Monthly Archives: February 2012

teen room update: paint reveal

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Sharon ت

It’s been awhile since the last update on my daughter’s teen room design. A few weeks ago, unbeknownst to my daughter, I bought the deep aqau paint color that she had picked out for her room. I was a little resistant to the idea when she first suggested it because 1) the walls were already aqua; just a lighter version and 2) it meant I would have to paint the room again.

I don’t mind painting, but I’m way more into the “after” than the process.

One of my friends once told me that I am a “mover-on-er.” ie. if there is a next thing on the horizon, I go there mentally way before it’s a reality. Guilty as charged. And it definitely applies here.

This is where I should warn you that if you’re looking for a tutorial on painting a room, do as I say, not as I do. ;)

Let me just show you what I mean. That ~~lawn bag~~ drop cloth is sufficient coverage for the carpet, don’t you think? The ladder isn’t really needed until I cut in on the top, but I like to go ahead and keep all my supplies ~~in the way~~ handy. The extension pole keeps me from having to repeatedly get up and down on a step stool. The dampened towel is a non- painter’s tape- using girl’s safety net. I keep it close by at all times.

Okay, the blinds are pulled up, the window is open, and the 80′s music is playing…let’s do this!

I had hoped to finish painting before my daughter got home from school, but as I age, I seem to need a lot more breaks. It’s actually kind of a sad moment when you realize your slowing down. Then I tell myself that slowing down is a good thing because it will force me to stop and smell the roses, instead of always working to plant the roses. You get what I’m sayin’?

And on another tangent, I love the way the light reflecting on the wall in the picture above looks like real water.

Speaking of real water, (and getting back to the topic of discussion) the paint color is S.W. Aquarium…it’s in their teen room line. I’m thinking of using the old color in my laundry room.

Anyway, Hannah got home from school when I was about half way done with the room. Here’s her reaction.

If you watched the video, could you hear how out of breath I was? and the 80′s background music?

I painted for about another hour, then called it quits for the night. Got back at it the next day and was able to put the room back together before she returned home from a sleepover.

Here are some sneak peeks of her room so far.

Still to come: a black chandelier and a memo board area to pin up pics of friends, love notes, and whatever else teenagers like to pin up. Then we’ll be ready for the final reveal!

It seems this project has taken all the month of February. Realizing that is the motivation I need to get ‘er done!

Until next time,

Sharon

I’m linking to:

Rock and Share @ The Shady Porch

Power of Paint Party @ Domestically Speaking

Show and Share @ Southern Lovely

Winter Blues Wednesday @ DIY by Design

Best DIY projects of February @ Beneath My Heart

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a vase, some flowers and a solution

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Sharon ت

You may recall that I went browsing a few weeks ago and that I started out in a retail store before the “voices in my head” made me leave and high tail it to Goodwill.

Well, before I got out of dodge (a.k.a. Kirklands) , I did manage to make a purchase. I felt justified since it was only $7.99, and I really liked it…as in I couldn’t imagine leaving the store without it.

What is it? Well, let me show you. Let’s play a game of “parts to whole”, and please don’t cheat by looking at the title of this post. To play the game, you carefully observe all of the pictures below to piece together what the object is. Ready? Here we go.

If you guessed vintage style vase, then you get an A! Now, I have no idea what era a vase like this would have come from, but I do love its vintage design.

There’s just something so rewarding about having fresh cut flowers from your own yard.

The leaves and flowers are starting to wilt, but there are a few buds left. I did make a d.i.y. preservative for the water which is very cost effective since it is made from ingredients that we all have on hand.

I don’t know if it really extended the life of the roses or not, since I winged it with the ingredients and the measurements. When the picture was taken, a full week had passed since placing the rose clippings in the vase. They didn’t start to wilt til about day 4 or 5.

