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Orange chair & floral painted frame love!!!

I love the shadows on the walls from the light fixtures!
It also inspires me to try more DIY projects!

My absolute favorite so far!!! Great job!

I'd be happy with just the bathrooms!

I have to smile to myself after reading all the pro book, anti book posts. I am definitely a border/hoarder with OCD, so even though there are many different collections in my space, I still notice if something is out of place. :) But the reason I'm smiling to myself right now is the fact that I was doing pretty well clearing out the summer shoes to put away to make room for the winter boots and sorting out the excess until I decided to take a break to read this blog. LOL! It's been almost an hour & now I have jotted down about 3 new de-cluttering books to look into. LOL!

I say keep the things that bring you joy and comfort when you see, use, read, display them or that bring back a wonderful memory, and pass the rest on to someone or someplace where they will still have a purpose. Collecting things that meet that need within us is fine within space and reason. And that will be different for everyone...books, shoes, tools, hats, whatever. I'm not judging. However...

Holding onto empty, broken, dirty items that cannot be fixed or re-purposed or that have no useful purpose indicates that perhaps some outside help may be needed to avoid unsafe or unsanitary conditions.

I am a collector. I know why I collect the things that I do. I like to change things around and I do pass things on or sell things that no longer do it for me. Not as much as I would like, I'll admit.

I watch the hoarding shows to get an occasional reality check and to stay mindful that keeping a balance is a very important goal to have, in every area of our lives. And that's what I strive for.

I am always looking for new ways to accomplish that, so thank you all for your input!

I agree that guests/friends should know your policy ahead of time so they can prepare for spending time in your home. If I were a guest I would appreciate some clean warm(non-skid) socks or slippers to be available since my feet are always cold, regardless of season just in case I forget. As a host, I think I couldn't expect people to adhere to this policy unless I provided these things for them.

Though not a fan of the green on the counter tops, I love the light, the multi layers, and coziness of it even though it is quite spacious! What a lovely setting, too!

The bathroom is my favorite, especially the basin. Would love to have the space to organize my closets the way they have.

LOL! It is my opinion that if more people did things like this, and more specifically, took the time to play or color in a coloring book or make jigsaw puzzles, the need for therapy would GREATLY decrease!!! Enjoy!

I agree that the animals stole this show! It's a great space that made me smile all the way through! :)