Home as a haven from the world

When so much of the news is doom and gloom, I clean the house; move a piece of furniture; rearrange my ceramics collection; and, buy fresh flowers.

Redesigning my nest gives me the illusion that I have control over what is going on in the world.  It’s comforting to have a home that is welcoming.

What is your idea for holding the world at  bay?

Finding the “perfect” house

I stayed up late reading “Life Would Be Perfect If I Lived In That House” by Meghan Daum.  It’s a funny and poignant look at her home search.  The underlying message is that we can’t have perfect but we can have pretty darn good!

Have you ever obsessed over a house or region of the country?