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What’s In, What’s Out, And What Makes You Happy
Just because it’s trendy, doesn’t mean you have to like it.
There are times in your life that you need to make a change. Sometimes those changes are chosen (buying a new house, getting married, having kids). Sometimes the changes aren’t anticipated (divorce, death, getting laid off). No matter what changes are going on in your life, it will affect your moods, emotions, decisions, needs, and wants.
This is why it is very important to figure out what makes you happy when it comes to your home life surroundings. Your décor and organization style will determine your comfort levels at home. Not so organized? There is never a better time than now is the time to figure out what gets you out the door quickest in the morning, or what will make it so you have to do the least amount of upkeep on your home so that you can focus on your life.
This brings me to the current “ins” in home decorating. It is important to pay attention to what is current when you sell your house. Current styles are not so important when it comes to what makes you happy in your space. Don’t know what makes you happy? Here are a few tips to make the process simpler.
First, find online tests that ask what your decorating style is and take as many as you possibly can. Take notes or post what you learn to Pinterest or other…
