In the last month or so, I have spent quite a bit of time at home with the girls. Even when Esther was on school holidays, we spent a bit of time at home playing, watching movies and trying to enjoy each other’s company.
After spending so much time at home since having kids, I’ve often been quite critical about how I style my home. I don’t like having random stuff around the house. I have a hutch that I place all breakables and antique vases in, so they are away from the kids. But the items I do keep out are pieces that have been purchased on a budget from department stores, which I don’t necessarily mind if they get broken accidentally.
Thankfully my girls have avoided touching these pieces even though they are within reach.
At the beginning of the year, I shared a post on 40 ways you can change the interior of your home and it’s a great post to go to if you haven’t got much spare cash and need to change the look of a room.
I’ve made a few subtle changes to our living, dining and main bedroom and thought I’d share them with you if you’re feeling like making a change to your living space.
Our TV cabinet is the hardest surface to style. My girls climb on top of it, so the back corners are the safest place to put a pile of books and terrarium or a tray with a mix of different things.
Yes, there is dust and possibly biscuit crumbs in this picture.
First time putting some items together for a round tray.
I love my $6 Kmart plastic tablecloth, although if cleaned vigorously, the spots will rub off. I put our Peace Lilly in the middle of the table on top of a round table mat. I’m still surprised how well our Peace Lilly is growing.
In our bedroom, over Christmas and the new year, I had a mix of grey and gold cushions on the bed. To change it, I added in more black cushions and a purple throw and matching cushion, still keeping a little of the gold and grey. No need for a fur rug on the bed when our dog Bentley likes to jump on and sleep at our feet during the night.
From this
To this
Bentley is not impressed he made it into the picture
For my mind’s sake, if the beds are made and the TV cabinet and dining table is clear of mess, I don’t get overwhelmed by the mess in the rest of the house. Often a trail of toys and little bits and pieces can be found from my girls’ rooms into the living room and into our bedroom.
I try and remind myself that I don’t live in a display house, I live in a family home and everyday there will be mess.
All I can do is control the areas I can and remember to be grateful to have a family to provide a shelter for.
Have you made any subtle changes to your home now that Autumn is here? How do you put your mind at ease over the mess your kids create in your home?