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February 1, 2016 By Melinda 7 Comments

“How To” Make Your House A Home

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I honestly believe that the reason as to why you are attracted to my home is the feeling you get from it. It speaks to you on more of an emotional level. Yes, you like the style or appearance of my home, the subway tile, lighting, etc., but I think it is more than that. I want this blog to teach you “How To” make the feeling you want in your own home.

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I want to write the “design book” that I wanted myself when we bought our home almost sixteen years ago. The “How To” guide that consists of the tools needed to make intentional decisions. “How To” information and tools that you can easily understand and execute in your own home. I am a part of my own audience, so I believe I know your wants and needs.

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You are going to fall into one of two categories. The first is what I am coining the “everyday home designer” (think of this as the equivalent to the “everyday home cook”). You will either be doing projects yourself or hiring out, but without the help of a designer. The second category is the person who is or will be working with a professional designer. Whichever category fits you best, this process will work for you. You have the same goal in mind, to make a home that tells your story and that of your home.

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This is the element that is missing in the home design industry. The actual tools needed to make intentional decisions for your home. It is okay to feel uninformed and unsure, but it really is easier than you may think. Knowledge is power and that is what I want this blog to provide you with, the knowledge to make your house your home.

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How are we going to accomplish this you ask? Well, it starts with focus and a little bit of work on both our parts. Stay tuned!

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October 17, 2015 By Melinda 1 Comment

Ingredient #5: How To Bring The Outdoors In

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When I see an image that is natural and green, my eyes are drawn to it. There is a feeling that it creates in the space that I just love. A feeling that is calm and beautifully uncomplicated.

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I think what I appreciate about bringing the outdoors in has a lot to do with its simplicity. It doesn’t feel forced. In fact, it feels quite the opposite. It feels natural.

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A bonus is that it doesn’t have to be expensive. The herbs pictured here were $2.99 at Trader Joes. The mint and lemon verbena in the glass jar were a gift from a friend.

Let’s talk containers. This is another opportunity to bring the outdoors inside your home. Use urns and pots intended for the outdoors inside. The glass vessel holding the rosemary plant was a $1 thrift store find. There is always a large inventory of these types of beautiful things waiting to find a new use at thrift shops, garage sales, and antique stores. The glass bottle from my friend was a salad dressing bottle that she cleaned and removed the sticker. Get creative!

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Remember, design is about making a home. It’s about living in it and an extension of you.

October 9, 2015 By Melinda 2 Comments

Making a Home

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The following is an excerpt from my “About” page. How do I design my home? I design my home by making it a home. This includes styling and decorating, but it involves much more. The design of my home includes homemaking, cooking, as well as entertaining.

I believe the design of your home can have an impact on how you live. It can effect your mood and how you feel. Think about spaces and homes that feel just right. You don’t know why, they just do. I believe it is good design, which to me includes styling, cooking, entertaining, and homemaking. It also can involve gardening, crafting, and much much more. For now, I choose to focus on the topics listed above.

The definition of homemaking is the creation and management of a home, especially as a pleasant place in which to live. The most important part of that definition is making your home a pleasant place for not only ourselves, but for our families to live. This is a huge responsibility. I know you feel the same about this responsibility or you wouldn’t be reading this post. The best part is that we have control. We determine the design of our homes and what we want that to mean and involve.

Design your home to fit your way of life. Cook, decorate, entertain, and make a home that is inspired by others, but made for you.