The Weasley's House

Hello! Hello! Look at this robin who stood below the washing line yesterday morning, and cheeped and cheeped. At first when I heard the churp, I thought a mouse was in my house! After that I considered the possibility that one of the skunks we've been admiring while out on their early morning slinks had taken a shine to our window wells. But no, just this fine young robin, listening to the sound of his own solid churp!

I added two little crosses to my bedroom cross wall. I gathered a few choice sticks from the beach at Guemes Island and wrapped them and hung them yesterday. The rocks are from my visit to that same beach last summer. I like having natural things from magic places right by my sleeping spot.

Now for the reason for the title of this post. I have spent the last two days cleaning my house. Jeff 's church friends from Hawaii needed a place to sleep for the night. There were five of them: one leader, three young men and a young woman. I wanted the house to look like "we're so glad you came and we'd LOVE to cozy you up for a bit" and I think . . . mission accomplished. I didn't meet them because they arrived late last night after a day at the amusement park and I wanted to offer an extra bed, so I went over and slept on Birdie's slumber party bed. Jeff said that when they came into our house they said, "This is the coolest house! It's like the Weasley's (you know, Harry Potter)! Well, I have to tell you that this is the highest compliment they could have paid me. You know how I like movie set houses? Do you know that the best part of the Harry Potter movies for me was of course, the houses? I thought I'd give you a little tour so I can get just a bit more mileage out of all my hard work cleaning! Do you mind?

Welcome! I keep messing around with the golden wall. The lavender in the crock smells SO good!
You know the chairs Bill and I sit in when we have coffee and pray in the morning? They are so old, so shabby so I ordered some inexpensive covers. They are a bit big and saggy but still, they ARE an improvement!

And look at this sweet sham I found at the W store. It matches (as much as I ever achieve matching) my sofa! Someone slept here last night. Sweet.

I found some old white curtains in the linen closet. They make the dining room look lighter (and cleaner!)

And the kitchen says good morning! Come have some juice (they are Hawaiian so they had green tea) and muffins!

More rocks from the beach circling the light. Ahhh. I'll put the kettle on for you.

Finally, I took a silly print out of a cheap frame and inserted my bird picture. I have no idea how I got this shot of a bird perching on the roof. I love it though. You may have seen it in a long ago post.

One friend slept on this sofa.

Here is the seldom used door, with all the knitting books and my basket of crochet. Notice the ancient wallpaper border. I know! It's weird but I still like it!

Because the young woman slept in our bed, I tidied my bedside table. Hmmmm. Why didn't I do this earlier?

Two somebodies slept in the "Pom Pom room" because it is one of the very few places in our house that has carpet. The Pom Pom room is where I keep all my stuff that doesn't fit anywhere else. Books, yarn, paper supplies, do dads, and my ironing and sewing machine. I love it and it cleans up pretty well, don't you think?

They WERE so sweet to leave me, Mrs. Weasley, some chocolate. Hawaiian chocolate (and coffee) no less!

This is a not so tidy corner of the Pom Pom room. Let's play I SPY. Can you find the Raggedy Ann frame that Sue Knit Witty sent me? How about the beautiful silk screen that Kerri from Songs of Light made? Do you see the mouse I ordered from Cottontails Baby? Favorite books, little snapshots of the kids when they were young and my brothers and sisters, and knitting needles. Good stuff.

And speaking of blog love. Aslaug sent me the sweetest letter. Do you see all those colors on the right? She is a person that goes above and beyond your wildest expectations. Her letter is full of love and happiness. She is getting married! She's marrying Jewels' son. Have you ever met the blog Eyes of Wonder? Oh, it is peace all over. Aslaug is taking a break from blogging, but she is in my heart, my dear little Norwegian friend.

Good Maggs from Ireland sent me the July issue of Country Living and she also sent me many postcards of Irish beauty. She is a lamb and such a fun friend. Gretchen Joanna from Gladsome Lights said that Maggs blog is full of high culture and I must agree. Her blog is on my side bar.

Betty from Mrs. Yappy Dog is holidaying in Florida and SHE took the time to send me the August issue of Country Living! Can I just tell you that I am in Country Living HEAVEN? Wow! So many nice people live in the world. Charlie from Heart Felt sent me a letter from New Zealand! He's four years old and is my idea of the perfect Christopher Robin.

And last (long post, I know! Thanks for hanging in there!)

Sam loved your comments about her rainbow hat and she just happened by this morning sporting her new tutu. Daddy loves to buy cute stuff for his girl. Note the last photo. She stuck out her tongue. Do you think she was saying, "That's enough flashing, Grans. Take the camera away!"?

She's a good sport. Have a lovely day and thank you SO much for visiting me today. I love it when you come by.