<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-89993005944140706382017-03-14T02:42:54.717-07:002017-03-14T02:42:54.717-07:00Hi Dewena, thanks so much for the compliments on m...Hi Dewena, thanks so much for the compliments on my recent post about the big old pink house-- I am so glad you enjoyed it! Yes, it's alot of research but I absolutely LOVE DOING IT. I can (and do!) immerse myself in history for many hours at a time and I love it. It was a shame to see the big house torn down but I guess it had to be done, sigh. Such a shame, that house was so full of amazing history. Hows your weather your way? Looking pretty bad and blizzards way up north! We are getting lots of rain here and it's chilly for us! Thanks again---so nice to have readers like you! I love your blog as well!BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-74763893773986734212017-03-13T15:32:09.297-07:002017-03-13T15:32:09.297-07:00Dewena, it's the Keeping Room because it keeps...Dewena, it's the Keeping Room because it keeps you, your memories, you meals, your reading, your...life. It's almost all contained in that one room...the Keeping Room. I know how you feel about your home because I love mine as well. I hope to love the next one, when ever and where ever, as much.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-53602381978983797512017-03-13T14:34:57.938-07:002017-03-13T14:34:57.938-07:00It is a good thing to love one's home and be c...It is a good thing to love one's home and be content in it, for from it we gather strength to face the world beyond. Your room, whatever you decide to call it, is truly lived in, and looks cozy and welcoming. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-61141664534703849672017-03-13T14:30:07.264-07:002017-03-13T14:30:07.264-07:00Dewena, I really like this great room. Your colle...Dewena, I really like this great room. Your collection of vintage women's magazines is delightful. Oh, I love checkers, and used to play all the time. Haven't in quite awhile though. Your red couch looks so comfy, and the bronze basset hound is a treasure, especially with your mother's old watch gracing its neck. This is going to be a wonderful room for you, Dewena, when you have people over to visit. <br /><br />Here where I live, this room would be called a "family room" if that helps any. Thanks for sharing with us pictures of your sweet room. There's so much to look at. It sounds like you found a beloved house.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-36590760988114834742017-03-13T13:44:34.667-07:002017-03-13T13:44:34.667-07:00Gathering is too many syllables to say all of the ...Gathering is too many syllables to say all of the time ; I like 'keeping room' " The name for these rooms originated in colonial times, before homes were 5,000 plus square feet. They were a multi-use room attached to the kitchen or open to it" Oftentimes they had a fireplace.<br /><br />As for me looking at it I just love everything about it...all your various areas. I myself have named it The Freaking Awesome Room" ! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-46335621020766649692017-03-13T12:08:33.714-07:002017-03-13T12:08:33.714-07:00Yes, it is, my dear friend. I understand full well...Yes, it is, my dear friend. I understand full well what it's like to love a home ;)<br /><br />I'd call it a great room, but if you're going to call it a gathering room, you need to say in your best haughty British accent.... " Come into the gaaaathering room, dahhhhling ;) <br /><br />I love your new home too.<br /><br />love, <br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-74570242420689318482017-03-13T08:57:04.894-07:002017-03-13T08:57:04.894-07:00I love your little breakfast room...it's so co...I love your little breakfast room...it's so cozy and I love the breakfast table. The red couch looks very nice as well. :) <br /><br />Thank you for sharing! <br />~Ashley<br />ashleysyarnworks.etsy.comAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-2819917163462164692017-03-13T07:49:49.326-07:002017-03-13T07:49:49.326-07:00I love this room! It looks so comfortable and home...I love this room! It looks so comfortable and home-y. Love the red couch and retro breakfast table! And a cabinet of vintage women's magazines?! How much fun! I could cozy up on the couch and spend a whole winter perusing them! I'm so happy for you that you're so at home there, esp. after the experience in Florida. It just makes it all the sweeter. <br />Living room and family room seem kind of dull, but when you think of the meaning, either one would fit.<br />xo DeborahDeborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-13645351423697708282017-03-13T05:14:55.051-07:002017-03-13T05:14:55.051-07:00Dewena, thank you so much for sharing those photos...Dewena, thank you so much for sharing those photos!! I love it when you describe your home and the all of the treasured pieces that it holds. I can almost see you lovingly touching each piece and telling me about it. What a wonderful home and wonderful room! Looking forward to many more photos of all of your treasured pieces. That room is so perfect, you could call it the perfect room! :-) Love and hugs to you sweet friend!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-74358872422308705192017-03-12T16:59:09.687-07:002017-03-12T16:59:09.687-07:00Thank you so much for visiting--just in case you c...Thank you so much for visiting--just in case you check back and see this! I wasn't sure how to contact you but I certainly appreciate your nice comment!Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-85311539083169228492017-03-12T13:13:15.071-07:002017-03-12T13:13:15.071-07:00Hi,
