Home Decorating…
Our house proves that you do not need money to have a cutely decorated home…most often the homes that don’t match or have a theme but are purely kept clean and cozy out of a loving heart are the most inviting and pleasing. Our motto for decorating is “One man’s junk is a another man’s treasure” and it is indeed true. An old door-someone’s junk…that same old door-my treasure. Decorating is truly an art, for if one pays no heed to how to arrange their home…it will not look as well as a home that has thought and love in placing things around for company and the family. One can tell when a home looks like no one every uses the fancy china, or walks across the perfectly clean carpet; the kitchen that sparkles of no use, or the living room that looks like it hasn’t had laughter and people actually living in it. A home should not be for show, but for the family, though that does not mean that clean homes are unwelcome…but one can tell when a house has the fake beauty of things and pieces of decor, and when a house is lived in by a family that spills things on the carpets, uses the appliances, and wears out the floors and chairs from constant use. Those are the homes I feel most comfortable in.
By: ThePainter | Homemaking, Tidbits


I know exactly what you mean! We were in a home, around Thanksgiving, and I simply fell in love with it’s charming and rustic loveliness. The family were open and inviting, just like their home.
You are so wise beyond your years! What a wonderful post & a wonderful decorator! The last time I was at your guys’ house I remember thinking how wonderful & nice & cozy it was! I needed this reminder, thank you ; )
I love the simplicity of the decorating and the country look. I agree completely that the house should look lived in and not just for show. I hope someday my house will be warm, cozy home welcoming everyone.
Prayers,
Esther
WOW such an encouragement to me today! My home is one used very much and yet at times those messes steal the joy in being a mom, taking care of my husband and rasing my children! Please visit my blog sometime, I would love it…and am in the process of posting some of my home also :)!
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