An Old Fashioned Parlor

I was inspired by a simple picture of a neatly decorated livingroom. It made me want to create a parlor in my home. This is what I did:

1. I took all paperwork, excess books, mail, and clutter out of my livingroom. These items were put on my desk in the other room for me to sort later.

2. I took out two pieces of furniture that didn't seem to belong.

3. We do not have a couch in our livingroom, so I brought up my set of wicker furniture. It consists of two side chairs and a small love-seat. I set these up on one side of the room. Beside this, stands our wood stove. Then I put an old antique chair (this came with our 150 year old house when we bought it) beside the stove. We have a large, old dining room table to the side, with mismatched chairs. On the side wall, there is an enormous bookcase with hundreds of books.

4. I have an old, antique sewing machine in a closed cabinet near the wicker furniture. On top of this, I put a vase full of pretty flowers.

5. The room was then polished and tidied and it looks lovely.

What is a parlor? Well, it is one special room in your house that is supposed to be kept neat at all times. It is the "elegant room" where you can receive guests comfortably at any time of the day or night. It should be near a front door or side entrance to the house. It is a room where you can sit and read and feel like a queen.

Blessings
Mrs. White