Embrace the Imperfections

I swear I am the worst at remembering to write these things. Of course not being the most eloquent writer or one who can sit down and focus enough to write a full sentence doesn’t seem to help.

So to bring everything up to speed. I bought my first house. I can’t get over the feeling that I can do anything I want to it. Lime green countertops are a possibility (not that I would ever do that to myself.) So this brings up a really tough point. Remodeling. As I walk around there is always a list of I wannas. I stare at gorgeous pictures of perfectly staged homes all day, get to shop for beautiful materials and brainstorm about everything a client might want to change in their home. Then I get to go home and do the same thing.

I realized that perhaps this can be the worst thing for a home owner. I have to remind myself this is a starter home not a mega mansion and I’m not a millionaire. That floor tile isn’t so bad, not something I would pick but its there and its all done without going to the dust and cleaning and the yucky stages. All I can say is if you are having this same issue as I am, relax. Embrace those imperfections. The the wabi-wabi style that you have going on because it is yours and you can eventually change it if you like, but a huge multi-slider to the backyard may not be right for you. Or that big island you always wanted may not fit in the space. Embrace your space and make the changes that are right for you and your wallet.

– Kristina