I am a one and done for the most part. I repaint when walls are tired and i replace failing items or reupholster but I reuse the same things when i move and furniture arrangements are a struggle in past and present abodes so once i find the right arrangement it sticks around. I used to obsess on my interiors though.
I realized much of my past drive to decorate was a subliminal desire to perfect myself or to fill something lacking in my life. If my house is perfect then I will be happy. I think I was trying to not keep up with the Jones’ but to be as happy as the Jones’ falsely portray themselves to be on FB.
A few years ago after a lot of soul searching with meditation and therapy to improve my mental health I suddenly lost the desire to redo the kitchen I had been planning on doing for years but had to keep postponing because if Cancers, strokes and multiple surgeries. One day I realized I really like the kitchen I have and decided all it needed was lighting and a pantry change. If there is a flood or my cabinets suddenly fail I will happily redo the space and likely in a different aesthetic. Until then it is servicing my family very well and not doing it will pay for a hefty chunk of college for my presently a HS junior daughter.
I also notice that for me decorating was a way to express my createtivity. I simultaneously notice many artist, writers and scientist who express their creativity professionally are less bothered with finding the perfect lamp or piece of art for their homes.
I also now tend to believe those not concerned about decorating might find more contentment elsewhere and see homes as shelter used to comfort rather than to impress.
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