The shabby chic interior of Mother Alden's home was a lesson in contrasts when compared to the polished stone motif of Agilis. Sprays of violet and canary yellow flowers and fragrant herbs hung drying from overhead wooden rafters. Someone had painted the plaster walls a delicate honey hue which reflected off the gleaming hardwood floors. White-laced curtains fluttered in the floral breeze of a dozen open windows, welcoming both Elpis light and birdsong into the house.
I enjoyed the details of Mother Alden's home and chatting over tea. Very real!