Each week I write about all kinds of things that have been rattling around in my head as I work with clients, from clutter to contractors to kitchen colors.
But no matter the topic, what I am always trying to say is this:
You deserve to live in a place that is beautiful to you, a space that speaks to your soul and makes you feel at home.
When you have such a place to go to at the end of the day– a place that helps you relax and restore–you have more to give to the people you love, and more to give to the world at large.
This important place (your home) is created one little step at a time (not overnight), it is created through keeping things simple (not by being fussy and spending a lot of money), and it is created by being honest with yourself about what things really make you feel good and therefore have a place in your space.
My challenge to you: find 5 things in your home that you love and make you feel good, and 5 things that you know drag you down. Make sure the lovely things are somewhere prominent–where you can enjoy them. The other 5 things need to go — their welcome is officially worn out.
The quaint & beautiful cottage paintings seen above can be found here and here.
