It’s been such a joy to me in blogland for the past 7 years, watching my blog friends grow and seeing their success along with my own. Most of us who started blogging way back then are still going strong and still love this thing called blogging. It certainly has changed my life in so many profound ways and I’m still grateful every single day that I get to spend time with women all over the country, because of this blog. One of my long time friends in blogging, is Myquillyn Smith, also known as The Nester. She dubbed herself that early on, as she was fearful of sharing her real (unusual) name with the world wide web.
Her blog, the Nesting Place, encourages women to create a beautiful home without worrying about perfection. Who has time for that? Myquillyn put herself out there, sharing her window mistreatments, her hot glued pillows, letting women know that they could do things in their home all by themselves, using the budgets they had and that yes, indeed, it could be beautiful. Beauty is the in eye of the beholder and it definitely doesn’t have to have an expensive price tag.
(photo from The Nester)
The online world we live in can really suck the joy out of our own homes. Now that we can actually see millions of homes across the world just by clicking around the web, all of those perfect images can make us feel inadequate and our homes unworthy. But, we all know that isn’t real life. We all have to embrace our own homes and find the beauty in everything we surround ourselves with.
I’ve really enjoyed reading Nester’s words and thoughts in this book. She is helping to free women from the notion that everything in their homes have to be perfect to make them happy. How often does that happen? Maybe never? We all have imperfect homes and works in progress and to be content to make the most of what we have is the message in her book. I loved it and I think you will too.
Myquillyn and her publisher are giving away 3 books to my readers and I’m so happy to share this giveaway with you all!Â
Just leave a comment telling me what room in your house is the most imperfect and how would this book help you with the process of making that room a contented space?Â
Hi Rhoda, my living Room/Dining Room is the hub of the house and where everything seems to gather. hope all is well and thank you, Lisa
My laundry room is my most imperfect room. I long for an uncluttered space.
My kitchen is my most imperfect room, and it will never be perfect, style-wise or granite and fancy cabinet-wise. But it’s perfect for other things, like family gathering and cooking up a meal. So there you go. I am blessed, pealing Formica and all.
The Master Bedroom! I think The Nesters beautiful photos from her book would give me the inspiration and courage to “just do something!” Thanks for the giveaway!
I would say our master bedroom. I’m actually looking at making changes very soon.
My bathroom is my most imperfect room. Budget constraints have kept me from gutting it the way I want to. Maybe Myquillyn has some great ideas for me in that book that won’t break the bank!
Our theatre room. We need to paint the room and have custom cabinetry built to house the “stuff”.
I retired to South Carolina a few years ago and our new house has what is referred to as a “Carolina Room”. It has a high ceiling, large overhead fan and lots of glass windows.
Having moved from the north after living in a colonial style home for 25+ years it is wonderful to have a room that is so open, filled with light and begging for some “character”. I could really use some help in making this the room the sanctuary of relaxation that it designed for.
Our master’s bedroom. We have good solid furniture pieces but I need to paint and change out the old carpet to a new more inspired flooring.
Like many others, our master bedroom needs work. The furniture is in good shape, but it just needs to be pulled together. Help!
hi, my living room needs some love but do not know where to start. we spend most of our time in the family room & the living room is just ignored, thanks for the chance to win
I need to tackle the craft room/guest room, its a mess.
I want to revamp the pantry.
Our bedroom needs some attention.
My living room/dining room area is the most imperfect. I would love to paint and add more art to the walls.
My kitchen needs some loving. Just can’t get it where I want it
My family room. I don’t know where to start!
I need a dose of help in our bedroom. It’s hard to keep it peaceful, relaxing, comfortable yet interesting with some color and a few collectibles.
well, every room in my house is imperfect…tho my kitchen and family room bother me the most! I so need this book…..I have this perception of perfection in my mind and fall short every day!
My master bedroom like most its the last room to get done. I just can’t quiet get what I want and when I do find something its big bucks. Oh well I’ll keep trying
Tanks Debbie
My tiny kitchen could use some help! I struggle with the size and wishing for more space when I should be content with what I have.