Between the two couches (shaped like an L) and between the two wing chairs (across the big couch) there are low tables with lamps. Another low table and a good reading lamp sit next to the rocker which is on the south side of the room across from the small couch and in front of the double windows. There is also a large square coffee table in the center. There are lot's of leafy things growing and scattered around the room and candles. We're hoping to bring in a recliner pretty soon. There is a high chair, two infant swings, and a couple of bean bag chairs. NO playpens!
The floor is an old wood, but there is a fancy inlaid wood border near the walls and entrance ways. It has seven different kinds of wood! There is a very large and colorful oriental rug in the center of the seating area and another huge rug underneath the conference table area. The ceiling on both sides of the room is an old fashioned tin ceiling which has a white lacy bridal pattern. There is a large chandelier and two smaller chandeliers over the conference table and one large chandelier over the coffee table.
The walls are painted a dark olive green under the chair rail and a rich colored floral wall paper floats above it. The background is brown. There are not enough pictures, but over the fireplace centered between the mantel, columns, and top piece is a magnificent oval beveled mirror. There is large double windows covered with cream colored drapes near both the south end of the conference room and the seating area. When the drapes are pulled back by the cream colored bell cords, you can notice the lace sheers.
There is a balcony door that leads out over the front door. The balcony is surrounded on three sides by tall black wrought iron rails and it is fully furnished with black wrought iron outdoor furniture, more green leafy things and flowers. The Balcony is for cooling down tempers, relaxing at both ends of the day, and for the smokers.
Shoot! I know, I know ... I'm being told bills! I'll tell you about the kitchen later! Shoot, almost forgot, on the floor by the head chair (south side) there is a buzzer. This is how Kate summons for the hired help!
3 comments:
why, this sounds like...a lot of work! :) I hope you enjoy all your rooms, tell Kate she is very wise...I need a buzzer as well! :)
You know... not that this was the point of the entry, but that timer sounds like an excellent idea! I think sometimes it's too easy to get on the computer and be surprised to find hours have gone by. I think I might start setting a timer myself. :-)
Donna, the FlyLady (see sidebar) is a big promoter of timers. We use one at work too! Really could be the point of the story cuz were being so forgetful lately and maybe avoidant of the "practical tasks?" Amy *giggling* we figure we all need buzzers. There was one like this at my grandmother's house (childhood). It rang in the basement where the "help" prepared the meals! Man-o-man ... Sweet!
Our love,
Kelsey
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