5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Your Home Right Now
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Do you ever feel caught up in “needing to do the next thing” to your home or comparing your project list to the big renovations you see on social media? Check out how to avoid that trap and 5 ways you can (and should!) enjoy your home right now and tips I’m enjoying from the new book “A Lovely Life” by my friend, Melissa Michaels!
Do you ever look around social media and feel tempted to think you need to make big changes and renovations in order to enjoy your home? I’ll be honest; that is a deep rabbit hole! I am passionate about keeping myself (and hopefully you, too!) inspired to enjoy home, just as it is. Imperfections, to-do lists, improvements needed, and all.
My friend, Melissa Michaels from @theinspiredroom, just published a book that is currently laying open on my coffee table. “A Lovely Life” is a new favorite, full of inspiring ideas to help all of us enjoy our homes just as they are!
A Lovely Life is about creating the kind of atmosphere at home you’ve always dreamed about, one day, one season at a time. You’ll feel inspired to elevate even the most ordinary moments at home and discover tangible ways to make every day a better one….all year long.
A Lovely Life will show you ways you can:
- Practice simple home making and soul tending rhythms and rituals
- Cultivate more peace, contentment, and joy in your surroundings throughout the year
- Embrace simplicity in your life and home in every season
- Nurture your well-being through the beauty you create or discover around you
- Seek renewal in spring, refreshment in summer, reconnection in autumn, and rest in winter
Here’s the fun part! I get to giveaway a beautiful collection of items to inspire A Lovely Life Morning Routine! Enter HERE for the Lovely Life Morning Routine!
You can also follow along with the blogs this week and enter to win several more bundle gifts from A Lovely Life! These would make great Mother’s Day gifts too!
At each of the six blog stops on the tour you’ll find lovely prize bundles, so be sure to enter them all! To enter each giveaway, fill out the form on each blog stop! The tour schedule and links are below.
Tuesday April 26thThe Inspired RoomShe Gave it a GoShiplap and ShellsThursday April 28thThe Inspired RoomGrace in My Space Rooms for RentSouthern Hospitality
5 Simple Ways to Enjoy Your Home Right Now
1. Step one to enjoy your home right now is to clear some clutter!
I’m not the type to have a lot of stuff laying around and on the chance that I do, I definitely am not posting photographs for everyone to see. Haha! But the truth is, I have this one corner.
Most of us probably have at least that one corner, right? It’s my catch-all corner and it seems like before I blink, it can get piled with items that need my attention.
When I start to get that “my house feels messy” feeling, I’ve learned to go clear out and clean up that corner as much as possible. It always motivates me to straighten up a few other areas as well. A little tidying goes a long way!
Tip: Have a designated spot for things to land that you need to take care of but can’t right at the moment. At least the clutter will be contained in one area and you can get it tackled ASAP!
2. Enjoy your home right now by giving your pillows a fluff!
Maybe this sounds too simplistic, but I cannot tell you how many times I’ve walked into the living room or family room and felt like “I cannot enjoy this room. It feels messy.” One minute later, a little fluffing, and a few karate chops to my throw pillows, I can have a totally different outlook on the room! The whole room can go from looking tired to fresh and ready for you and your family just by fluffing those pillows!
Tip: Make it a routine to fluff up the sofa cushions in addition to the throw pillows. In addition, consider investing in down inserts for your pillow covers. They look so fresh with a little karate chop to the middle! Size up so that your pillow is nice and full too!
3. Add a fresh plant or vase of flowers!
It is scientifically proven that indoor plants have number of benefits. In addition, they can help to reduce stress levels. Therefore, apparently there are days that I maybe need to put all of my plants in one room and just sit in there! Haha!
But seriously, simply adding a fresh houseplant or vase of grocery store flowers to any room can help you truly enjoy your home right now. There is nothing quite like adding a pitcher of flowers to the kitchen island after giving the kitchen a good cleaning, right? Consequently, it’s the same for your entire house!
You can find some of my tips and tricks for making inexpensive grocery store flowers feel special over on THIS POST!
Tip: Keep a favorite pitcher, vase, or vessel on hand. I love to have a few that look pretty when they are empty but can easily hold some grocery store flowers or free branches from my yard too!
4. Enjoy your home by moving around a few small pieces!
Social media may tempt us to feel like we cannot enjoy our home without ripping out the kitchen or painting or replacing the flooring. However, don’t fall into that trap either! You can enjoy your home by refreshing a small vignette, swapping out end tables between rooms, arranging your throw pillows a little differently, or adding a favorite thrifted piece to make your coffee table vignette look different.
These little things are what I do all the time to keep our home feeling fresh. Moreover, it helps me to be creative and what better place to express creativity than in your own home?!
Tip: Swap a small piece of furniture, such as a side table, stool, or accent chair with one in a different room! It will make each space feel different and fresh. If you don’t have time for moving any furniture, simply tweak your coffee table vignette with four easy steps. You can find my favorite coffee table tips and ideas HERE!
5. Light a candle!
I was reminded of this just the other day. My kids had a baking fiasco in the kitchen, laundry was piled up, we were in the middle of a project, and our home just didn’t feel very calm. Sound familiar? There was no quick solution, but I stopped for a few second to light a candle on the dining table (the one spot that was still tidy!) and take a deep breathe.
