Tour de ma maison

I think if I was to sum up in one sentence what I want in a home

it would be....

A gathering spot for family and friends,
to hang out, 

enjoy,

relax and feel like you can keep your shoes on!
oh and

...a welcoming space with great spots for reading,

entertaining,

cooking with friends

and a place where I never get too stressed about 

cleaning, dusting,  polishing, and the like...

Okay, so ...really...

Viens dedans!  (come in!)

Bon...so in you go!
okay, if you wish have a sit.....

hard to leave these chairs...
especially with a good book. I love the effect of a fern in the shade.

However,
You might want to come in and perch yourself at our island for some type of refreshment....
or maybe to be assigned your cooking duties...
we love to gather around here to prep for dinner...
whatever that may be..

You can slip into the powder room off the back of the kitchen....
just slide the door.

You may choose to get right at it and start cooking yourself...
you are more than welcome to...
or head into the pantry below to get some things started....

If you need to use the facilities there is a powder room just off the kitchen in the pantry area...

The door slides open, barn-door style....

Then again, if it is still early you may
head over here to sit, chat a bit... or read a book??

 or sit by the fire...

Not the most comfortable chair in the house but we are all rather fond of it...
this is the old gallery wall which has been replaced by a fireplace...

and the natural wood staircase has now been painted a creamy white...

Yes, I have a passion for persian rugs... and so did our lovely old family dog...
along with the cat and the new family dog.

So, if we are having dinner then we will certainly head in here...
we all love this old  pine table.

oh and better grab a nice bottle out of here....
the antique post office.

Want to watch a movie? 

No TV on the main floor so

head downstairs. 

Looks a bit messy beyond the french pocket doors??

Well, beyond those doors

is life.... 

skis, snowboards, skates, camping gear, extra storage of all sorts

and a quick exit to the backyard..

or otherwise known as the preferred entrance in the winter season 

for snow boots, ski boots and the like.....

So, that is it,

a tour de la maison...
Oh...and turn the light off on your way out if you don't mind...
next time
maybe I will let you spend the night...
then we can head upstairs!!

À tantôt

linking it up to:
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