Next time, I’m going to use one of these recipes:

Cut Flower Preservative Recipe #1

2 cups lemon-lime carbonated beverage (e.g., Sprite™ or 7-Up™)
1/2 teaspoon household chlorine bleach
2 cups warm water

Cut Flower Preservative Recipe #2

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon household chlorine bleach
1 quart warm water

Cut Flower Preservative Recipe #3

2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon household chlorine bleach
1 quart warm water

The source of these recipes also has some great tips for keeping your cut flowers fresh. I think I would have gotten more life out of my flowers if I had changed the water regularly and followed a more precise recipe for the preservative. Lesson learned.

Do you have any tips to share for keeping flowers fresh?

Until next time,

Sharon

I’m sharing this post at these fun parties:

Country Homemaker Hop @ My Simple Country Living

Cowgirl Up @ 1 party at 4 blogs: Cedar Hill Ranch, The Farmhouse Porch, The Ivy Cottage, and Craft Texas Girls

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Knick of Time Tuesdays @ Knick of Time Interiors

Tutorial Tuesdays @ The Kurtz Korner

Tutorials and Tips Link Party @ Home Stories A to Z

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“all things home” link party

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Sharon ت

Hey there! Don’t panic. The link party isn’t today.

Instead of having the usual Show & Tell party on Wednesday, I’m going to be closing the Making a House a Home series with an “All Things Home” themed link party on Thursday. That’s this Thursday, March 1st.

I had originally planned to do this on Wednesday, but decided to move it to Thursday since the series ran on Thursdays. That will also give everyone one more day to prepare for the “All Things Home” link party. I’m hoping to see your links about family traditions, setting priorities, household routines, tips for building a strong foundation, the decorating style that fits your family, …anything related to the series.

This link party is open to all. So, if you’ve got something to share, you’re invited!

I really want this party to be a success and here’s why. Do you remember at the end of the If Mama Ain’t Happy video, I told you that I want a dialogue? That we are each other’s best supporters? that we know what it’s like to be in each other’s shoes?

Well, this is your time to encourage one another. I truly hope that you take advantage of this opportunity to build each other up and form new friendships.

If you are reading this post today and feel so inclined, I’d love for you to invite others to join in by posting about it in your blog, twitter or facebook. Here’s the button if you would like to include it in your post. Right click on the image to get the image address/code.

Until next time,

Sharon

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photo shoot

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Sharon ت

I’ve been interested in photography as a hobby since I was a teenager. I took a photojournalism class in high school and I remember all of the basic terms, but even then, I didn’t really grasp what an Fstop was. Back then, I also used to own a nice 35 mm camera with different lenses and take nature photos as often as possible…all that fell by the wayside once I started college. And I no longer have a 35 mm camera.

I was excited to see that Aimee at It’s Overflowing is doing a photography series. Catherine at Stone and Rose has been following the series and posting her photos as she practices what Aimee is teaching. I’ve been following along with Stone and Rose trying to pick up a few tips from her as she explains Aimee’s lessons. Following me?

Aaanywaay, I decided to see if I could apply these lessons to my point and shoot camera. I’ve figured out how to get off of Auto. I found the ISO setting and came across White Balance. I don’t quite know what white balance is, but I think it’s relevant. So, I change the settings up as I take pictures in different lighting situations.

I don’t know how to manually control F stop/aperture or metering on a point and shoot. So, I made it up as I went along by focusing in on different parts of the setting I was photographing.

I’ve only had one practice session so far, and I thought I would share those photos with you today.

I had increased the ISO in all photos anywhere from 400 to 1600 depending on the light in the room. However, the higher the ISO number the grainier the picture will be. Just a tidbit of information to keep in mind.

I think increasing the ISO really helped in the dining room which is really hard to photograph.

And in the flower photo, my focus was on the frog lid which softened the focus on the leaves a little bit. I really want to figure out how to get a more dramatic depth of field.

This has been really fun and I’m looking forward to more practice sessions. Can’t wait for the blubonnets to bloom…they will make for a great subject!

Now that I’m picking up photography again, I can sense a DSLR in my future. Well, on my wish list anyway.

