I’m all for individuality, both for people and houses. I will cheer you on as you discover how you’ve been uniquely created and how that discovery in turn leads to your own creativity. I will admire how you turned a room in your home into a one of a kind space. How you have that nautical themed bathroom next to the western themed bedroom next to the room filled with ‘I Love Lucy’ memorabilia. And I will never, ever say that it’s wrong. Because I don’t live there. You do!
But as for me and my house, I crave a bit of cohesiveness.
And in a house, when one room runs into the next, I really think that we can’t ignore a very important word…flow.
My living room and dining room have a bit of separation but in reality, they are really one big space. At least, that’s how I’ve always viewed them. You see, while they might be technically considered 2 rooms, you can’t see one without the other. So, when it comes to decorating these spaces, I’ve tried to create cohesiveness, flow and an easy transition from one to the next.
That meant, when I had the new chandelier installed in the dining room recently, I also decided to switch out the sconces above the living room fireplace.
These are part of the same line as the chandelier (from Wayfair) and I may or may not have swooned a bit when they were installed.
They’re elegant and chippy and light and airy and while they definitely have their own individual style, they scored big points on the cohesiveness chart too.
I could have kept the old sconces. They would have been just fine.
But, strange as it may sound, when there is ‘flow’ in my home, I find there is also ‘flow’ in my heart.
You see, I think that the heart reflects the home which reflects the heart which reflects the home and so on and so forth.
And in this season of my life, both my heart AND my home are craving flow….cohesiveness…softness. Nothing too jarring.
There is so much in our lives that tugs and pulls and tosses us this way and that. So, my home has become a place where I find myself needing continuity. Maybe even needing just a touch of predictability.
So as the winds of life continue to blow, I think me and my house will just go with the flow.
Like how I did that there with the rhyme? 😉
I so understand this. Same ending, different circumstances. We have had this house for 1 1/2 years. Since our first Saturday night here, we knew if was a BAD mistake! My house is our personal hell. Great neighborhood, 1 neighbor from hell. My husband has mentally and emotionally checked out on finishing this house for resale. Not the original plan, but this is the only way to escape this situation.
I long for my home to be my flow, my rest, my recharge, my queen-dom.
I totally get the cohesive, I crave it, I need it. I long to sit in my porch in the evening, I long for a home not in complete upheaval of remodeling.
I long……
Blessings to all, Hope
Oh poor Hope! I can relate, having been through several remodels. However, my husband has always been on board so it worked for us. I can’t imagine trying to get through that without his support. Is there no way you can remodel and change just a few of the most important things in your house to make it bearable to stay there? It sounds like you are really down about this whole situation, and I can only say I am so sorry for you and I wish I could help. Please don’t lose hope, you will find a solution if you keep an open mind!
Good luck to you.
Scones are very swoon worthy! I love them and that new chandelier!
While scones are swoon worthy so are those SCONCES!!
Beautifully done!
Thank you Nikki!
Beautiful Vanessa….and your home so reflects your go with the flow attitude….which is a really good thing!
Thank you sweet friend!
Just had to stop and tell You Your home is SO GORGEOUS.I agree,the flow from room to room can be calming.Denise
Thank you so much Denise!! I really appreciate it! 🙂
Hi Vanessa, I love the chandelier and the sconces….beautiful!
Hugs,
Sherry
Thank you Sherry! So appreciate you popping over! 🙂
Beautiful, Vanessa! Love how fresh and airy your home looks!
Thanks so much Jessica!! 🙂
The sconces look high end and the flow is nice! I need to shop Wayfair more!
So can you just come and decorate my house for me when I move? Your living room is absolutely beautiful!
BEAUTIFUL! Classy and sophisticated. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love the color of your walls. Do you know what it is?