Hi ~

Maybe this is for Dotsie?

I see there are forum sections on family, friends, spirituality and the such. I also found the remodeling/redecorating title.

Why not a section devoted to the home? It is such an integral part of the family, the individual and the spirit.

I'd love to know from you ladies how you feel about your homes.

So many people view it from a decorating only perspective.
Have you ever acknowledged it from a spiritual (not necessarily religious) perspective?

Do you LOVE living in your space called home?

Are you 100% complete with your space....in all aspects of your senses? (visual, fragrance, sounds, textures, etc.)

Have you even thought about your home in this manner?

This is obviously a passion of mine and I'm curious about how others view their homes - setting decorating aside, though it is a key part of the whole package.

Thanks!

We do have one on decorating and remodeling. Maybe you could start a topic on this there.

I see what you mean Stacy M and in answer to the question of home. My home is my sanctuary, I feel safe, secure and peaceful there. When I was hospitalized awhile back I longed for the comfort of my own bed, my own space. My blood pressure which was sky high went down to normal a couple hours after I arrived home and walked around soaking up the familiarity of my space. When I truly care about someone I invite them into my home and hope they feel the warmth and love that lives there. My house is a home....

I love my home too. My daughter calls it the "Bog" because people come and never want to leave. It is surrounded by acres of huge trees and a creek. It is quiet and fills me with peace.
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I too love living in my home....I've lived in a variety of "spaces" in my life time but no matter how small or large or old or new, I've made it my very own place where I can be ME. I too feel safe, secure, and at peace in my homes - and while I may not have always had that "comfort" in my hectic life OUTSIDE my home, I have always had it IN my home.

I love my home and it's the first one I've owned as a single woman. I was still married to #2 when I moved into my house, we were in the process of divorcing. When I lived at his house I always felt like an outsider. He didn't even want me to move pictures and I never felt like I belonged there. The day I closed, I walked into my home for the first time and the feeling I had was SO GOOD! Even though I had no furniture and it needed a lot of work, I couldn't go back and spend the night at his house. I slept on the floor and it was the best night ever!

Daisygirl

Daisygirl you really made that house a home, what a wonderful story....

In reply to all your responses, do you think there are women out in the world who want this, but are having difficulty achieving it?

If so, I'm wondering if they would hire me as a Home Coach? (A business idea I am toying with.)

I have loved each of my homes although all have been very different. They were my "perfect home" at the time.

I have lived aboard a traditional sailing ship, a winnebago, a coverted barn, a house in the woods and now my little cottage on the edge of town. I loved every one of them but this one suits my family perfectly "at this time". It is perfect for us and feels so comfy and kinda sprawly.

Stacy, I don't know if a home coach is something people would gravitate to. Isn't the whole idea to be yours? How could someone else coach you into making a home? A beautiful house yes, but what goes into the space is so personal and intangible how could you coach that?

What are you thinking it would entail?

Lynn

My father was an Army officer so we moved a lot while I was growing up. My mother made each new place a 'home' right away. Everything else was brand new, but when I went into our newest house it was always familiar in a 'homey' way because of familiar things, favorite smells of cooking and the same sense of security.

As an adult I have endeavored to do the same with each structure my family has occupied, and I certainly feel a sense of security, peace and comfort in my home. And after the major move and change of life-style I've just undergone, I think this says a lot!!

Stacy, I agree with Lynn that it would be shaky to try to be a 'Home Coach' though I admire the thought, generosity and compassioin you show. From my point of view, it would be a wonderful forum, however; interested women can write - and read - about how others feel and what they do and pick and choose ideas and share experiences and feelings - I love this concept!

Dreamer