What Makes a House a Home?
As I nest deeply this winter, I’ve been thinking: What makes a house a home?
We know a home when we’re in one. It feels lived-in and personalized. The decor may not be what we would choose for ourselves, but there’s something indefinably idiosyncratic about the place. No identifiable designer’s footprint. And it’s much more than just a shelter or place of residence.
What makes your home “home” to you?
January 29th, 2008 at 7:05 am
As someone who has moved a fair amount of times, I often find the feeling of home is in my stuff. So, when my kettle is on the stove and my desk has uniball black pens in it, it feels like home.
And even more than that, for me, memories make a place a home.
January 29th, 2008 at 10:25 am
Yes, absolutely. Have you ever had the experience of visiting a place you’ve never been before that’s inexplicably felt like home?
January 29th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
I LOVE snails…and I love this photo! Home is wherever I am…that is what I have learned after a gazillion moves.
January 29th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
That, undoubtedly, is the best way to live.
January 29th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Home is where Katie, Izzie and Scott are. I feel at home when I see them smile and feel their embrace. And so I’m able to carry my home with me, whether on my hip or in my heart.
January 29th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Aw….so true. They’re very lucky.
January 30th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
sunny…i just found you though sparkeltopia. i was the interview right before you! i love what you said about what is a home. that is how i came up with my home series. i can’t wait to delve into your website and
read your books. christine has been such a lite in my life. and sedona
sounds so inviting…
i don’t ever want to grow up either
peace…kelly
January 30th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Hi Kelly! Any friend of Christine is a friend of mine. Thanks for writing.