To Make a House a Home

To make a house a home, you have to start with curtains. Curtains allow you to cocoon yourself inside but also allows you to open them up to a new day.

To make a house a home, you have to get some rugs. This of course only applies if your whole house does not have any carpeting. My house has wood floors. The carpets add something soft for your feet and a place to play with the dogs.

To make a house a home, you have to get a table. As fun as it is to eat in the living room on the couch, it doesn’t leave a lot of space for guests. Make sure you get a table that fits the space you have. My table is a breakfast nook which fits perfectly in my kitchen. The table provides a place to sit for work, eating, and guests.

To make a house a home, you have to decorate. Nail pictures on the wall. Put Christmas lights in your room. Having warm colorful lights in your room gives you a cozy space. Especially, during these darker days. 

To make a house a home, you have to fix the problems that arise. If water is leaking from your ceiling, you have to get it repaired. It is easy to get overwhelmed by projects that arise, but by taking care of the house, the house will also take care of you. Make sure you prioritize projects.   

To make a house a home, you have to start cooking food. Using the stove for the first time was exciting because it was the start of many meals to be prepared on it. Getting used to your counter space also comes with cooking. It allows you to understand your space.

To make a house a home, you have to invite the people you love over. Unfortunately, covid has limited the number of people we can have over, BUT it hasn’t stopped us from having a few friends over at different times. Bringing people you love into your home fills it with love.

Overall, I am settling into my new home happily! I’m excited for when I can fill it with more love and have more people over. For now, I enjoy having a home base.