I think 'housewarming' is one of the best descriptive names ever.
We had a drop-in gathering yesterday to show extended family and friends our new home. Although admittedly busy and even a little chaotic with folks coming and going, when the door closed behind the last guest, the house indeed felt glowy with goodwill. It was a great excuse to get to know our new neighbors, which does wonders for making a location feel homey. And we also had an excuse to enjoy dear folks who live nearby yet we rarely see due to the bustle of daily life.
Speaking of excuses, the housewarming was also a handy deadline to hang pictures and finish projects. (Many thanks to my kind father-in-law with help there!) And on Saturday Brian and I worked as a team to deep clean the house. That was a relief. After a big move, you're so busy getting organized and settled that some of those ordinary household tasks slide by undone. This morning the house is filled with good memories but far fewer dust bunnies.
For refreshments, we went with a homebaked cookie theme -- Cinnamon Chewies, Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin, and Mama Ralston's Sweetbread fragrant with molasses and ginger. (I timed that one coming out of the oven right before party time because there are few treats that make the house smell as good as that one!) Little Guy blended generations by helping me make Peanut Butter Cookies from my mom's old recipe. He whipped up his first-ever batch of Rice Krispies Treats too.
Today the countertops are filled with lovely little gifts -- bottles of wine, food treats, seasonal decor, and flowers. It all brings lovely color on an overcast Monday morning. I was so busy at the party that I didn't take any photos, but I will share some of the remaining colors...
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