Home can tell our stories for us

You are writing a story.

Every relationship, action you take, dream you share, adventure you plan, and typical, daily moment is building a story - a life.

And every story needs supporting characters.

I’m here to tell you that your space(s) can provide dynamic, energetic support for your stories. . .

How? By letting your home be honest in:

• the colors

• the furniture and its arrangement

• the decor

• the food & celebrations

• the items on display

• the frames on the walls

  — each of these can be intentionally chosen to tell a piece of your story.

Here are 4 examples of using your values to determine your home’s decorations and what to buy next when shopping for your home:

1. Do you value history and heritage? Is practicing remembrance part of your story?

• Display family heirlooms or items from your town that predate you. Allow yourself to let life’s big moments stay visible and present in your home.

• When shopping, choose items that have a story.

2. Do you value creativity and innovation? Is adding hope in the world part of your story?

• Display sources of inspiration and the tools of your trade. Allow yourself to keep a piece, or reminder, of your work in a prominent place.

• When shopping, choose items that also value creativity and innovation.

3. Do you value family and relationships? Is leaving a legacy part of your story?

• Display the things that build relationships in your home. Allow your family and individual stories to be featured in multiple places.

• When shopping, choose items that further connection and speak to your legacy.

4. Do you value honesty and integrity? Is living a simple, handmade life part of your story?

• Display items and quotes that keep you grounded in your values. Allow the simple and the handmade to have the place of honor among your things and simplify what doesn’t fit.

• When shopping, choose items that are simple, functional, and yes, likely handmade.

Remember, your home will tell more than one story at a time. AND those stories will change over time. That’s the beauty, your space can support your story today and it can help you tell a new version of your story in a year or ten years from now.

When we let our space be honest — meaning we focus on our values, our reality, and our dreams — then our space can tell our stories for us.

So, what does your space say?

And if you want more practical ways for your space to support your creativity, goals, and dreams check out The Relentless Creative Handbook!

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