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Home!

 

Home means so many different things to everyone!

 

Predominantly we are constrained by what our parents or caregivers provide for us as children. But as we emerge from the nest and begin to make our way in the world, we either knowingly or unwittingly create an environment that is comforting, nurturing and safe!  A place to call “HOME” we often allow our creativity to come to the fore and either make it as calm and serene as a day spa. Or we finally go all out and paint bold bright colours and display all the things we loved as a child.  Or we watch the latest trends and give ourselves the best and latest new decor and gadgets etc,

 

Modernist, Traditionalist, Minimalist, Functionalist… whatever your style….your home tells a story of you!

 

We often incorporate all the things that give us joy and inspiration and often we still need to remind ourselves of where we have come from and all the things that make “US” ..well…”US” all the little things are often so important reminders of family friends and major events in our lives.  Often they are pivotal reminders of who we are exactly and where we have come from and how far we have come!  Some pieces can be bought in as reminders of our past with love!

 

In the past people stayed in their homes for on average 7 years and the family unit was much more connected and usually living within short distances! But the trend these days is far less in one place and if you are not happy where you are…then MOVE!  Start again! Try a new location! Try a fresh start!  We have become much more nomadic! But one thing remains the same!! We Love to have a place to call our own! A place that we can run to when we are fed up with the world! A place to lay our heads at night and feel safe! A place we think of when we say…”I can’t wait to get home!!!”

 

We may feel the need to totally make over our home environment every few years!  Or move to a totally new environment as we need more space or need to be closer to our employment or family etc,  Or we may feel the need to make the green tree change or the coastal sea change! A way to further enrich our lives!

 

Whatever our stage and preference… Home is what and where you make it!  Its not about the bricks n mortar!

Its about the way it wraps around you like a big warm blanket when you walk in the door!

Its about the way you can be 100% authentically YOU!  Its about knowing that there is somewhere on this planet that has stored all the energy and ideals and pieces of YOU!

 

Home is what YOU make it!

 

Home can be the place you make the BIG decisions and think through all the important issues in your life!

Home can be the planning platform for the next big adventure!

Home can be the place you run to when you need to escape the madness!

Home can be where we heal our wounds and rejuvenate!

Home can be the place to share wonderful times with friends and family!

Home can be a place to provide a safe haven with which to bring children and pets into our lives!

Home is where you can let your hair down!

Home is where you can get creative!

Home is ………(what is it to you?)