One thing that decorating (and undecorating) for Christmas always reminds me...I am NOT a minimalist. I always see these beautifully decorated homes in magazines and catalogs and think how much I love the look...but it will never be replicated in my home. I have had many people tell me my home is cozy, and I hope that is the case. And while I would not consider my house cluttered, there are certain things I will not do without...I want them on display where I can see them everyday. Most of these things are pictures. I don't remember my mother having any pictures throughout our house when we were growing up...none hanging on the walls or in tabletop frames. When I left for college I bought tons of frames and my dorm room was filled with pictures. This is true now...I love having pictures of various loved ones and various important events surrounding me every day.
There are also several knick-knacks I want to have out. I love the geese and ducks that my grandmother carved herself shortly after her brother passed. Carving had been a hobby for him and she took it up as a way to feel connected to him even though he was gone. I love having our collectable (or just important to us) sports items out, and I'm very grateful that we now have a room where they can be. I have furniture that was important to various members of my family, and I want them where I can see them.
I have accepted that this is the way I am, and I don't think it is overwhelmingly so. I recognize my house is never going to look like a magazine, and I've decided that I don't care. My house makes me happy...and that's all that really matters!
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