Fun Monday -- Reality doesn't Bite

Our host for this week's Fun Monday is the DIY Queen Sayre over at Sayre Smiles . Today she's handing out DIY fantasies, allowing us to live any way we want--what would our home look like? where would it be? who would we share it with? how would we spend our time? Well Sayre, at my age things are pretty good as they are. However, since it's not good to pass up a fantasy at any age, here's a couple of changes I'd make:

I've lived in a little white frame house built in the late 50s for the past 25 years. It is a functional but not very soul satisfying place. The house is on Summit Court, a little cul de sac where the neighbors go about their own business but can be counted on in emergencies like when we have a storm or need a dog sitter.

The house sits on a corner lot which means there's entirely too much lawn to mow. Over the years I've let what was once a very nicely landscaped lot with good trees, shrubs and flower beds get away from me. Now, with spring just coming on, I am dreading the months of mowing and weeding while still not having a place that's pleasant for outdoor living. So, with Sayre's permission, I got on the Internet and found this little jewel of an English cottage. Love the house color, small size, the paned windows and entrance with personality plus. And then there's the ivy covered walls around the yard and lovely shade trees. I'm also imagining that there will be a pleasant porch in the back of the house where Willie and I can sit and read while looking out over a small flowering garden.


When you step in the front door of my English cottage, this is what you'll see for my living space. It will be one huge room filled with low tech but functional appliances and old-fashioned furniture in sunny colors. My current home is broken up into many rooms which is a great waste of space since it's only Willie and me living here. We prefer to hang together in the office/hidey hole so most of the house doesn't get used--or get a lot of attention. My decorating style is pared down with lots of earth toned colors. The places doesn't say much about my personality. In the past I've lived in small one-room spaces and I do love having everything right around me. Too many rooms are just a burden to keep up when I'd rather be doing other things.

What would we be doing in our fantasy life? This is where reality doesn't bite. I have a good retired life. I enjoy spending my days chatting with you through our blogs, watching good films, reading, visiting with close friends, learning new things--right now it's a knitting class--doing a bit of volunteer work. I'm always plotting the next travel adventure so a fantasy world would allow me to take off at any time--right now that would be Greece and Turkey--with no worries about expenses or responsibilities left back home. As for a life companion, Willie the pit bull is hard to beat. He keeps me company, gets me moving every day and makes me laugh with his antics.

So there you have it Sayre. My fantasy island. Which lucky for me is not too much different from reality. Be sure to check out Sayre's place for the list of other Fun Monday players who are looking to escape reality.