Somehow, having my favorite candle filling our home with a calming scent just helped. Often, you’ll see cleaning tips end with the last step of lighting a candle. However, I say don’t wait. The reality is that you may not have time to clean right then but you still should be able to enjoy your home!
Tip: Keep a spare of your favorite candle on hand! I always ask for candles in my Christmas stocking and that keeps me stocked up for awhile. This is my favorite candle!
I hope these favorite tips give you some inspiration today. Order your copy of “A Lovely Life” for year-long inspiration for your home! And grab a few extra copies for Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation gifts too; it’s a gift that keeps on giving with loads of inspiring ideas!
Last, but not least, don’t forget to enter HERE for the A Lovely Life Morning Routine gift bundle!!!
Blessings,
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Thank you for sharing such wonderful ideas, Robyn! It’s a joy to be a part of the “A Lovely Life” book launch with you.
xoxo,
Brendt
I love to read your blog and see what you’re up to !! It gives me something to think and new ways of decoratng.
Happy to have found your blog on the book tour! A mini refresh can do wonders for the soul of our home and ourselves! Blessings to you!
It’s so true, Robyn! Just clearing away some clutter can help a home feel refreshed and renewed. Love this post!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!
Such great ideas, thank you for sharing!
I always love your wonderful tips, Robyn. I feel the same as you do about enjoying my home now. There are so many things to love. So happy to be on this A Lovely Life book tour with you sweet friend. So excited for Melissa. I know her book will be a success.
I love the contentment that comes from enjoying our homes. In every season or circumstance. And sometimes we need a reminder to encourage that contentment. Simple things like lighting a candle, clearing clutter, adding a new pillow or throw can make such a difference. Thank you sharing. You home is lovely.
Enjoyed reading your blog on simple ways to enjoy our home now. I am going to buy some flowers or a new plant tomorrow! So looking forward to the release of Melissa’s new book already preordered!
Thanks for sharing your lovely home. I think I’ll go tidy up.
I’m going to try some of these, I’ll light a candle and try moving and rearranging some things for a different perspective
Candles are also one of my favorite home-warming comforts!
Beautiful home. Love the ladder with the light fixtures!
The simplest thing I do to enjoy the season is go for a walk outside and admire the last of the blooming trees.
Thank you for sharing. Love the concepts presented in your blog.
I love the reminder to embrace imperfections!
This sounds like a lovely book. Such important reminders and advise for our times.
Your home is so lovely! Thanks for the great inspiration!
Great ideas!
I’m in the phase of spring decluttering right now and it’s so refreshing! The flowers are also huge for me. I LOVE a good vase of wildflowers or peonies.
Clearing away some clutter today! I love finding new blogs to read!
Numbers 1 and 3 are my favorites that I’m implementing now!
I’m a new follower of yours on Instagram! I am so looking forward to Melissa’s new book. Everything she does is lovely.
I love those tips. So good, so simple. I can’t wait to read this. new book.
Reading enjoying your photos. Beautiful home.
Mornings are best with a warm beverage to start the day.
What a beautiful home and your hints to enjoying your home now is right on! Pleased to meet you and connect to your blog!
I have been following you on Instagram for a little while now, but this is my first time at your blog…so glad that A Lovely Life caused me to visit.
I enjoyed your post and have been doing the things you listed. It’s amazing how getting going inspires and provides motivation to do more!
Love your beautiful house and tips to make it cozy and inviting! Plants and candles are my 2 favorite things to add to my home!
I can’t wait to get my copy of the new book. In the meantime, thank you for the quick and easy tips.
It’s always so beautiful to invest in home…this book looks so life-giving!! Thanks so much for the giveaway!!
These tips are so good, I love that they are simple and do-able! Melissa’s new book looks beautifully, what a great giveaway!
Thanks for sharing the excellent ideas! I love the tip about swapping small pieces of furniture. A Lovely Life sounds like a wonderful book.
What a wonderful item to share on your blog. Living and enjoying your home and life is so important.
A “Lovely Life” is definitely something to strive for!
Thanks so much as always for your wonderful inspiration! You have a gift and I absolutely love your warm and sweet spirit! ❤️
Such a beautiful blog. I have taken away so many wonderful ideas. Keep it coming!!
Thank you for this lovely book give away. Your blog is inspiring!
So glad I found your blog!!
Loved the 5 simple steps!
Thanks, Robyn for all of these great tips and sharing your lovely home! I have switched out all of my pillows with down inserts and only buy pillow covers now. The down (overstuffed) is just a little bit of luxury and the covers save on storage space when changing them out. I also just started adding live plants to my rooms. I have always wanted to have a green thumb. I am learning it takes some practice but boy, the plants add a breath of fresh air to every room – literally! Lastly, I agree with you regarding candles, having one lit always seem to center me. Blessings, Charisse
Great blog post Thanks for this lovely book give away. So glad to be able to enjoy your lovely blog!
Love your blog Robyn! Such lovely ideas on beautifying your home.
Thank you for sharing so many wonderful ideas. Home has always been important to me and I enjoy decorating and reading for new ideas.
I love this! I definitely need to change my mindset!
Thanks for sharing ideas and beautiful pictures!
I’m inspired to follow these tips!
Love all the beautiful photos and tips. I am a design challenged lady and this is just what I need! Thank you
Love the design tips.
I like inspirational designs and added this book to my wishlist.