Comments on: Making Room for Others

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:05:15 +0000

Congratulations on the new digs! As someone who's about to downgrade the size of my home, you're inspirational.

When it comes to entertaining, I don't apologize for what I don't have. And I'm generous with what I do have. I've never had anyone complain about snacking on the couch, or crafting with me around my not-so-huge kitchen table. It's nice to have space to gather, but I don't think people judge as much as we (the hostess) are afraid they will.
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By: Karli

Karli — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:27:36 +0000

My place is fairly small but I agree in that it's very important to have some kind of common area for others. It changes the environment and atmosphere drastically.

By: Stella

Stella — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:05:41 +0000

I recently moved from a studio apartment to a one bedroom and I totally agree with you regarding the extra space. Actually, my new place isn't THAT much bigger than the old one–but having a separate bedroom/living room makes a huge difference. Before when people came to visit, they always felt awkward about sitting down on my bed–but since my bedroom was also my living room, dining room and sometime even office, there wasn't much choice in the matter. Now that I have a living room–and a new futon sofa!–people are more relaxed about sitting down.
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By: Monroe on a Budget

Monroe on a Budget — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:00:20 +0000

My home is about 1,000 square feet! What makes the space functional is an open layout between kitchen, dining room and living room.

I have a dining room table with a leaf to expand it to six settings, and also a card table with four chairs. That means I can host 10 people for a sit-down luncheon or dinner by putting the card table in an area that would normally is living room space.

When we have overnight guests, a camp bed goes up either in my daughter's room or in the dining room – whichever seems to be the best arrangement for the occasion. We can handle one or two overnight guests easily that way. Three overnight guests has been done, but gets a little more crowded.
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By: Dina-Marie: dimes2vi

Dina-Marie: dimes2vi — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:15:38 +0000

I just found your blog through the blog carnival. I have really enjoyed reading! Having lived in Switzerland for 4 years, I understand about the smaller homes but the size does not make it- the people do. Hospitality is so important for ourselves, our friends, and children. What memories are made in the comfort of a family home!
.-= Dina-Marie: dimes2vines.blogspot.com´s last blog ..Coupon Organization =-.

By: Imene

Imene — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:29:51 +0000

One other great advantage is that cleaning and organizing gets easier. Ok the surface is bigger but then everything has a home. I remember when my dining room table was my office/craft area. We either ate on it for a couple of days or I did my crafts ;o) I couldn't be bothered by cleaning up every day .-= Imene´s last blog ..Blogviews: Lucy from {a-black-pepper} =-.

By: Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog

Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:36:18 +0000

I think having the space for others is so important- small spaces are just too isolating! I’ve recently purchased a larger dining table and I can’t wait to share meals with friends .
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