I commented on another story just yesterday that I grew up in a busy dining room that was homework/sewing/piano lessons and hot wheels regularly, and then swished into service with its chandelier and table cloth and good china for the fun of hosting people. It was both/and, no "protecting" necessary. I guess we didn't treat it like a dumping ground, but what was precious was life being lived with the house we had, rather than a precious decor style. No one would dispute that it was well decorated, and 90% of the time, a family space.
in the segment above about protecting the space, I see a beautiful photo with big cupboards. Maybe those need to be for stuffing with race cars, sewing and homework while friends come for dinner. I'd enjoy that space.
I commented on another story just yesterday that I grew up in a busy dining room that was homework/sewing/piano lessons and hot wheels regularly, and then swished into service with its chandelier and table cloth and good china for the fun of hosting people. It was both/and, no "protecting" necessary. I guess we didn't treat it like a dumping ground, but what was precious was life being lived with the house we had, rather than a precious decor style. No one would dispute that it was well decorated, and 90% of the time, a family space.
in the segment above about protecting the space, I see a beautiful photo with big cupboards. Maybe those need to be for stuffing with race cars, sewing and homework while friends come for dinner. I'd enjoy that space.