Living Rooms are the home's most public room and the place where you and your family are most comfortable. In the past, many homes had a formal living room and a more informal family room. Today, this trend has changed and instead of two rooms the one living room is larger. I still have a small living room, which is peaceful and enjoyable to use with a wide opening so it's feel is not so formal. It's decor is very French....of course!
In our main living room, the furnishings are larger and the room is used for many different activities. Separate spaces are used for reading, writing, watching television, and just relaxing. It is linked in style to the more Formal sitting room but more spacious and not as many antiques. Homes are more inviting when they are uncluttered. When someone visits me, I want the focus to be on our time together not on all the collections or decor found in my home.
One of my favorite designers, Josephine Ryan, has a lovely book I have mentioned before called simply, FRENCH HOME. In the book, she shares many photographs of her simple style and gives wonderful advice on how to pull a room together. I have always said and she says this as well, invest in one good piece and build your room around it. In the photo above, the French chair and ottoman were purchased eighteen years ago and still looks good. I have never changed the fabric. A quality piece of furniture always is a good idea!
In my home, I want people to sense that The Lord is welcome in my home. JEHOVAH NISSI, which means The Lord our Banner. His is the standard I hope to live by and be filled with. It is His cause and His Victory for which I live!
Psalm 20:5. "We will sing for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners, may The Lord fulfill all your petitions." Yes, May JEHOVAH NISSI be welcome and may our home be a beautiful place for prayer and for TRUTH! Have a beautiful Sunday!
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