Nothing means more to me than home. What makes me happiest is when my home is full of my children, grandchildren, friends, and family.
Happiness is found at that table
About two years ago, after grandchild number six was born, we moved into a new home built just for the purpose of having room for them all to come at one time.
The first item we discussed with our architect was the dining table. The room had to be large enough to accommodate a table that would seat fourteen people. Then, we built the rest of the house around that one room. The floor plan is open so that the living area, kitchen, and dining room are one large space.
I chose rugs, flooring, and furnishings that could stand up to the test of toddlers, and teens, adult children, and my husband. I wanted everyone to feel at ease and be able to kick off their shoes and be comfortable. One of my favorite finds was this rug I purchased for under the dining table. It is sisal and has had spaghetti, chocolate cake, gummy bears, you name it spilled and dropped on it. I clean it with a damp cloth then vacuum and it is as good as new. A few options for this type rug can be found on Amazon, https://amzn.to/2u2qERL My chairs are Herman Miller Eames molded plastic chairs. They are an iconic design and I have wanted them for as long as I have been selling Herman Miller Furniture.
While I love to set a pretty table and use cloth napkins, it’s often easier and more relaxing for everyone to grab a paper plate and plastic fork for our kid friendly meals. To me, the quality time is more important than the presentation and time spent washing dishes.
I would love to hear some of your favorite home finds in the comments.
Children’s children are a crown to the aged,
Proverbs 17:6
and parents are the pride of their children
Family time is important to us also. It is hard to get us all together because of some distance, but oh when it happens it is chaos and heaven, and magic rolled all into one! We are blessed with 3 healthy Marriages and 9 grandchildren, ranging fro 18 months to 13, and they love being together! So that’s 17 is at most meals! My favorite furniture is the clip on chair for small ones, so they are right at the table with us. Paper plates have blended in, though. I do Prefer “real” plates but sometimes Unloading a dishwasher 3… Read more »
Beautiful purpose and design!!!!