• user-friendly pc, no matter how chunky (arguably, the chunkier the better)
  • bamboo and linen washcloths
  • queen-sized ornate dark stained wooden bedframe
  • lime wash walls
  • dark green kitchen w/ natural-cut dark stone backsplash
  • potted plants on each outdoor stair-step
  • bookcases, full
  • a study
  • medium-sized tv w a dvd player
  • old soundsystems, like a chunky three (is it four?) function stereo from 2008, an old record player, old radio(s to hear and to fix)
  • dark wood fences, trees surrounding back and front, front loaded w plants
  • train tracks nearby, very preferably active
  • body of water nearby, whether it's a creek or an ocean
  • high elevation > low elevation
  • big, calm dog(s); cat(s)
  • standard, not overkill alarm systems
  • plant in the shower
  • persian rugs
  • hand-made blankets, thick, soft
  • water tank to reroute gutter water to plants
  • old, eclectic couches, lazyboys, and rugs
  • bamboo blinds, or thin, beige paper-like folding blinds
  • shoji screens
  • some writing on the walls- little penciled details
  • rug tapestry
  • ceiling fans, metal caged fans
  • functional fridge that holds magnets
  • very few mirrors, any decorative mirrors (i.e., outside of the bathroom) are deliberate and ornate
  • coat racks & coat stand
  • shoe bench right by the door
  • plain hay welcome mat
  • hand-made soaps
  • dvd, cd, & cassette collection
  • emergency resources tote & more portable emergency backpack
  • calming, soft windchimes (wood? bamboo?)
  • a decent porch that can at least host a few chairs
  • porch radio
  • macrame "curtain" around porch (if it's a roofed in porch, which i'd appreciate), mostly intended to be open, but may offer a slight bit of privacy if drawn
  • durable porch radio
  • good scents everywhere, all the time: candles, incense, fresh air
  • kitchen magick
  • Jewish holiday celebration and house traditions, like Mezuzahs and displaying other Jewish art

overall idea: "minimal," cozy, put together but undeniably homey

nov 9 2022 ∞
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