Until next time,

Sharon

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the foundation of a home

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Sharon ت

As I prepared for this “Making a House a Home” series, I knew I wanted to include a post about the foundation of a home. However, I felt convicted that I should not be the one to write this post. So, one night as I was contemplating, “but if I don’t do it, who is going to write this post?” No sooner had I finished that thought than Traci came to mind. ”Of course”, I thought. But Traci doesn’t know me. And then my very next thought was, “You have not if you ask not.” So, I emailed Traci, and she so graciously agreed to write today’s post.

I think you will find her as lovely and kind as I do. Without any further delay, let’s hear what Traci has to share about building the foundation of a home.

Hello there!

My name is Traci, and I blog at Beneath My Heart!

I am so honored to be guest posting here at Mrs. Hines Class! Sharon has done a wonderful job with this series.

If you do not know me, I am the mother of four sweet boys…

And I am married to one hunk of a handyman, Cy…

We have been married for almost 15 years, and during that time, we have bought and renovated 4 homes and are currently working on house #5.

It’s what we love to do.

Unfortunately, I’ve only been blogging the past three years. Man, I wish we had a blog during all of our other renovations! But I have been so blessed by my blog that I couldn’t be more grateful.

I find no greater pleasure than blogging about home and family.

Okay. I just lied.

Actually, here is the truth:

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One thing I know for sure is that life is not about a pretty home and fabulous décor.

It is so much more.

Life is about Jesus.

Don’t let anyone tell you differently.

I’ve known it all my life. I am so grateful for a mom and dad that taught me about the love of Jesus.

But never have I experienced that love more than when my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 gastric cancer almost three years ago. Her faith in Jesus left me speechless. Her witness for the Lord touched my heart more than anything I have ever known.

Mom only lived 7 weeks after her diagnosis.

It was the hardest thing I have ever gone through.

But I am so grateful for how her death opened my eyes to so much more.

You see, my mom loved her home. She loved to decorate it. She loved thrifting, sewing, painting, and more. I got my DIY skills from her. Smile

But when Mom passed away, her home stayed here. The pictures were still on the walls of her home. Dishes were still in the cabinets. Pillows still on the couch and sheets still on the bed.

She couldn’t take any of those things with her. Her faith in Jesus was all that she needed.

Only our faith in Jesus is what truly matters when we come to the end of our lives.

I love the scripture about the wise man who built his house upon the rock and the foolish man who built his house upon the sand.

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Here’s what Jesus himself said:

²⁴ “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. ²⁵ The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. ²⁶ But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ²⁷ The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

²⁸ When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, ²⁹ because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

My husband and I want to be like the wise man who built his house upon the rock, Jesus Christ. So when the trials and struggles of this life hit us hard, we can remain standing.

I witnessed first hand how solid that rock is as I watched my mom stand strong on it during her last days on earth.

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We do not want to be like the foolish man who built his house on the sand. The sand represents the temporary things of earth and the lies that the world tells us. The things that do not last.

And when the storms of life come our way, just like a house built on sand, we will crumble.

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So how do we build our lives on a solid foundation?

By hearing God’s word and putting it into practice.

I’m not an expert at being a Christian, and I will never claim that I am. Honestly, a lot of the time I stink at it.

But I’m trying.

I am trying to lead my children to know the love of Jesus.

I do not have any perfect steps to take, but just practical things we do in our home to build that solid foundation.

1. We read God’s word.

I have bought my boys little devotional books (specifically for boys) to read at night before they go to bed. It allows them to read God’s word and apply it to their lives.

2. We attend church and participate in worship.

I have such great memories of going to church as a child. Going to church helped me as a child to build a strong foundation on which to stand. If you are not attending a church regularly, I would like to encourage you to find a place where you can worship.

3. We Pray.

This is an area that I can definitely improve on. I’ve been feeling the need to pray together as a family more often. More than just blessing the food or praying before bed. Prayer is more powerful than we could ever imagine. It’s an unlimited source of God’s power that we so often do not tap into. I am working on praying more. For me, I like to write my prayers down in a journal. It helps me to stay focused as I pray, and it allows me to see all the ways God answers my prayers. But I want to pray more with my children. Pray for children in their classes, for loved ones who are sick, for decisions they need to make, etc. It is so important for parents to pray with their children.

