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How to Decorate to Bring Happiness to Your Home

by | Feb 2, 2023 | Decorating Inspiration, Authentic Living, My New House

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How to Decorate to Bring Happiness to Your Home
Brass mouse in leaf boat candle holder // Similar Birch Taper Candles (battery operated)

There is always so much noise online about “what is in and what is out” or “what is acceptable to do and not do” in home decor. It’s my belief that decorating your home should be personal! You should decorate to bring happiness to your home. What makes you happy? That’s what is in right now :)….your style is always in.

I love decorating with accessories that tell stories and reflect what I love, so you know I couldn’t resist getting this little mouse rowing a leaf boat. Quirky little animals with personality — they have always made me happy. This little guy is on an adventure, I wonder where he’s headed? I think he has some stories to tell!

How to Decorate to Bring Happiness to Your Home
Brass mouse in leaf boat candle holder // Similar Birch Taper Candles (battery operated)

Should he have a name? I love him.

Accessories can be so much more than just random objects or trendy decor pieces. Do what you love! When we decorate with things that are meaningful to us, we will FEEL those positive emotions and memories when we see them in our home. Home should evoke a sense of happiness!

How to Decorate to Bring Happiness to Your Home
Brass mouse in leaf boat candle holder // Similar Birch Taper Candles (battery operated)

Besides art or accessories, I also love incorporating favorite colors, textures, flowers, charming architecture and cozy places to curl up. They make me happy, too.

This is what I love about creating a home. In fact, it makes taking care of our home so much more enjoyable too when what we surround ourselves with is so personal! It’s the little things that make a house feel like home.

Do you decorate with things that make you happy, too? 

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How to Decorate to Bring Happiness to Your Home
How to Decorate to Bring Happiness to Your Home

5 Comments

  1. Becca P

    I think your little friend looks like a “Peabody” but I’m not sure why. I love your style!

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  2. Vicki

    Thanks for sharing! Your little mouse is so cute, I also love little animal figurines and have several in my home. I get so tired of the “what’s in/what’s out” business as well. I think it makes so many woman feel insecure and discontent and causes undue stress over feeling the need to alway update things (which is expensive and time consuming). If you and your family enjoy your home and it brings you joy to be there, that is what matters. I’ve read that granite countertops are “dated” and white kitchens are “boring”, yet that is what we did in my new home three years ago and I love it. There is a lot to be said for doing what you love and not caring what others outside your home think.

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    • Melissa @ The Inspired Room

      Absolutely! I’m doing another white kitchen in my home 🥰. So classic and timeless! I know it’s the right choice for me. Thank you for weighing in!

      Reply
  3. Holly

    Reepicheep springs to mind – the mouse from Narnia!

    Reply

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