What Makes a House a Home

"It takes a heap o' living in a house to make it home."
So said Edgar A. Guest in the early part of this century.

I'm definitely attracted to someone's home when it's cozy. But what else can we say about the difference between "just a house" and a home?

Sensory aspects are important, to me. A home should smell good. It should not smell like mold, or mildew. I also do not like strong candle smells, and I'm really getting tired of vanilla-scented air freshener that we use in our bathroom! I guess it should smell natural, ie, clean but not Lysol-y.

What we should see, I think, in a cozy home, is texture. The pile on rugs, the pattern. Pillows on sofas and chairs that say, "Come sit in me." And then you do, and it feels good. I also like seeing the texture of plants, and fire logs--nature-inspired and Feng Shui. Speaking of nature, I like having pets. What can be more natural to the human race than to let our buddies descended from the outdoors into our homes?

Lighting is another great visual in a home that stirs up feelings. Clearly you don't want too much light, or too little. But when the morning sun filters through the kitchen blinds, or the evening shadows lurk in corners, what could be more relaxing?

Ah, a home. Yeah, it takes a heap o' livin,' Edgar.

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Little starter loom and KY table loom

I got this bigger loom on my way home from visiting my sister. After looking thru antique malls and thrift stores all over the place, I found this goodie for only $25 (and got it for 10% off that just for asking) on my way home!

It has a few issues. First, the heddle has rusted a bit. Secondly, the shafts (I think they are) are missing. Well, I have one. Need three more. And there are hooks to the shafts (3 out of 4) missing. Also missing a piece on the side. There are some chunks out of the beams as well. All in all, though, it's old and in good shape for its age, and it looks beautiful if you ask me!

I think I'm going to ask a cabinetmaker up in the mountains if he can replicate the missing parts. Thankfully, I still have at least one of everything I need, so he can make templates or match them.

I had found the little Easy Weaver starter loom next to it in the photo at Goodwill for $12. Strung it with a $2 spool of nice brick-colored cotton.

I'm a novice! I had no idea a few months ago that I'd own these two looms! But my mountain neighbor has two floor looms and I'll admit it, I had loom envy.