a quiet place {tuesday unwrapped}

In a world of crazy busyness and over scheduling of ourselves and our children … I love that I have a place I can seek refuge … a place where my children seek refuge.

This is my office.

When we added onto the house a couple of years ago, I wanted to create a space big enough for the girls to come in and rest, watch TV, read, or waste time on their computers {think the teen}.  And that’s exactly what we achieved.

Not only is this my prayer room in the early hours of the morning, it’s also a place the girls cozy up in before starting their day.

It’s a place that brings me peace and comfort.  Honestly, even more so when I’ve got three girls cuddled up in it.  And although, Dora, Hannah, Calliou and Barbie can be quite distracting at times … I wouldn’t trade this gathering place for anything.

The gift I’d like to unwrap for you today is … the ability to recognize, appreciate, or create a place of solace for yourself and your children.

9 Comments

  1. Southern Gal March 23, 2010 at 7:29 am

    What a beautiful idea to keep your children close when you are busy with work. Love it.

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  2. Ashley March 23, 2010 at 9:46 am

    Love it! The sofa is beautiful. It looks like a very calm, peaceful space. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Dawn March 23, 2010 at 10:37 am

    this little spot is perfect. so perfect i want to come on over and snuggle in on that amazing couch by the fire. what a gift… this little place for quiet. or not-so-quiet :)

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  4. Heather March 23, 2010 at 5:51 pm

    i love that the girls have an office in the office! (and I love that piper & wynter have notebooks out…girls after my own heart!) :-) happy snuggling!

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  5. katherinemarie March 23, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    What a lovely-peaceful-special place for all of YOU!

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  6. Jen March 23, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    wow, your office is beautiful! looks so warm and snuggly.

    i can only imagine the rest of your home is equally gorgeous.

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  7. Lindsey March 23, 2010 at 8:31 pm

    what an awesome office! love it!

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  8. Amy March 23, 2010 at 10:57 pm

    I love this room! Every time I click on your site I want to load up my girls and drive to you so you can photograph them. Your pictures are amazing! I can’t wait for the opportunity to feature you on the Gather Inspirit site. I will get you some more info! I am a little behind trying to catch up. :-)

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  9. christine March 24, 2010 at 2:10 am

    i love your office decoration! it is so homey, i like it! and the girls… look at them! they know how to behave while you’re busy with your job, how wonderful they are, tracie… i am loving it! <3 <3 <3

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