How to decorate your home – the short answer is, “Do what ever you want.” But you know I have more thoughts on this. Otherwise, this would be a very short post.

So, long time readers will know that I used to work in television for various home decor shows. I also, for several years, created home decor and craft trend reports for the craft and hobby industry. I know my away around home decor and trends.

However, following the trends is another story. Let’s face it, I’ve never belonged to that particular income bracket. It’s crazy expensive to follow trends. Also, I have this thing where if it’s popular with the masses I want nothing to do with it. That’s just me.

I’ve always done my own thing. And that’s exactly what I encourage you do to.

Anyway. This is the listing photo of the living room. This is how it was decorated when I walked through. Everything was grey and brown through the main parts of the house. And while I’m generally not one to “yuck your yum”. All I have to say is “yuck.”

You all know how I Love my color!

This is the same area right after I moved in. Moving boxes and all. I splurged and had all of the downstairs ceilings, the very high stairway, and this room professionally painted. It was well worth it for sure. They did such a great job.

I was sitting here this morning thinking about writing and I decided to snap a quick photo with my phone. This is my living room in its’ natural state. Candles, twinkle lights, stacks of books, plants, a basket of stitchery, a basket of blankets, a notebook to write out my lists of things that sometimes get done, and a journal for the thoughts that rattle around in my head. And dog toys. Always dog toys.

Is it everyone’s cup of tea? Nope. Definitely not. Is it on trend? Ha! No.

I do love how the green walls change with the light, I love that some of my creative pursuits are only an arms length away. I still want to add to the gallery wall behind the chairs – it’s a work in progress. And I love that big window. It’s a good “sip and stare” with a cup of tea kind of window.

To me it’s cozy, comfy, HOME.

How about you? What makes your home special to you? Are you crazy for color or do you feel better with less?

No matter what your style is, I encourage you to decorate your home in your own way, with things that make you happy, things you love and let it evolve over time. Who needs to be on trend anyway?