ADVERTISEMENT

Recently we've shared a look into the bedrooms of Americans, and today the house tour continues. This time it's thanks to a Milwaukee-based professional photographer called Lois Bielefeld, who traveled the States (and parts of Luxembourg) documenting people during their Weeknight dinnertimes, revealing the amazing variety of people and their habits.

“I’m super nosy about people’s habits,” Lois explained to Feature Shoot. “I’ve always craved going into people’s homes- it’s inspiring, curious. It gives so many sometimes subtle and sometimes blatant insights about someone, and I just love to reveal that in my photography art.”

Some of the people you see have already been featured in her other photo series, but some are complete strangers to the photographer, found online and through old-fashioned info bulletins.

The only instructions Bielefeld shared with everyone was to go about their dinner plans as they normally would on any given weeknight, capturing the ordinary meals and the casualness of the whole thing.

While Lois suspected that some people did put extra effort in preparing for that particular dinner meals, she doesn't mind, because it only gives the series new layers to explore.

More info: Lois Bielefeld (h/t: demilked)

#1

Thursday: Frances & Joan

Thursday: Frances & Joan

Lois Bielefeld Report

RELATED:
    #2

    Monday: Joalice

    Monday: Joalice

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    CelSlade
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know you guys are all being kind, and that is very sweet, but I think assuming she is lonely is a mistake. I am alone by choice and often eat alone, and I know many other people who are the same. Being alone is not always the same as being lonely. I've been married twice and was more lonely during those marriages than I have ever been when I am on my own. Some of us just prefer our own companionship.

    View more comments
    #3

    Wednesday: Willie Mae

    Wednesday: Willie Mae

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Deb Johnston
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just glad I don't have to do the dusting in that room

    Gina Gee
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would eat dinner with her any day of the week. This woman has stories!

    Patricia Davenport
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually think this is beautiful. She's very creative and has a wonderful eye for decor. It doesn't look lonely to me. It looks like someone who eats alone, but probably has a vibrant personality and life.

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like a story teller. And I bet she has some good ones.

    Cordelia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took me a few seconds to find her since she kinda blends in with the flowers on the table lol

    Susan Gardner
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very beautiful and regal. I love all the pillows

    Tisha Bell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From a design point of view, you have to appreciate how much of a time capsule this room is. This woman has character, and I have many meals with her just to hear her story.

    D Rolls
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like very lovely lady but the room kind of... hurts my feelings. It looks sad to me for some reason

    Karen Cromarty
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it looks warm and comfy but should get herself a tv dinner table one of the little foldaway ones

    Load More Replies...
    Edna Warren
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet she has a story for each object...a memory for everything.

    Susan Crabtree
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a lonely lady. I'd probably take the picture and then sit down with her.

    Lana
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With an Arabic family, this is basically what all my family's houses look like.

    Beverly House
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I almost missed the dear lady in her beautiful surroundings. I thought it was a lamp until I saw the plate. :)

    Dottie Hall
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm thinking why eat in the living room and risk getting that nice furniture and stuff dirty? Surely there must be a table and chairs, either kitchen or dining room.

    Kikka io
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a little charge this room. I do not think there is a place for lunch. I do not even think that you can dine there.

    Samantha Bing
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here's a woman that's lived many lives

    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This reminds my of my grandmothers living room

    Janet Renaud
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet Deb love her home. Rock on Deb & enjoy it all.

    Barbara West
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very warm. She is surrounded by memories and possessions she loves.

    Kit Lang
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of my ex mother in law's living room - that no one except the pastor was allowed to sit in!

    Betsy Gee
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like a lady that has lots of stories to share.

    Merilyn Horton
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Decorated to within an inch of its life.

    Keith Westerman
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You KNOW she has some stories to tell. I could listen to her for hours.

    Greg T
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OCD is making me want to build an epic pillow fort

    Renee Freiheit
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    looks like a setting for a movie of the 50's

    Timothy Moore
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Willie Mays? Bruce Jenner now him?

    Timothy Moore
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    W***y Mays? Bruce Jenner and now him?

    Gnar Kill
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would eat with Willie May. I am sure it would be a great time.

    Jessica Bailey
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! There are some beautiful items in that room!

    Colette Bembenek
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unnecessary oppulence. Her expression is as if her privacy's been invaded.?

    spirit wolf
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm loving this badshit crazy interior

    Allison Woodfill
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg.i could barely find here she blends in with her decor. Looks like she’s never lonely I bet she’s got a nice big tv to watch

    endelbendel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plate on lap means a buffet party.

    Rich Auntie Skeleton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm getting flashbacks to my old piano teacher.

    Allana Rose
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While she is a lovely woman, that room overwhelms her!!

    Krista Leary
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's camouflaged in that dress!

    Colette Bembenek
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gross opulence. She doesn't even look happy. Guilty? Can't decipher visually. Maybe it's a sad smile?

    Tricia Kenny
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why all those cushions? Dust would play havoc with my asthma!

    Rubee Tubesteak
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would love to sit down and have coffee with this woman...she looks fascinating.

    TC
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big living room with no dinning room. Or a lonely person perhaps. Really sad photo

    Mike Fuller
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many black women/families have a room like this that seems like a parlor for entertaining but not for everyday use. It is sad to me, too, because it represents an ideal of what constitutes home by setting up a room that exists in frozen isolation until 'company comes" then is dusted off to impress. I've seen plastic on the sofas, sheets, etc., to keep them looking new. Most of them will have a picture of MLK and Jesus in them. They are definitely a time capsule. My guess is this lady does NOT eat in here everyday but would not be photographed anywhere else but in this 'for special company' room. If she has a cat, I'll bet even the cat is not allowed in!

    Load More Replies...
    Susan Crabtree
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a lonely lady. I'd probably take the picture and then sit down with her.

