A Home to Love

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What’s up with us?

Why is it that most of us tend to make our home beautiful and “clean up” only for company?  It’s really an interesting thing to think about.  Maybe it’s our culture?  It seems we put so much pressure on ourselves to look good for other people.  Why would we make sure our space is in perfect order for others and not for our own benefit.  There is a recent trend in real estate on staging.  It’s the idea that we create and tell a story to potential buyers, so they can see themselves in our home.  Taking out distractions and making the home shine helps someone else see the beauty and lifestyle they want.

Why do we only do it for other people?

Now, I have no problems with that - I’ve even offered it as a service to my clients, as I feel it’s a value to sellers.  However, what if we did that for ourselves, and our own benefit?  As home-dwellers (whether you rent or own), shouldn’t we make our homes reflect who we are?  Shouldn’t the things that we love and cherish be out and used on a daily basis?  Things that we don’t love or use should be outta there!

Take some time to look around at your own space.  It says a lot about you.  Do you like what it says?  If not, think about ways you can change it!  You might find that it changes your whole perspective.