Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
by Emilie Barnes. Check out my review of this book here.
Home is like snuggling in a soft blanket or being embraced in a welcoming hug. A home is a refuge to all who enter. It is a place to nurture and be nourished. Home is a place to rest, fellowship, and entertain.
As much as I would like to think that creating a home comes effortlessly, my house and my spirit tell a different story. Creating that welcoming refuge does not come naturally, instead it requires some determination to bring beauty and usefulness into harmony with one another.
Creating a home begins with creating order throughout your life. Order is a beautiful tapestry woven with the threads of goal setting, time management, and home organization. Each of these areas work together to make your life easier and put you in control of your stuff rather than having your stuff control you.
Most importantly, when you walk into your home, it is an expression of you (and your family). Soccer, Hunting, scrapbooking, and dolly tea parties can all mingle together in harmony to create a style that is a unique and beautiful reflection of your life and your personality. When your home is a reflection of you then it will become a place to nurture, rest, fellowship, and entertain joyfully.
Check back tomorrow for an article about First Impressions and Hospitality.