tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post6802549452284591428..comments2022-12-12T06:38:18.071-08:00Comments on Strong and Sweet : Happy Home Wednesday: A New ConversationBonnie Stoltzfooshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06751937586739745232noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-57101982386629086832014-06-17T20:07:56.139-07:002014-06-17T20:07:56.139-07:00I love having Scripture art all around the house t...I love having Scripture art all around the house to encourage our family and everyone who comes through our home. Music also makes a home happier. I'm glad that we are able to play some instruments because sharing music personally with those who live here and visit is an extra gift. Some of the things that make me happy at home are not the first things that usually come to mind. I like folding laundry and thinking about the special qualities of the person it belongs to, and if a friend stops in to chat and fold, that's happiness, too. Also, I'd add beautiful books and tell of God's glory and his love.Chrishttp://www.manywaters-chris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-58281425628915129192014-05-31T06:41:24.363-07:002014-05-31T06:41:24.363-07:00I'm thinking we might need to get together and...I'm thinking we might need to get together and eat some lemon pound cake soon ;) I love the future plans you shared - you've done such an amazing job with making your home a warm, welcoming place now. I'm with you on the pretty dishes thing, there is something soo fun about collecting them! Bonnie Stoltzfooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751937586739745232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-54943247655135356932014-05-31T06:38:43.905-07:002014-05-31T06:38:43.905-07:00Thanks so much for commenting, Betsy! What a gift ...Thanks so much for commenting, Betsy! What a gift to have that example in your Mom. Sounds like you got that gift too and also such a kind, willing servant's heart. What a beautiful combination! Bonnie Stoltzfooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751937586739745232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-21675711545988488552014-05-31T06:36:38.933-07:002014-05-31T06:36:38.933-07:00Hannah, I love what you said about having family p...Hannah, I love what you said about having family pieces in the home. With all the beautiful things you collect, the generations after you are going to have some amazing pieces to choose from! :) Those little reminders of family really do make it feel more like home, huh? Bonnie Stoltzfooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751937586739745232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-89266169047353113252014-05-31T06:34:14.616-07:002014-05-31T06:34:14.616-07:00Haha! Love that! I think that's good wisdom fo...Haha! Love that! I think that's good wisdom for all of us - our space doesn't need to be perfect and we don't have to have it all together to welcome people into our lives and spend time with them. Love the reminder that we can choose to enjoy being with people no matter what other circumstances are like ;) Thanks so much for commenting!Bonnie Stoltzfooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751937586739745232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-86485749198802775742014-05-29T15:36:42.020-07:002014-05-29T15:36:42.020-07:00love this post! i love hosting people, but i also...love this post! i love hosting people, but i also love just hanging at home with family. my mom is the ultimate hostess…she loves feeding people and hospitality is definitely one of her spiritual gifts! so i aspire to be that, but until i have a place of my own, i just enjoy helping my mom out when we have people over or cooking for my boyfriend's family with him!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005175800818720122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-8426150646888849352014-05-29T12:33:09.193-07:002014-05-29T12:33:09.193-07:00This is so perfect, Bonnie!
As much as I love inte...This is so perfect, Bonnie!<br />As much as I love interior design and (hopefully) creating a beautiful home, the thing I'm most excited about is being able to share my space with friends and family. <br />I really hope to have a home that everyone that walks in feels at home, even if its not their style, feeling the love that I have put into it, just for them!<br />As you know, I really love old stuff. Just about everything of mine has a story. That is my favorite part of decorating. Even though I had never met my great grandmother, its such an honor to have a piece of her furniture in my home, making her a bigger part of my life. I just love the feeling of being able to look around and know that I'm surrounded by generations, memories, laughter, and history. <br /><br />I just love that. :) Hannah Weisensalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16026878183697261509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-90146109099870995732014-05-28T19:43:18.523-07:002014-05-28T19:43:18.523-07:00*second time someone comes to our house
Respondin...*second time someone comes to our house<br /><br />Responding on a phone doesn't work so well:)leahrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17864894248750893033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-87647554671099529832014-05-28T19:42:00.163-07:002014-05-28T19:42:00.163-07:00I am seriously not cute and homey at all. Interior...I am seriously not cute and homey at all. Interior design and I do not mesh well however I do enjoy checking out ideas that other have. It may be living vicariously through others since that's definitely not an area I'm strong in. Even so, I love to share the space we've been blessed with. That sometimes may mean I'm sharing that space while folding laundry or cooking. I'm thinking that by the second time to our house someone would either feel awkward or part of the family. I'm hoping for more of the latter. I guess for me it's more of an open door mentality and enjoying life with others in spite of whatever they may walk into when coming through our doors:)leahrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17864894248750893033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-64679325075359986152014-05-28T18:35:42.020-07:002014-05-28T18:35:42.020-07:00Putting together the details of our home was one o...Putting together the details of our home was one of the most enjoyable projects I've ever done. Putting away our wedding gifts was so enjoyable to me, because it let me reflect on the blessing that each person has been in my life. I enjoy creating an environment that is relaxing for Zach and I, and I've learned to take enjoyment in keeping our home cleaned and maintained so that when he comes home from work, he enters into an environment that is clean and comfortable and not stress-producing or chaotic. <br />One of my favorite rooms to put together in our house was the kitchen! I love dinnerware, and I get really excited when I can get a new pot or pan or serving dish. I can't help but to envision future uses for each item. Having only 2 cabinets in our tiny kitchen has helped me keep my supplies limited, but someday I dream of a kitchen with walls of cabinets filled with all kinds of pretty dishes ready to feed my friends and family.<br />I really enjoy having small get togethers at our house. I love cooking a yummy meal and having some kind of delicious desert prepared. Recent favorite: lemon pound cake. I cut it up and spread it out on this pretty white rectangular dish we have, sprinkle some powdered sugar on top, and throw a few sliced strawberries on the end for decoration. <br />Zach and I have been preparing our back yard to hopefully build a nice little patio back there, so we can have nice spring and summer cookouts. <br />Also, side benefit to our rental company- I'm really looking forward to having tons of colorful tablecloths and pretty dishes available to use any time ;)<br />I just feel a lot of satisfaction from keeping a home that is ready to host company at any time. I hope that when people come over, they feel at ease and cozy. <br /><br />P.S. as I scrolled past the kitchen pictured above, I was momentarily convinced it was yours, and got super impressed with the spaciousness of Valley Forge apartment kitchens!Ann Trostlehttp://atozeventrentals.wix.com/rentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-21342693612729523252014-05-28T18:17:56.929-07:002014-05-28T18:17:56.929-07:00Love that, Andrew. What an awesome way to use your...Love that, Andrew. What an awesome way to use your gifts, even in a season when space is different than you might prefer. That will only make it better when the time comes that you have the big open kitchen and everyone can come over to enjoy your cooking! Thanks so much for sharing!Bonnie Stoltzfooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06751937586739745232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7142527909666592999.post-43641406930785084622014-05-28T18:08:37.511-07:002014-05-28T18:08:37.511-07:00My wife and I have not had the best apartments for...My wife and I have not had the best apartments for "entertaining" over the years...We always find great deals, but limited spaces. For instance, our current place has no dining room, we eat in our living room... LOL. I decided a few years ago, if I can not entertain people easily (I love to cook), I would offer to cook at other peoples homes, or get togethers. If, I were to have a home... I would love an open kitchen/dining room set up, and would love to have a comfy living room, where the TV is not the centerpiece. Andrew Darlacknoreply@blogger.com