Would I sound weird to you if I told you I really really want to hang a huge world map in the most prominent area of my dream home? Having adorable nerdy little kids who can point out each continent, country and capital like it's the most natural thing is also part of the brilliant plan. It's free to dream, right? :)
I'm also very much set on having a mini library. It will have white bookshelves from floor to ceiling, comfy chairs, and plenty of natural light. Hopefully, my children will not only be Geography geniuses but they will also count reading as one of their most favorite past-times. I got my love for books from my parents and I'm hoping I can pass on the same too.
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I've always had a thing with typewriters. We had a black one back at my parent's house and just thinking about how the tips of my fingers would hurt after using it for hours is making me smile right now. My geeky childhood rocks! I also remember getting in huge trouble with my parents because I used to pound out endlessly during the wee hours while everyone else was already asleep. I miss those old days. I'll definitely be getting a pastel-colored typewriter (that actually works) for my dream home like this one:
Indian philosopher and teacher Sri Chinmoy said it best: "If you want to remain always happy, always perfect and always fulfilled, then always keep inside your heart a pocketful of sweet dreams." I'm so excited to turn all these into a reality in the nearest future. We just submitted all documents required for this home we're purchasing. I really hope all things go as planned.
What are your sweetest dreams made of? :)
I really want a library too! I've also always wanted a wall of shoes haha!
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haha! a wall filled with shoes would be heaven! :)
Deletei love warm inviting homes loaded with books, momentos, and more. we are constantly filling our home with more things, even though we moved away from it! and we are just planning for our dream home like this now. i love typewriters too! they are such beautiful pieces of machinery. old record players too!
ReplyDeletei forgot the old record players! it's perfect! :)
DeleteWhen I come out to the BVI to visit my boyfriends family with him, we have our own annexe of the house with a kitchenette and lounge area as well as bedroom and bathroom. We have a huge world map framed and hung up in the lounge. We place little stickers on all of the countries we've visited together. I know it's going to move with us to our first home together - I just love it! A library room is an absolute must for me too. I've dream of a bookcase with a rolling ladder to reach the top since I first saw Beauty and the Beast as a little girl! x
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sounds like a place i'd love to live in. :)
Deleteno you're not weird, I love the idea of a huge world map spreading across the whole wall! a massive library is also a must-have. I'd love it if my children could treasure reading :)
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really wish these come true :)
DeleteHoly Moley hun, I think I've found my blogger twin in you! haha. Geeked out a whole bunch when I read your post. Never thought of a large map (although admittedly would fit PERFECTLY inside a study) but definately feeling ya on the mini library and typewriter. Been hounding done a beauty for what seems like years now haha. Hope you've had a fab start to your new week hun.
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hope you're enjoying your week too eeli! mine's about to end today. good luck with finding the perfect typewriter!
DeleteI love the idea of a world map. It's something I've wanted for awhile, I just haven't the room for it. I love the idea of marking off where I've been with embroidery or something similar. I've seen it done on a few blogs and I think it's just lovely. I do have a map of a large section of Canada over my home office desk. Although, it's not really the same thing is it.
ReplyDeletefor as long as it's a map, i'm all for it. i love the idea of marking off the places where you've been. that's really neat! :)
DeleteThat is the sweetest quote! I hope things go as planned for your new home as well :] The plans/dreams for your house are wonderful. I love the idea of the world map and the floor to ceiling bookshelves.
ReplyDeletethanks allison! :)
DeleteI love the idea of having a huge world map and a library in your home!! I've been thinking about putting one in my dream home and reading this post has definitely done it for me :) I love reading and I love being able to see all the books that I have so when I want to read I can just reach out and grab one :) I think I just found my blogging twin! :)
ReplyDeletethank you, blogging twin! :)
DeleteBeautiful interiors!
ReplyDeleteOhh I would love a mini library too! And magical treasures, inspiring pieces of art and colorful walls. I have wanted a world map for ages on my wall, but never really came to it.
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me too! i've been on the look-out for the perfect map for ages now.
DeleteI think your dream home is MY dream home! The giant map, the library (obviously!), the typewriter... lovely! I would also enjoy a lush mini courtyard, where I can have friends over for 1920s themed parties- drinking out of rainbow champagne glasses! ^^
ReplyDeleteyou sound like my kind of girl melissa! the mini courtyard is a dream! it would be fun to have that one too in my dream home. :)
DeleteThese are so pretty! I also love that little succulent in a tea cup next to the pastel pink typewriter.
ReplyDeleteI think my dream home would have a pastel room. =)