A Softer Side of Sunday

Yesterday I had plans to do something a bit out of my comfort zone. I had invited a couple of ladies over to the house for brunch in home to connect with them more personally. I feel a bit cooped up in the house lately and wanted some social interaction without the distractions around me that frequent restaurants and shopping. I don't often just sit in my home quietly with a friend and talk like girls talk when they're drinking coffee instead of spirits.

I loved going to the store and buying fresh flowers to sit at the dining room table. My husband, always so supportive, did his whirl wind cleaning of the first floor and when I returned, we were ready for guests. With scented melts around the house warming in strategic places, and cookie ingredients ready to bake, I dressed up a little more than I would on a Sunday. 

And then, I just sat on my lime green couch and pet my cat as she slept in the warm sun from the window. The couch is angled at the far end of the room facing the front door and formal dining area. With my piano to my right and a view of the stretch of the house, I noticed more of what our hard work had brought together.

Our windows have 2 inch faux wood blinds. The decision to not hang heavy curtains over them and just put a shear white curtain was a good one. The warm glow of the Sunday sun lit up the two rooms without over powering the space. The accents of white and grey and dark wood allowed the small colorful objects around the room to stand out more. The soft grey and white blanket over the back of the lime couch called my name to snuggle it, even though I didn't give in. 

The house was quiet. My son still asleep and my husband upstairs. My dog, Louie, and my cat Sadie made their way to my side for some of their personal 'mom' time. The two animals rarely sit with me at the same time, so I knew this environment was welcoming and calm for all three of us. 

I admired the piano keys and recognized a little dusting that needs to be done. Surrounded by important family photos, I began thinking that I just want to stay here a while. Without guests, without interruption. It was peaceful and warm and inviting and gave me a few minutes to allow myself to really enjoy the space that we've created and the comfort that little couch in the corner could bring when I didn't ignore it on my way to another room. 

The day was quite busy after that, which I enjoyed. But what I will remember is the feeling that I had in my little corner of the world and the way it made me feel during the softer side of Sunday's hustle.