When I look at this old image…I wonder how the dwellers managed. The artwork was a sign of prosperity. A way to display they were doing well.
This particular old fashioned Parlour looks like a store to me. Perhaps items were sold from this place…I don't know. I understand that The Victorians thought it a plus to have the rooms filled with treasures to show off their prosperity. This room doesn't look overly large, but it's filled with much. If you like this style of decorating, please give me a shout out.
I'm not sure how often one would even dust.
I have a adventure living in our old Victorian stone house where the dust begets dust. Square footage wise, our place isn't as big as it appears on the outside. The thick 22 inch walls are great for insulation, but the house gives the illusion of a larger structure than we actually have to live in.
As I have been writing down ideas for Summer activities for Lil Miss to do, DUSTING is one of the FUN ACTIVITIES
I thought we could do together as Gramma and Lil Miss pal around. If I can convince my Grand daughter that this is FUN she might enjoy this activity. She's almost seven and a half. Instead it might be a lesson in what is necessary when keeping up a HOME.
I thought we would start our mornings out with Breakfast, grooming, getting dressed for the day and making the bed. Depending on the day will determine which room we clean on a little bit and what other activity we will do such as listen to French Lessons, bake a cake, draw, play the piano, sew, take a walk, play in the water sprinkler…have Lunch, watch a children's movie, read, take a nap and have computer time before her Mom gets HOME from work.
Sounds good. Now, can I pull this off? Shall see.
I will encourage Lil Miss to have a Summer Time Prayer Journal that she keeps by writing in a spiral notebook. Something simple. Not only would this be a good way to practice penmanship, but also a way to encourage her to pray for others.
The School year is coming to a close.
Summer is in the forecast,
Granny d Nanny
4 comments:
Hi Deanna,
I can see you are going to be lucky having a little helper with doing some chores in the holidays.
Works well for you both.
That room does have the cluttered look and yes, there always seems to be dust and cobwebs form in my house.
Happy weekend
hugs
Carolyn
Marmie,
That room would drive me outside. I love cottage simple. I know that Lil' Miss will love helping you. She has been helping in the garden a lot and took such pride by fetching leafy greens to go with our supper the other evening. Your plans sound grand.
I love you!
:)
I still love looking at all the Victorian "stuff" and style of decorating. In Arizona you have to dust a lot anyway so I try to cut down on how much I have to move and dust. It sounds like you have a good helper though!
Candy
Such fun and a Blessing to be a Grandma.
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