the house

So. Long story short. My parents just built and moved into the house of their dreams. My Mom: chief architect, engineer, and designer, as well as interior design consultant has brought to life what one only thought existed in movies and magazines. These picture perfect homes that aren't really lived in, but used as a backdrop for the drama that unfolds for that two hour time span, or the two page spread of photos that help sell a home, a design, and a magazine. But, it is true, houses like this are real, and are lived in by real people (without children might I add). Anyway, enough of my relentless-making-light-of... On to those picture perfect pictures. The first one up? A portrait of yours truly, age five? or so. This hangs above the door to the master bedroom, looking at once like a cameo necklace, being both an old fashioned portrait, but set in a shabby chic, country home. It strikes a certain balance.