Wednesday, October 16, 2013

At Home

Hard to believe we are now in our fifth year in the UK.  This place truly feels like home.  I don't notice all the differences so much anymore.  Driving on the other side of the road doesn't feel like the other side of the road.  I am weather obsessed just like all my neighbours.  I forget my American accent, not remembering I don't sound like them.  In fact I don't actually hear the accents anymore, it all sounds the same to me now.  On paper I am still an immigrant, but in my heart I am home.  I like this feeling.  I am still me, but I am me here.  I am at home with my family here.  

 As with every place we've lived I've tried to keep a record for the memory book of life.  I've so appreciated all the photos we have of every place we have lived.  We have been in our current house for over two years now.  It's quirky.  It's old.  It's drafty.  But we love where we live.  This collection of photos was taken over the course of our two years in this home, through all the seasons.



 Dining room










 Utility Room

 Guest Bath




 Entry

 Downstairs office/crafting room/travel planning room

















 Upstairs

 Reception Room













 Bedroom





Familly Bath



Teenager Room







Girly Room









6 comments:

Lindsay said...

You forgot to mention guest room with all the purposes of your "extra" room. Maybe if you stay another 5 years I'll make it back to that guest room:)

Vanalee said...

I love this post and wish that I had taken more photos of the places that we have lived. I have a lot of Tokyo but not so many of California, Houston or London.

Lindsey said...

I love this! I'm so glad London is home for you. I can identify with so much of what you said (weather obsessed, for sure! :)

Susan Seel said...

Shannon, what a lovely home you have.. As well as a good eye for photos... I would have loved your life 30 years ago...there are many places I would have loved to have seen... Maybe next time? Your friend Susan

greenkatz said...

Your collection of travel books looks a lot like our collection of travel books. I feel so vindicated!

Kelly H. said...

Thank you for taking me on a tour of your lovely home. How beautiful. I look forward to seeing it in person sooner than later. I also loved seeing books from book club on your shelf. Home is where your family and books reside.

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