4. We praise Him through music.

Whenever riding in the car, we listen to KLOVE. It is such a wonderful radio station. I love when I hear the boys singing Christian music at the top of their lungs. And so many songs are full of scripture which my boys are memorizing without even knowing it. Smile

5. We talk about Jesus and how his love makes a difference in our everyday lives.

I think it is so important to take time during the day to talk about Jesus and His love with our children. When the boys tell me about a kid at school who is really mean, we talk about how Jesus wants us to act toward that child. How would he want us to love that child?

Or when one of the boys is scared about something, we talk about how God is always with us and how He is watching over us.

God isn’t someone we should talk about only on Sundays. He is an everyday God.

Deuteronomy 6:4–7

4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

Like I said, I know I don’t have all the answers, but I do have Jesus and His love.

He is our sure foundation.

A foundation that will remain standing no matter what trials come its way.

And believe me, they will come!

Building your life on the foundation of Jesus Christ does NOT mean that you will never have trouble or hardships.

It’s quite the contrary.

But building your life on the foundation of Jesus Christ DOES mean that you will be able to stand strong through those troubles or hardships. God can even create beauty out of it all.

My prayer for you and me is that we will keep our eyes focused on Christ and that we will strive to build our lives on His word.

Many blessings to you!

Traci

Thank you so much, Traci, for sharing the story of your mother, her faith and her legacy. I am so very honored to have you share your heart here today. I cannot think of a better message to reflect on as we start this Lenten season.

And to my readers, I hope you will visit Traci’s blog and get to know her if you don’t already.

Don’t forget, we are closing out this series on Wednesday, February 29th with a “All Things Home” link party. Be thinking about what you can share that relates to this series such as family traditions, what home means to you, how you keep mama happy, home decor suited to your families needs, legacies passed down from past generations….

I can’t think of a better way to end this series than to hear your stories. It’s going to be hard to wait all the way til Wednesday. :)

Until next time,

Sharon

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show & tell no. 12

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Sharon ت

We had a really fun party last week. Thanks to everyone who joined in! It is such a treat to get to “see” you every week. This party is starting to feel like a place for old friends to get together and catch up.

If we were meeting in person, I think it would be fun to sit around in Kelly’s dream kitchen.

Can’t you just picture us gathered around the island talking over coffee?

Or, we could have a slumber party in Wendy’s master bedroom.

We could pretend we were all princesses in a fairytale. I can almost hear us giggling the night away as we share secrets.

Maybe Jen’s friend wouldn’t mind if we slip off our coats and get comfortable at her house.

We could wander over to the living room and have some good ole girl time around the warmth of the fire.

If we were craving the comfort of friends just sitting in quiet familiarity, the serene view at Katherine’s place would be the perfect meeting place.

Such a peaceful promise of a new season.

How about a pool party? I’m sure Betsy wouldn’t mind.

I’m always up for sitting poolside with the girls.

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It all sounds like a good time to me. In the meantime, I’m happy to host again.

So, let’s get together for another Show & Tell, shall we?

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I hope you will take the time to mix and mingle…that’s what makes a link party fun. Link up as much as you like. I want to see it all…inspirational words, photography, crafts, recipes, decor, diy projects, tutorials…anything that you want to Show & Tell us.

The more the merrier! So I’d love for you to invite your friends by leaving a link back to the party. Think of it as giving them directions. ;)

Have fun!

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wrestling with contentment

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sharon ت

I thought I would share a bit on how I’m doing with my “word”. You may recall that I chose the word contentment.

I was anything but content last week. Sad, lonely, confused, disappointed, angry, but not content. I rolled around in the mud of that pit for a while with the exception of last Tuesday when light, both literally and figuratively, shone on my darkness.

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I loved last Tuesday because it went according to plan. It was the one day in a stretch of days, past and future, that was forecasted to be sunny and warm. The perfect day to work in the yard. I was invigorated by the sweat, the progress and the promise of a new season.

