Late last year I went to two different events at two different houses in a city far from where I live. These houses were gorgeous. They had great design, beautiful furniture, perfect accessories, and even more. I was doing my best not to drool all over their perfect, hardwood floors.
I kept looking around, taking notes in my head, trying to see which of their design ideas I could incorporate into my own home. And then, as I kept thinking about it, I began to realize my house wasn’t the right house for the changes I thought I might make. In my mind, I thought about going back to my hotel room, logging on to Zillow, and checking out the homes for sale in the city where I live.
Mentally, I started to think about just how much I could get for my current house. The house we moved into less than two years ago. The house about which I have told many people, “I think this is the house I’ve been looking for my whole life.” I began to make up a listing for my current house to post on Realtor dot com and, as I ran through the features of my current home that would make a buyer want to move in, I realized something: I already have a house. A house that I love.
What my house needs — or should I say, invites — is a little bit of tender, loving care. I 
This book was my Advent companion this year. It was exactly what I needed. So, I ordered a bunch of extra copies and gave them to my friends. But, I kept one copy to give away to one reader of this blog. Yay!
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My favorite room in my house would have to be my son’s nursery. It’s bright, colorful, and we both have a ball playing in there ????
I love our family room, even if it isn’t “perfect”. The wall color we chose (a deep blue green) just makes me happy!
as we’re embarking on sprucing up our 30 year old new-to-us haven, Melissa’s book just might give me a bit of much-needed guidance! thanks for saving that final copy, Deidra … and for the book parties you’ve been throwing right and left!
Too fun!
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My family lives in a rental, so I’m not sure this book is intended for folk like me. However, my feet are firmly planted in the ‘he-that-is faithful in that which is least’ camp. Doing what I can with what I have where I am, as per Theodore Roosevelt, until I am elsewhere. Yessiree…
My favourite room is actually not a room, per se. Here, in Jamaica, we call it the verandah – like a small porch but surrounded by grillwork/burglar bars, because… #crimeissues
The townhouse we bought 3 years was just the right size and concept for our family of four. However, I still struggle to constantly remind myself to stop ogling the other beautiful homes out there.
We have everything we need here and it’s hard to pinpoint a favorite room. It’s a tie between our room and the kids’ bedroom
Sounds like a great book.
I love our bedroom, but it definitely needs work. I’m glad we painted it blue when we moved in–it tends to soothe me most days.
My favorite room is our living room. Much happens there, art, love, laughter, friendships grow, deep conversations. It may not be fancy but it works for us. ????
Not sure where I’m supposed to leave the blog post comment. My favorite room is our bedroom because it reminds me of a house on the Maine coast. You can look out on trees in the distance and they look like islands. It’s bright and airy and relatively uncomplicated but it does need a dusting!
I think my favorite room is my bedroom, because that is where my art supplies are and where I work on my art journal. It’s also where my little prayer corner complete with candle and rocking chair are located. And I can look out the window at the trees and sky!
My favorite broom is my dining cove.. It’s a safe haven. It looks out over the Arkansas River and I can see the sun rise daily, and it’s awesome. Keeps me writing, reminiscing and drinking good tea; and being grateful about the consistency of God’s faithfulness and reminds me of His beauty on this earth.