Comments on: Beauty in the Home http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:17:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=wordpress-mu-1.2.5 By: Blue Castle http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-56914 Blue Castle Thu, 01 May 2008 13:32:22 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-56914 I truly enjoyed reading your article. I, too, am constantly amazed at how many homes have little to no beauty in them. I do believe in having a pretty home that is comfortable and inviting. Thank you for this post! I truly enjoyed reading your article. I, too, am constantly amazed at how many homes have little to no beauty in them. I do believe in having a pretty home that is comfortable and inviting. Thank you for this post!

]]> By: Natalie Short http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-328 Natalie Short Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:26:10 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-328 This is encouraging because in the past I've wondered about my thrift store mirror and refinished furniture and all the bits and pieces from my parent's home (plates, pictures, dolls, etc) that I have scattered around our place. It doesn't help that I'm still groping for some actual style to emerge from our newly wed hobbledy-hoy :) It's good to be encouraged that this is an important part of my job. This is encouraging because in the past I’ve wondered about my thrift store mirror and refinished furniture and all the bits and pieces from my parent’s home (plates, pictures, dolls, etc) that I have scattered around our place. It doesn’t help that I’m still groping for some actual style to emerge from our newly wed hobbledy-hoy :) It’s good to be encouraged that this is an important part of my job.

]]> By: Mrs. U http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-322 Mrs. U Mon, 04 Jun 2007 02:46:54 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-322 Wonderful post, Mrs. Wilson. Home is to be welcoming. Home is to be a place where your family WANTS to be, a place filled with warmth and kindess and love. I appreciate you sharing these thoughts and giving such wonderful answers to common problems homemakers may face today. His, Mrs. U Wonderful post, Mrs. Wilson. Home is to be welcoming. Home is to be a place where your family WANTS to be, a place filled with warmth and kindess and love. I appreciate you sharing these thoughts and giving such wonderful answers to common problems homemakers may face today.

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Mrs. U

]]> By: Jennifer http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-164 Jennifer Fri, 11 May 2007 02:58:01 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-164 I think we can see from Scripture that God is extravagant with furnishings. Look at the attention to detail He gave in His directions for the building of the temple. I love to decorate and I've often told friends who've asked me for help, "How does a room feel to you?" If someone is having difficulty knowing where to start decorating, I suggest noticing the things you do like in someone else's home. It does call for us to be observers, and also to pay attention to detail. All of our children's rooms have bookcases in them. Why? I think there's nothing better than scads of books. They add texture, color and children grow up loving them! Flowers can be inexpensive, our grocery store has marked down flowers, I sometimes add some fresh mint with the flowers, put them in a pretty pitcher, on a beautiful table runner, and we invariably have lovely centerpieces. Again, your children will appreciate this. We have four boys and they notice the flowers. I think it's important to have lovely objects that capture the imagination and interest. My husband and I have tried to choose art where one might be able to imagine themself there. Just think of engaging all the senses while beautifying your home. I think we can see from Scripture that God is extravagant with furnishings. Look at the attention to detail He gave in His directions for the building of the temple. I love to decorate and I’ve often told friends who’ve asked me for help, “How does a room feel to you?” If someone is having difficulty knowing where to start decorating, I suggest noticing the things you do like in someone else’s home. It does call for us to be observers, and also to pay attention to detail. All of our children’s rooms have bookcases in them. Why? I think there’s nothing better than scads of books. They add texture, color and children grow up loving them! Flowers can be inexpensive, our grocery store has marked down flowers, I sometimes add some fresh mint with the flowers, put them in a pretty pitcher, on a beautiful table runner, and we invariably have lovely centerpieces. Again, your children will appreciate this. We have four boys and they notice the flowers. I think it’s important to have lovely objects that capture the imagination and interest. My husband and I have tried to choose art where one might be able to imagine themself there. Just think of engaging all the senses while beautifying your home.

]]> By: Pam http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-141 Pam Mon, 07 May 2007 20:52:16 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-141 Hi! This is my first visit and I just loved your style of writing. This is a helpful post and a good reminder that God does put a balanced emphasis on beauty! Thanks. Hi! This is my first visit and I just loved your style of writing. This is a helpful post and a good reminder that God does put a balanced emphasis on beauty! Thanks.

]]> By: Julie http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-118 Julie Sat, 05 May 2007 12:50:32 +0000 http://femina.reformedblogs.com/2007/05/04/beauty-in-the-home/#comment-118 Thanks for this. I sometimes feel guilty spending money on the house. My husband decided a few months ago to put some money into beautifying the house. I have been amazed at my new desire to keep it clean since then. Thanks for this. I sometimes feel guilty spending money on the house. My husband decided a few months ago to put some money into beautifying the house. I have been amazed at my new desire to keep it clean since then.

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