While we're not totally aware of where this quarter is headed, we do know that everything we do is leading us toward our final project. The first real step is establishing our design philosophy.
Just looking at this collage makes me happy. I feel as though it is expressive of who I am not just as a person but as a designer. I believe that our homes are expressions of who we are... layered, complex. More than just what you see at the surface.
Everything should have value and not just esthetic value but emotional value. My dining room table has been used by the past four generations of my family handed down from mother to daughter. We've each put our own twist on the set though by reupholstering the chairs. It was such a gift to be able to peel back each of the three previous layers to see what the women before me thought was a good idea when they were around my same age. While most people don't have access to things like this, filling your home with only things you love will have the same effect.
That table, along with many other objects in my own home, brings me comfort. Which is what a home is... your comfort, your safe haven; whether it be a jar filled with fresh flowers, inspiring words on the wall, a cozy sofa just begging to be snuggled into.
Just looking at this collage makes me happy. I feel as though it is expressive of who I am not just as a person but as a designer. I believe that our homes are expressions of who we are... layered, complex. More than just what you see at the surface.
Everything should have value and not just esthetic value but emotional value. My dining room table has been used by the past four generations of my family handed down from mother to daughter. We've each put our own twist on the set though by reupholstering the chairs. It was such a gift to be able to peel back each of the three previous layers to see what the women before me thought was a good idea when they were around my same age. While most people don't have access to things like this, filling your home with only things you love will have the same effect.
That table, along with many other objects in my own home, brings me comfort. Which is what a home is... your comfort, your safe haven; whether it be a jar filled with fresh flowers, inspiring words on the wall, a cozy sofa just begging to be snuggled into.
Meg, I love the feeling I get when I hear you talk about your heritage. I am excited for you as you endeavor to renovate one of your dad's houses in your home town. Your projects always seem reflect the strong ties you have with your family. I can't wait to read your next post!
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