Saturday we got a chance to see Maxwell at the Domino Bazaar. His topic was color, but really he talked about all the ideas behind Apartment Therapy and how our homes affect every part of our lives. It was good to be reminded of the basic principles behind what we do here. Our very favorite quote was...
Good Quotes: On Putting Energy Into Our Homes
"Nothing you do for your home is ever wasted."
Here at AT we're striving to create beautiful, organized healthy homes for ourselves and to help others do the same. Maxwell's quote is a great reminder that it isn't about the finished product, doing this work is a process that seeks to create a home that supports us in what we do. (We explore a lot of these ideas in the 8 Step Home Cure). The healthier our homes are, the healthier we are. We breathe life into them by buying our homes flowers and keeping the place clean. By asking ourselves: do we love it, do we need it, is it useful, and letting go of the things in our homes that don't work. Whether or not your home ever looks like it belongs in a magazine is irrelevant, it's how it feels to be in it and how it fits you and your life. This is a great reminder that none of that energy is wasted.
Image from poemgal.
Related Quotes:
On Risk Taking
On Getting Organized
On Clutter
On Things
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I really enjoyed Maxwell's talk. His philosphy is what design is all about - the connection between our emotional health and happiness and our homes. It's not just about making something look good.
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That quotation definitely gives me a little boost for the slow and steady work I've been doing in my new place. Thanks.
Emily
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what cute little vases!
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Thanks! I needed the reminder that it's not about achieving a beautiful end result, but rather the process of creating a happy, healthy home!
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Thanks for the post. Just this morning I was thinking about how the time and energy I've put in my house has truly paid off. It's a cozy place to be in. I also love the fact that it is an evolving project.
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