As we head into the New Year, it's time to think about new beginnings and shake the dust off of our lives. But it's not just a new year. It's a new decade. It is like a blank notebook to fill with dreams of what might be possible, and the blueprints for bringing them to life.
The latest Power House Creatives contest invites us to imagine and dream.
You move into this new place; write about how you would decorate the place and tell us about your surroundings. Why would you want the living room to be orange? Or blue? Would you be moving into the city or the outskirts?At the same time, my husband and I have begun talking about where we want to live next. The kids are growing up and moving out, and it won't be long before our home feels too big for us. We will never leave Minnesota, but in the winter we dream of getting away somewhere warm for at least a month or so. Sometimes we think about buying a second home where we can visit anytime and rent it out for parts of the year to cover the costs.
And so, here is my dream house — my get-away for the cold winter months.
Bringing My Beach House to Life
My dream beach house is located somewhere in Southern California, near San Diego. There it is, that one three houses from the left with the special turret on top where I will watch the setting sun. Or perhaps that is where I will have my writing retreat, in a room filled with light.
The Sitting Room
There will be beach tones everywhere — the colors of waves and seagulls and sand. And yes, there will be a cat, soaking up the rays of sunshine and calling for tuna.
The Living Room
The living room is where we will entertain. I really hope all the people in those neighboring beach houses become friends! Because we love to have people over for an evening of wine and chatter, or some cards. (Pay no attention to those leafy trees out the windows. Those do not belong at the beach!)
The Sun Porch
The sun porch will be wonderful for entertaining, or for going to read a book on a lazy afternoon. The light will pour in through big bay windows, and on the most pleasant days, we will open the windows to let in the ocean breeze.
The Kitchen and Dining Room
Light will pour into the kitchen, as well, which will be perfect for my shelf full of succulents.
The formal dining room will be large enough to have a table that expands so that all of our relatives can come for dinner!
Also, there will be a small kitchen dining area for simple meals or light breakfasts, when it's just the two of us.
The Bedrooms
Of course the bedrooms will also be done in beach colors, giving them a soft and elegant look that makes you feel calm and relaxed and ready for sleep the moment you walk in.
The Patio
Ah yes, the outdoors! On cool nights (and it is almost always cool at night in San Diego) we will have a nice fire going, and can sit and enjoy a glass of wine together and listen to music. I'm thinking some reggae would set the right mood for an enjoyable evening!
And that is it, my friends. My dream beach house. What are you dreaming of? What would you really like for your life, or for the world, in the coming decade? I encourage you to visualize it, to dream of great things, and to manifest your beautiful future.
Cheers and thanks for reading!
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