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Live Well On Less: Home Decoration | Like Merchant Ships

by Meredith

My advice may be contrarian, but it works. People always write to ask how I keep my home from looking cluttered. Now you know my secret! I may choose a pretty pitcher, but I would never buy a decorative figurine to sit on the kitchen counter.

The few accessories I keep have sentimental family value. My home gets most of its color and interest from books, art, plants, and functional beauty--all items which can be made, grown, or found with little cost. In addition to the children's artwork, I also frame the best pictures I take of our kids and family members. I was fortunate to take a photography class when I worked at the University of Pennsylvania for free and it helped formed my eye for better quality pictures. As a result our walls look more like an art gallery than snap shot central.

I have really enjoyed your lessons this week. For quite some time I have been whining (an awful thing that is hard to admit) that my home is too small and I don't have the $$ to do anything to make it better. You've helped me realize that it's not about the money you spend, but the thought that goes into each purchase. While price should be considered (you get the quality you invest in), the most expensive is not always better! I really have enjoyed what I've learned and how much you are changing my attitude and my thoughts on decorating. What I find most humbling is that I initially tried to utilize Ms. Stoddard's ideas when I first set up house with dh. After about 6 mos I gave it up as too costly and not Christian like. I like what you said about out homes reflecting God's grace as much or more than our lives. We go to a church located in the midst of half-million dollar homes. I used to feel a bit self-conscious about our tiny little home that has not been professionally decorated and looks nothing like what you'd find in a magazine. However, I've discovered that I have something better. Several people who have come over have commented on how peaceful my home is. It took me a while, but I realized that is really the highest compliment I could possibly receive! I'd rather have an imperfect home full of peace, than a perfectly-decorated one full of a cold or chaotic atmosphere.

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