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
I would love her book. The room that I never seem to be happy with is our master bathroom. Just can’t seem to get it together!!
My dining room has become a catch all for junk:(
Need lots of ideas for my 30+ year old home. Love to win!
My bedroom which is currently being used for other room project storage. I would like a sanctuary!
My basement could certainly use some help – thank you!
It would be my bedroom. Living out of wardrobe boxes at this time.
Thank you.
My guest bedroom is in need of some TLC!
In the middle of both construction and remodeling,there are always so many choices,what we want,what will work,what we can afford
That would be my bedroom, hands down. It sure could use some help. I have tried and it just doesn’t seem to get to where I think and feel it should…
My most imperfect room is my combo spare bedroom/home office.
My living room…it’s a nightmare!
Without a doubt – my poor bedroom is neglected and sad…..Dumping ground for stuff I need to get out of the way quickly, kids clothes, my dirty clothes , piles of papers ….the list is endless…..
Very depressing and definitely not a ‘sanctuary’…….
I better get busy !
My living room is imperfect and unfinished… Decisions and budget are the culprits:) I would so love to win Nesters book! Thanks for the chance:)
my kitchen , dinning and living room.
Our master bedroom really needs help….it’s become rather like a spare room, and all the junk! Thanks for the opportunity! 😉
My daughter moved out and took her furniture. Do I do a craft room or back to a bedroom? Not sure!
When we moved into our home 9 years ago. We brought all of the furniture from our previous more formal home with us. I continue to look for ways to make our living spaces look and feel more casual to fit our current life style.
Bedroom is my least favorite room in my house. It is a combination bedroom/craft room, always has crafts or sewing project in progress, would like to update it.
I would love to do something with my bedroom, and I am not sure where to begin…furniture, color, curtains????I think this book would offer ideas that would help transform this room into a space that is relaxing and totally “me”.
My kitchen is old and in serious need of some help. Can’t afford new appliances right now and I’m hoping this book would have some ideas for helping it look a little more fresh.