I think the room is wonderful. A perfect way t...Hi,<br />I think the room is wonderful. A perfect way to have family and friends around you. <br />Looking forward to seeing the kitchen.<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-9828215693406138782017-03-12T05:21:12.564-07:002017-03-12T05:21:12.564-07:00SUBLIME indeed!! Maybe, "the Envy Room"...SUBLIME indeed!! Maybe, "the Envy Room". LOL! It is just so perfect! It IS your living room. I am just so very, very happy for you, Deweena. I know what loving your home means. blessings and big hugs ~ tannaTannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-77436670535083962812017-03-11T19:02:18.649-08:002017-03-11T19:02:18.649-08:00I love that room and the way you have furnished it...I love that room and the way you have furnished it. The red leather couch is perfection! I can't think of a better term for this space that Living Room, as this is where you truly live.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-10921809952640799222017-03-11T18:53:48.158-08:002017-03-11T18:53:48.158-08:00I love this room. You know I love the basset!!! S...I love this room. You know I love the basset!!! So sweet. I think Living room is a great description of this space. It is the perfect space where you do most of your living in this home. Love your red couch. That is totally awesome.<br />Happy Weekend.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-23529060321057483522017-03-11T17:07:57.439-08:002017-03-11T17:07:57.439-08:00I can tell you're in love with this house by t...I can tell you're in love with this house by the way you so lovingly talk about it. I am just thrilled for you (and your husband)! I love the charm of your house...your furniture, the placement, all the special things that make your house a home. That sunburst wall clock is awesome! I also love your red leather sofa. The combination of the more modern lighting fixtures with the knotty pine and antiques is fantastic. I love mixing decor like that. I'm at a loss what to call your open room - though I have to say, I do like Gathering Room! Can't wait to see your kitchen. I certainly wouldn't expect granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in that house - that modern look just wouldn't go with that house, would it? And personally, I'm not too fond of either. ;-)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-73739774396844105852017-03-11T15:59:14.761-08:002017-03-11T15:59:14.761-08:00Great Room seems to be appropriate. I think it i...Great Room seems to be appropriate. I think it is a "great" one just because you find it so. Moving so far and finding a house you already seem to deeply appreciate and enjoy is really good. <br />cuzsanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794388929210741244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-35419741730943532262017-03-11T14:46:08.300-08:002017-03-11T14:46:08.300-08:00Well, as the proud owner of a small cottage that i...Well, as the proud owner of a small cottage that is basically one room (kitchen/dining/living combined), I can say I don't have a word for it in toto. As an architect Dennis always called the living room the "lingering room", and maybe that's how I would refer to our space, as we certainly do linger there. :) Whatever you choose to call yours, it's charming and homey, and I love it that you're so happy there. And don't ever worry about sharing it too much, or saying you love it too much. That's just not possible! Hugs, NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-20692574634488218352017-03-11T13:48:30.676-08:002017-03-11T13:48:30.676-08:00How about calling it 'the perfect room', b...How about calling it 'the perfect room', because that's what it is. And I'm pretty sure if walls could talk they would let out a sigh of relief and call you and R.H. 'perfect' owners. Your love for this home is inspiring!Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-9667663835593895032017-03-11T12:57:47.415-08:002017-03-11T12:57:47.415-08:00I think it should be the "big room" beca...I think it should be the "big room" because it holds lots of big love and fun! It's all coming together so nicely. I know you already feel right at home! Leslie Anne Tarabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196752637270349443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025769640802524983.post-59446721361910800342017-03-11T12:43:03.491-08:002017-03-11T12:43:03.491-08:00I can feel the warmth and coziness in this room th...I can feel the warmth and coziness in this room that your furnishings and treasures have brought alive. Your writing is always so thoughtful and well done.<br /><br />When you have a large room that is divided up into smaller areas such as you have done, you have all the license in the world to give it your own special name. At the lakehouse, we have a large room which was previously called the Great room. Furniture is placed in front of the fireplace, we have a conversation area in a corner where we can look out at the bay, and we have a long harvest table for meal. I'm okay calling it a Great room because the ceiling is 19 feet high. I like the name Keeping Room...not sure of the origin of that word but it sounds simple, cozy and happy.<br /><br />Keep those pictures coming. The way you write gives us glimpses into YOU! I love the quote at the end...I always feel the need to make rooms 'my own'. <br /><br />Happy Weekend, Dewena!<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.com