It's funny how thoughts just hit you sometimes.Two weeks agoon a weekend home with my husbandit hit me that in some places our home was still set up for a family of fiveinstead of just the two of us.
I realized we needed to fluff our empty nestto shake off the whats missinginto a joyful celebration of what is Now!
With just my husband and I sitting in the living room
we started talking about simple changes we could make to our space
to freshen it up!
First off was some editing out.
In the past I have been rather dogmatic
in what I wanted in our space.
but at this phase
I am about compromise
and
creating space that we both enjoy.
So the first to go was the custom console that used to live behind our couch.
Which allowed us to expand the living room
just enough so my husband could sit comfortably legs crossed.
Such a simple edit
that at first had me resistant
now has us both really enjoying the space.
Sometimes it's little compromises and edits that can
make a space feel brand new!
The early mornings have always been one of my favorite times
in our house
especially in the summer
when the light floods in before 6 am
washing the rooms with golden light
and
the promises of what the new day can bring.
In this light simple vignettes of useful objects
take on artistic appeal.
Which has me realizing
so much of life
is about
in what light we see our circumstances.
Whether it be seeing and feeling
what is no longer there …
or
being able to refresh our vision
with new hope
of the future
and
embrace the beauty of what is yet to be.
Life is about finding the beauty
in each season
and
taking the time to savor and enjoy
the quiet moments.
And sometimes
a little editing and rearranging
can help you get there.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life
