"There is nothing like a well-ordered home to put one in tune with the world. The aspect of such a place where day to day thoughtful care adds to its attraction, its comfort, and individuality, becomes to the lover of home as dear as a loved familiar face and imparts the same sense of rest and peace."   -Marion Harland, The Housekeeper’s Week 1908

I am sure my house is not as well-ordered as I would like it to be but I did find that ‘sense of peace’ Saturday. We moved the decrepit old piano out along with some file cabinets on their last legs as part of the ongoing purging and reorganization project. Every bit of less-than-lovely that moves out the door brings me a sigh of relief. While Allen and the children worked outside I tackled the hardwood floors downstairs. At the end of the afternoon I turned the corner into the hallway and this sight caught my eye.  Yes, rest and peace. : )