Sacred Sunday: Commune Home
This is my dreamboard for September’s full moon.
I believe: time around the dinning table is sacred; lighting candles on the windowsill is ritual; a flock of friends in a cozy home is essential.
Since moving to Denmark 9 months ago we have been lonely. A lot of our time has been spent adjusting to a new culture and just learning our way around, so at first we were okay with the solitude. Hiding out with our nuclear family was sort of novel and refreshing those first few weeks, but now it’s “ikke sa godt.” (not so good.) When we first came here I was burned out from over-hosting — too many dishes, too many personalities, too much dirt tracked across the living room floor. It was good to rest for awhile. But now we are ready to gather a little flock in our home. Flock gathering is kind of my superpower.
We are accustomed to being the hub for friendly gatherings, and I have sent out an invitation for monthly gatherings in our home through the Fall and Winter. I’ve also invited a group of women to come dreamboard around my dinning room table each month. Monday is our first one and I made a dreamboard in advance, because I know my hostessing energy will be too bustle-y to make mine on the actualy night. So here it is — my dream of a tiny flock of lovlies in a cozy home. The words on the left are in Danish and mean “welcome,” “sacred,” and “cozy.” You can see the whole thing better here.
Well, shall we say “Amen, let it be so”? I think so. I do indeed.
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September 14th, 2008 at 7:41 am
i can so relate to this.
we just celebrated a bday of one of the kids.
it was nice. but it seemed so formal as opposed to the
dutch bday parties i’m used to and i missed the cozy, warm welcome feel
of dutch homes even though everyone was really nice.
perhaps i should make a dreamboard as well.
a dreamboard of coziness :)
xo
September 14th, 2008 at 10:22 am
That is so cool you get together and do this! I am blown away. I would love to be able to do that kind of thing with other women. That is so beautiful and so is your collage and your lovely dream of a happy home.
September 15th, 2008 at 2:18 am
what a gift to offer women to join you in your home and make dreamboards
they will love you forever
or they should!
i can’t wait till our house is finished and i have room to host such things again
September 15th, 2008 at 5:27 am
I know exactly how you feel.
Don’t worry, I think by the time the next dreamboards go up, your days will be full, your schedule will be overflowing, and your home will be echoing with laughter.
September 15th, 2008 at 9:28 am
What a beautiful dream board. And what a beautiful dream! It’s good to have friends to surround you and help fill your house with laughter, fun and support when there’s the need.
I hope your dreams come true!
September 16th, 2008 at 12:57 am
It was a great evening. I have my board up now. I look forward to the next one. Thanks for sharing and organizing.
Cheers,
Laura
September 16th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Back in the day, we used to call that “the gift of hospitality.” You can call it something else, but you’re right, it’s something that’s brilliantly you. Your home will be buzzing full again very soon, I’m sure.
November 3rd, 2008 at 5:01 am
[...] there. I like the liturgy and the ambience — except for the giant crucifix. The little Dreamboarding Circle that’s forming in our living room is quite nice, and I can see some soul friendships forming [...]