The Secret to Great Home Design

 

Growing up in south Mississippi we are all raised, as natural as if we are learning the ABC's, to be hospitable to others around us. Heck, Mississippi's tag line is "The Hospitality State"...we even have a pageant which I've written about here. It's a big deal and I've always loved the fact that we celebrate something as simple as being nice and welcoming to others. It's been a huge part of my life and as it turns out, continues to be. 

 

 

Without even realizing it, I've approached home design with the same mentality: making a space comfortable and interesting. Welcoming. Collected. An experience. 

 

For me that has always meant plush, comfy furniture, lots of cozy nooks, vintage quilts, calm paint colors and decorating with items that have stories and are important to our family.  Things that matter. Paying attention to all the details that make a space inviting, relaxing and interesting. 

It's so easy to get caught up in the Pinterest-perfect mentality. Don't. Take your time completing a room. Early on, I wasted so much money on things to 'fill up' a  space....I've learned to invest time in finding quality pieces and that it's ok to leave a wall blank until you find the perfect something. Don't rush it. You'll save money in the long run and you'll have a space that you'll love forever. 

 If you design your space around this one concept, there is absolutely no way to lose: Only fill your home with things that mean something, feel good or serve a purpose....and I PROMISE, it's like magic - I can't explain how it happens actually.....it really all does come together and will look amazing. And if you come across something that accomplishes all 3 of those - jackpot!