Links I Love, Vol. 2 | Hearth & Home edition
Hello, Lovely Friends!
How’s your spring going so far? Here in the Pacific Northwest, it’s been very slow to sprung, due in part, I’m sure, to the unusually cold March we’ve endured. No matter the weather, however, spring is likely to bring with it a welcome sense of fresh starts and a tendency toward sprucing up what’s ours around hearth and home. They don’t call it spring cleaning for nothing.
“hearth and home” (def.) — referring to one’s home and family life, evoking warmth and security.
Because we’re planning to move soon(ish)*, my husband and I have called a moratorium on updates and improvements to our home, even cosmetic ones, except for general maintenance and upkeep. But this doesn’t keep me from scooping up tips and tricks for more beautifully decorating my home–especially on the cheap–because this is one way to bless the people I’m called to love and lead. By creating for them a lovely, peaceful place for them to dwell and be.
(*We recently traveled to Tennessee and North Carolina on an exploratory venture. In case you missed it, I shared some pix here.)
I hope you find something practical, inspiring, or just simply fun in this collection of links I love from around the web.
7 Simple Ways We Made Our House Feel Like Home (in the first year!). (The Inspired Room) “Creating a home takes time, but feeling at home doesn’t have to wait.”
5 Reasons I Don’t Want a Bigger House. (Shira Gill) We don’t know what kind of house we’ll find next, but I like the way this gal thinks. Definitely good things to keep in mind.
How + Why to Quiet Your House. (The Nester) Want to declutter your home? Try this.
One Essential Decor Element You Probably Need More of in Your Home. (The Inspired Room) An essential but perhaps overlooked element in how cozy your home feels.
Best Bedroom Layouts Have These 3 Things in Common. (Apartment Therapy) Your bedroom is a sanctuary when life is busy and stressful. Here are three things that make it genuinely comforting and inviting.
7 Reasons You Don’t Love Your Bedroom (and How to Fix it). (Apartment Therapy) With designer tricks to use on a budget.
3 Ways to Style Your Nightstand. (Chris Loves Julia) Small things you may not think of to make this space both practical and pretty.
5 Ways to Have a Cozy Bedroom. (The Inspired Room) Personally, I love the fireplace.
No Linen Closet? No Worries. 3 Reasons These Shallow Underbed Storage Bags Can Help. (The Inspired Room) Good to know!
Best Kitchen Layouts Have These 3 Things in Common. (Apartment Therapy) The kitchen is often the heart of the home. These three traits help make it a space you’re comfortable in.
My Simple Daily & Weekly Cleaning Routine. (The Thankful Homemaker) Tips for making routine cleaning easier.
Time the Task You Dread. (The Nester) Doing it!
Getting (Your Home and Heart) Ready for Company Fast. (The Thankful Homemaker) 10 tips for getting ready quick to make company feel at home.
Why I Love Being Called a Homebody. (The Inspired Room) With the blogger who says a home should tell the story of the people who live there, I couldn’t agree more.
❤️ Katherine