The 1st addition of the Dreaming & Creating a Home Series
Dreaming of Home: A Journey Begins
So why are my December musings dreaming of Home? The end of the year unquestionably leads to the start of a new one, a time for changes – for aspiration. Most of us started the year with aspirations or resolutions to lose weight, slow down, or stop smoking. So, as we end the year, I was thinking about my dreams for the new year. I realized all my ideas were dreaming of ~ A Home. With this purpose in mind, getting organized, eating healthier, slowing down, and creating more will all be supported by having a Home. A Home, I believe, helps us by allowing us to go out into the world and build our dreams. Our relationship with home is like our relationships with others – as we nurture, grow, and spend time with our home, our life is supported and nurtured by it.
Home? I have moved many times in the past ten years. As a result, I would like to have a “home.” Don’t get me wrong, I have a lovely house; it just needs tweaking. You know the details, like my grandmother’s (insert your person) home, that made you feel welcome when you walked in the door. In other words, from an unlikely source, Coldwell Banker: “Home is the abiding place of the affections.” So here’s the intention behind the Dreaming of Home series.
Creating a Home
I’m going to create our home. I have been dreaming of one since we knew we were purchasing temporary houses. Now we are getting settled, and I’m taking charge of what my soul wants. My mind and body have also been wanting a home. Throughout this series, I examine one room at a time, break down the basics, add some details, and make it home.
Creating a Home Series Plan:
- December Musings: Dreaming of Home
- Dreaming of Home: Beginning Thoughts
- January – Office – Where Function Meets Style: Curating Your Ideal Home Office
- February – Bedrooms – An Introduction: Fragrance in an Herbal Bedroom
- March – Bathrooms – Elevate Your Bathroom into a Spa
- April – Kitchens – The Two Thoughts on Kitchen Design Planning
- May – Porches & Patios – Porch Living: How to Create Your Dream
- June – Personal Outdoor Retreats – Why Everyone Should Create an Outdoor Personal Retreat
- July – Guest Rooms – Opportunity to Show Love & Care: 9 Tips for a Guest Bedroom
- August – Exterior Style
- September – Entry & Hall – Reimage Your Entry & Hall with Personal Style
- October – Living & Family Rooms – How to Design a Living Room That Lives Up to Its Name
- November – Dining Room – Let’s Gather Together: A Multi-functional Dining Room
- December – Holidays to Enjoy Our Home
Continue the Dreaming of Home Series
This is only the beginning.
In the next article, Dreaming of Home: Beginning Thoughts, we’ll move from dreaming to defining what home means to you and begin gathering inspiration before making decorating or remodeling decisions.
Continue reading:
→ Dreaming of Home: Beginning Thoughts
If you’d like help discovering the colors and style that feel most like home, download my Coordinate Color in 3 Easy Steps guide. It’s a wonderful place to begin gathering ideas before making design decisions.
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You can also find inspiration on Instagram using #createahomeyoulove and #designyourhome.
If you’re looking for additional inspiration, my Loving the Ordinary monthly eBooks include seasonal ideas for one area of your home each month, along with practical checklists and journaling prompts. If you’d like more guidance, you’ll also find additional home and seasonal living resources throughout A Carefully Curated Life.
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