Top Ten House Loves

One of my favorite readers, the talented cook, wife and student, Lucy Marie, from "Lucy's Life" is hosting a fun Lucy's House A Home Giveaway. She asked her readers to list the Top Ten things that make their house a home, and to blog about them. She has some cute prizes for her readers that participate, and I couldn't miss out on the fun! So here, are a few things that come to mind when I think about what aspects of our house make it feel like "home" to me!
The canine companions who wait on the sofa for passing rabbits, cats, and grazing cows.
The Daddy who after a long day at work, patiently hangs things too high for me, and stands watch as little ones want to climb the ladder too!
The little girl who sits with the canine friends...
The faithful crock pot that has survived 20 years and 4 moves, continues to cook dinners and warm drinks at holidays.
The boy who suns himself while doing homework...
And the feline companion who waits outside his room for him to finish.
Beloved tea cups from my grandmothers that have seen parties and tea's galore.
The hooked rug lovingly made for our wedding by my grandmother. She insisted it be used and walked on! So for 20 years, we have done just that, displaying and using it daily to welcome guests in our front entry!
New things make a house a home, like a brand new chair...
Or a peaceful view out the window... or the tassels that show my love of roosters.


Memories of those who are no longer with me. And memories of those who are...

Lastly, the #1 feature of our house that makes it a home, are the people that live in it! ~FAMILY~ From our first apartment, to our first starter home, to the home we live in now; family is what makes any dwelling a "home!"

Be sure and join in Lucy's fun, and you too can enter to win a great giveaway!

What makes your house a home? Do tell! :-)