As you may have seen in the first post of my Making a House a Home series, our household has gone through a lot of changes in the last couple of years. Just when we were at the brink of seeing the desires of our hearts realized, the plan started unraveling. So, I’ve been left to question… whose plan was this? Ours, Gods, both, no ones…? Are we where we are supposed to be? Are we at the end of the journey or at a crossroad? Do we keep hoping for the original plan to eventually fall into place? Are our current circumstances a “no” or a “wait” answer from God?

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I don’t have any of those answers. I just know that I’m weary from being in transition. I want to grow roots, settle down and nest. My husband says I’m to do that regardless of expected change. He’s right.

Why, after 43 years, would I expect or even hope for a life without dark days? I know better. I am intimately acquainted with trials, tribulation and dark nights of the soul. As all of us are. We are not promised a trouble free life.

But I have such a hard time embracing this season in our lives. I am disappointed in the dull, dreary days. So, I’ve asked God this past week, what is this Winter season for?

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Well, wouldn’t you know it? I was flippin’ channels late last night and found myself watching Oprah at a Tony Robbins event, and Tony Robbins happened to address the very topic of the winter season…that we all have them in our lives…it is a season to be expected. One that we should take advantage of by spending time cuddled up with our families and recharging for the coming Spring.

I don’t know anything about Tony Robbins, and I’m not all that thrilled at how such a multitude of people look to Oprah as a spiritual mentor, but I do think that God used that particular program to give a voice to His answer to my prayers.

And the answer was this: there is nothing new under the sun. There are seasons: seasons in nature and seasons in our lives. It is my prayer that I will be able to find peace and contentment in this season of my life. That I will appreciate it, find the beauty in it and learn how to recharge.

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God has continued to answer me and encourage me through sermons, scripture and even other’s blogs. I’m very grateful.

How are y’all doing with your Word of the Year?

Until next time,

Sharon

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company worthy, restaurant style meal

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Sharon ت

I planned to fix this for dinner the night of Valentine’s, but we decided to order pizza instead. So, the meal got bumped to Wednesday. It’s really pretty simple to put together, but the results are anything but simple.

Here’s the menu:

~baked chicken

~amatriciana sauce over angel hair pasta

~salad tossed with cracked pepper vinaigrette

Directions:

Chicken

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preheat oven to 375 degrees ( I prefer to cook chicken at this temperature)

line a baking dish with foil

season boneless, skinless chicken breasts with poultry seasoning

place breasts, thick side down, in the pan

set pan in oven

Amatriciana Sauce

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Once chicken is baking, you are ready to prepare the sauce.

heat a tbsp or so of olive oil in saucepan

cut 4 strips of bacon into pieces

chop about a 1/4 cup of onion-add to bacon in pan

mince 2 – 3 cloves of garlic

Add bacon to heated oil and saute, next add onions and then garlic

add 1 14.5 oz can of petite diced tomatoes to pan

pour 1 cup of red cooking wine into mixture

add a dash of sugar, cracked pepper and red pepper flakes

stir and set to simmer uncovered

Pasta

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Once the sauce is simmering, set water on stove to boil

Salad

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while you’re waiting on the water to boil, prepare your salad

toss together 1 can drained mandarin oranges, 4 oz. of crumbled feta cheese, lettuce ( I used bag of spring mix) and abut 1/4 cup of cracked pepper vinaigrette ( I use a prepared dressing by Cookwell and Company)

set the salad to chill in the fridge

Back to Pasta

add your pasta to boiling water and cook according to directions

When the chicken is done, you can slice each breast to serve over pasta, if desired.

Enjoy!

Until next time,

Sharon

I’m linking to:

Link & Greet @ Country Momma Cooks

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a rose ere blooming

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Sharon ت

Last night, as I was despairing over the lingering, gloomy weather, I wondered, “Where is my sunshine on a cloudy day?”

This morning as I glanced up from the computer to admire the fresh cut roses across the room, I realized I had my sunshine.

