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One thing that my journey through Tennessee has opened my eyes to is the word HOME and the fact that I long for Home or place to call Home. Being a follower of Christ, I realize that part of this longing is that I long for my Home with Christ. That is comforting that God is giving me this longing...
In visiting so many different kinds of homes these past two weeks, I realized that I have neglected the one place of my own that should have never been neglected and that is my own home.
My spiritual dwelling place is with Christ, and my physical dwelling place I want to make into a more Homey and warm and inviting place to be. I want to go home to my house and love it, welcome being there, and Love to have others over.
On this trip, not only did I visit childhood friends throughout, but College friends and I was surprised with an opened invitation to visit the home where my own mother lived with my father when she was pregnant with me... I was brought home from the hospital in that house and lived there until I was four (After she passed away). The family that owned this house actually bought the house from my dad in 1975.
When I stepped into the home, it was though time had stood still for 33 years. The family that owned the home had hardly changed a thing and I stood in awe as I validated all the memories that I had had during those times. The furniture, the wood paneling, the house, clearly 70's. Nothing had changed.
The point is, if you waist time and say I will do it later, it won't get done. 33 years could go past and your house will look like it did when you bought it if there was no focus or real efforts taken to make it a Home.
With me, I am guilty of wanting something, but being to busy to focus on such things.
So this month and this year for me is going to be a journey in not only discovering what makes your homes homey, but what will it take to make my home Homey and a sought after dwelling place of comfort and warmth.
Some of my discoveries I have made so far are:
1. Staying organized.
2. Good and real ARt by local artists and old drawings framed, small sculptures and Plants
3. Lots of Great Pictures of your Children and family with Good creative beautiful frames, Lots of Artsy Black and White images of capturing the moment and relationships that you have! Pictures on the Fridge, Pictures in digital picture frames... Pictures, Pictures, Pictures if they are displayed right with balance and care, can make the biggest difference
4. warm Paint colors with equilibrium with matching fabrics with bold and different appeal.
5. soft fabrics to sit on with comfy throw blankets for warmth and curtains made for your room.
6. space layout to maximize space
7. updated bathrooms with fully stocked for guests
8. Good scents, candles and such.
9. Mixed textures and natural elements... woods, rocks, plants, baskets, metal, mirrors, paper
10. mixed in with Lots of Grace and Love and Forgiveness and Laughter and good food and drinks.
