Do you embrace change? Do you dig your heels in, resisting any change in your environment, even when you want to make a change? I notice this trait a lot when it comes to decorating and I try my best to be respectful of how each person functions but it surprises me how little thought folks give to their own process.
Knowing how you deal with change actually helps you with the process. Working with someone you can trust makes the process easier. You should feel as comfortable with your decisions as you do with your favorite pair of jeans. In other words, Trust your gut!
Decorating, like life, is a process - a journey. It is not the destination, but rather it is the journey, that really counts. One way I've learned to make the process fun is to take baby steps for "the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step." It's a statement attributed to Lao Tzu, Confucious and the Buddha but what it really means is to be still before you make a step in any direction.
Let's face it: change is inevitable. Change can even be fun!
After 28 years of living in designers' paradise, I packed up my stuff and moved to Richmond, VA. Why? The answer is simple: I knew the changes coming were important to me. My daughter married and settled in Richmond. I was always very "hands-on" in my design work and I wanted to be close to my (future) grandchildren. "Adios, Naples - Hello, Richmond."
I was fortunate to see the end results of what I'd envisioned. Seven years after the move to Richmond, I'm beyond thrilled to enjoy the fruits of grandmother-hood. I still love design but nothing compares to being with my family.
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| Taking a moment to watch the leaves fall. |
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