Don’t say you didn’t see this one coming. Today we bring you “five unexpected things happy people have in their homes.” But happiness is not some artificial construct that can be purchased. It is not an element of style. It is not a design technique. It’s simply what happens when you stop paying attention to all of that.
Work towards the wabi-sabi life; look for a loft in the lap of luxury; keep up with the Joneses. But this article points out the obvious: just relax. Don’t stress about the mess. Becoming a home-making zombie with no hobbies is only a recipe for a horror movie and a stress meltdown.
Life is about living and your home should to reflex that — moreover, you should be okay with your home reflecting that. As much emphasis as you put on choosing the right features to accentuate your style, put twice as much emphasis on creating a style that is harmonious with your own state of being, not just a pleasing color palette.
But the article has a point: don’t hide the hand-me-downs and don’t keep your interests hidden away in hobby-holes. Reflect yourself and you’ll feel more comfortable in your own skin and your own home.
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