Shower the home you love and gratitude just as you would your family and friends. Below are a few ideas to get you started!
1. Give your home a unique name
While the thought of naming homes is more of a European tradition, giving your home a unique name {and corresponding plaque, door-knocker or entry sign) exudes a sense of care and ownership.
2. Have a housewarming party
Even if you’ve been in your home for a while, throw a party if you’ve not done so yet. Plus, it’s even more motivation to finish up any final projects (even hiring a contractor like Alair Homes), paint that last wall, purchase the perfect window treatments and strategically place furniture.
3. Invest in a guest book
Find a lovely guestbook or create one yourself to place on your entry table. As guests leave your home, encourage them to inscribe something so that you can remember their visit. Then, you’ll have a wonderful record of who you’ve shared your home with over the years.
4. Indulge in fresh flowers or another scent that makes you happy
A vase of fresh flowers so welcoming and brings a smile to your face. If you’ve got favorite essential oils or other fragrances, place them in a spot where they will waft through the house, leaving a sense of peace and tranquility.
5. Create a home photo book
Take photos of what your home looks like in the everyday to capture life as it is happening. Then, use an online photo book service to upload, create and print a coffee table book that you and your family will enjoy for years to come.
6. Write a “thankful list” about your home
Although there may be reasons we don’t like our home, chances are there are many more things to be thankful for than not. Maybe you have large windows that let in a lot of light, a beautiful outdoor space or vintage moldings. As you create your list, you’ll probably find even more to love about your home!
7. Give your home a spring cleaning
Nobody enjoys spending precious time cleaning, but there’s something therapeutic about cleaning every corner of your home. Include jobs that you wouldn’t normally tackle such as cleaning windows, vacuuming baseboards and cleaning behind heavy furniture and appliances. Your home will sparkle with a new glow, and you’ll enjoy its cleanliness for many weeks.
8. Tackle a difficult home project
You know, the one you’ve been putting off but that’s really been bugging you. Maybe it’s time to paint that piece of furniture, enclose that patio or install ceiling fans. Don’t be afraid to call in professional help if the project is bigger than what you want to tackle on your own.
9. Stay home
Once you’ve got your home in great condition, enjoy it. Sometimes the most relaxing times are those spent at home with the ones you love.
10. Commission a painting of your home
Having your home’s portrait done isn’t just for large, fine houses. Taking a photo of your home to local artist for their artistic rendition of it is a sure way to preserve its essence for years to come.