These roses have been the bright spot of my week. I brought them in to put in a vase after trimming my knock out roses earlier this week. I’ve delighted over the fact that I have fresh cut flowers from my very own yard. I beamed with pride the other night as I cut the stems, trimmed the leaves and whipped up a d.i.y. solution for the water.

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As I so often find, nature has pointed me to our Creator.

Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming from tender stem hath sprung!
Of Jesse’s lineage coming, as men of old have sung.
It came, a floweret bright, amid the cold of winter,
When half spent was the night.

Isaiah ’twas foretold it, the Rose I have in mind;
Mary we behold it, the Virgin Mother kind.
To show God’s love aright, she bore to us a Savior,
When half spent was the night.

The shepherds heard the story proclaimed by angels bright,
How Christ, the Lord of glory was born on earth this night.
To Bethlehem they sped and in the manger they found Him,
As angel heralds said.

This Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air,
Dispels with glorious splendor the darkness everywhere;
True man, yet very God, from sin and death He saves us,
And lightens every load.

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Until next time,

Sharon

linking to:

Potpourri Party @ 2805

Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense

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whose home is it, anyway?

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sharon ت

Welcome back to my Making Your House a Home series! Writing this series has been a really fulfilling experience for me. Any time I share something like this, it makes me feel a little vulnerable. I want to thank you for encouraging me along the way.

So far we have defined home, talked about making sure “mama is happy”, and discussed the value of establishing traditions in the home. (click on the links to read past posts in this series)

I’m struggling to pull together my thoughts for this weeks topic: Decorating Your Home. Maybe that’s because I struggle with decorating my own home.

Arrange. Rearrange. Repeat.

That’s how I’ve been spending my time this week…way into the ~~night~~ wee hours of the morning.

My family is dumbfounded. When they ask, “Why?”, I say,”I’m going for optimal.” And therein lies my problem…striving for the perfect design that satisfies my desire for a pretty room with consideration for the way we use our space.

This new living room arrangement involved moving the piano into another area of our home.

Although it would probably be considered too big for the entry , I like it there.

However, I’ve been plagued with thoughts like, “What will friends think when they walk into our home and are greeted by a piano?” or, I hear my Mom’s voice saying, “There’s something so warm about a piano in the living room. You will lose that feel if you move the piano.” And my husband’s questions ring the loudest in my ear, “But what if someone wants to play the piano? They’ll have to sit in the entry to play?”

Well, yeah.

(cue harp playing daydream-y music)

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So the entry now doubles as a piano room. I let my imagination roam to magazine editors who love the whimsy of a piano in the entry, and ask to do a photo shoot of my unique home. The magazine feature boasts about how I make my house my own by throwing design rules out the window, and how I’m such an inspiration to others to follow their instincts and really live in their homes.

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Okay, so maybe I got a little carried away, but there is a moral to the story. I will get to that in a moment.

I want to share something else with you real quick.

While helping a friend who had asked for some decorating advice, she went into her closet and pulled out some beautiful fabric intended for curtains. The fabric had been sitting in my friend’s closet because she’d been told by a third party that the fabric wasn’t the right look.

I was burdened for my friend.

And I know there are so many like her, including me, who need encouragement to trust their instincts.

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My husband has said to me repeatedly this week, “You keep rearranging the room over and over and every time it looks really good.” What I think my husband wants me to understand is the same point that I’m trying to make here today.

Please don’t let the opinions of others, trends, design rules or even perceptions of the picture perfect home steal your joy in making your house a home.

I wish you all of the comforts of home!

We will continue next Thursday with a guest post from Traci at Beneath My Heart. (Yea!!)

Then, we will finish out the series on Wednesday, February 29th with an “All Things Home” themed link party. You can share your traditions, home decor, routines, special memories of home, tips, advice, anything that relates to making your house a home. I can’t wait to see what you have to share!

Speaking of sharing, this week’s Show & Tell party is still going on. I’d be honored to have you join in the fun.

Until next time,

Sharon

I’m sharing this post at:

Country Homemaker Hop @ My Simple Country Living

Crafty, Scrappy, Happy Me @ Crafty, Scrappy Happy

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop @ Katherine’s Corner