    Charlotte Brine
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is she?! All i see is a very floral room!

    lindsayaotter
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be afraid of spilling. Her light colored furniture...Oooo...What a brave woman!

    Nibbornay Yates
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plate in the lap Yep that is me Not the surroundings though

    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A real living in living room!

    L. S.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's so colourful. I bet her nieces and nephews enjoy coming over

    makki
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who's house looks like this??

    Ranya Garcia
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what her formal room looks like

    DancingToMyself
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Flowers on the flowerses flower. :p Somehow sad again.

    Dave Pierce
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see sadness...many women love lots of flowers. Mine included. What I LOVE is the photo (or painting?) behind her head, of her holding her baby. ;-D

    Load More Replies...
    View more comments
    #4

    Wednesday: Norbert & Marie-Josée

    Wednesday: Norbert & Marie-Josée

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    sh
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So cute how he's looking at her!

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #5

    Monday: Zoe, Dave, Emma, And Karen

    Monday: Zoe, Dave, Emma, And Karen

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #6

    Monday: Rina And Giuseppe

    Monday: Rina And Giuseppe

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    #7

    Monday: Steven And Jomo

    Monday: Steven And Jomo

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    DaisyAppreciation
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that a suit of armor in the left corner?! It's pretty neat 😃

    View more comments
    #8

    Tuesday: Alex, Sophia, Kathy, David, Claudia, Eva & Ana

    Tuesday: Alex, Sophia, Kathy, David, Claudia, Eva & Ana

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Beatrice Alighieri
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one looks quite disturbing. A fancy dining room with a single casserole on the table, a father with a blank stare, a mother with a "help me" stare, and kids with various faces ranging from "What am I doing here?" to "Is that the face I'm supposed to make?".

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #9

    Wednesday: Marc & Jan

    Wednesday: Marc & Jan

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Troux
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everything in the picture and the names suggests these are Europeans.

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #10

    Wednesday: Glynis, Liam, Jorin, And Mona

    Wednesday: Glynis, Liam, Jorin, And Mona

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    #12

    Thursday: David And Cathy

    Thursday: David And Cathy

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #13

    Wednesday: Kathy

    Wednesday: Kathy

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Sherrie Glendening
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dog looks as though he's stolen food from mama before.

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #14

    Tuesday: Seynabou, Rui James And Marie

    Tuesday: Seynabou, Rui James And Marie

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Nibbornay Yates
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They all laughed out loud after the pic was taken!

    View more comments
    #15

    Wednesday: Danno And Amelia

    Wednesday: Danno And Amelia

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    DaisyAppreciation
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool the chairs look like those diner chairs ❤️

    View more comments
    #16

    Monday: Paul & Linda

    Monday: Paul & Linda

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Daria B
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like they prepared a plate for the photographer too. ♥

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #17

    Monday: David, Felix, & Dani

    Monday: David, Felix, & Dani

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #18

    Tuesday: John And Janet

    Tuesday: John And Janet

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    #19

    Wednesday: Nathaniel

    Wednesday: Nathaniel

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    #20

    Wednesday: Natalia And Maryanne

    Wednesday: Natalia And Maryanne

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #21

    Thursday: Serge

    Thursday: Serge

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #22

    Wednesday: Summer

    Wednesday: Summer

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    #23

    Wednesday: Ernesto

    Wednesday: Ernesto

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    #24

    Monday: Dennis & Denise

    Monday: Dennis & Denise

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Am I the only one who doesn't watch TV during dinner ?

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #25

    Monday: Joel And Florence

    Monday: Joel And Florence

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #26

    Tuesday: Cheri & Allen

    Tuesday: Cheri & Allen

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    #27

    Monday: Nuco

    Monday: Nuco

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #28

    Tuesday: Juanita And John

    Tuesday: Juanita And John

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    #29

    Monday: Eric And Sally

    Monday: Eric And Sally

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #30

    Thursday: Bob, Franki, And Joe

    Thursday: Bob, Franki, And Joe

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #31

    Wednesday: Leo And Michael

    Wednesday: Leo And Michael

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Rebekah
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call this one: Stripes and Slipcovers.

    View more comments
    #32

    Wednesday: Colin And Makeal

    Wednesday: Colin And Makeal

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Rebecca Marvel
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the furniture "on a budget". Lawn chair and the wood/wicker table/chair was probably found on the curb or for $1 at a yard sale. Been there, done that!

    View more comments
    #33

    Monday: Jude

    Monday: Jude

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #34

    Wednesday: Emilio, Rhonda, Benedetto, Skylrae, Jacomo

    Wednesday: Emilio, Rhonda, Benedetto, Skylrae, Jacomo

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #35

    Wednesday: Irena And Steve

    Wednesday: Irena And Steve

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    #36

    Tuesday: Alden & Alan

    Tuesday: Alden & Alan

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    DaisyAppreciation
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Scouts! I swear, cub scouts are my spirit animals.

    View more comments
    #37

    Wednesday: Brandy And John

    Wednesday: Brandy And John

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Nancy E
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No closeness here . Let's hope it's just the photo.

    View more comments
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #38

    Tuesday: Matt And Ruth

    Tuesday: Matt And Ruth

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    #39

    Wednesday: Bruce, Heather And Wyatt

    Wednesday: Bruce, Heather And Wyatt

    Lois Bielefeld Report

    Eleanor Orser
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most of these photos are sad and depressing. Many alone, lots of pills, lots of pre pkg meals. Many not eating at a table or together in same room. The pictures portray dark and gloomy looking meal times. My childhood memories were loud, everyone talking and lots of laughing. Perhaps not the fine manners some think a meal should be but it was catching up on everyone's day and family time together. Miss those days!

    View more comments