Why to Organize and Decorate

A few months ago, I was discussing my blog plans with a friend and she mentioned it would be interesting to see some of the reasons why I make the decorating/design choices that I make. It is a great thought and I’ve been percolating on it ever since and will try to incorporate those answers in future blog posts.

A lot of my choices are for practical reasons like storage and durability. But, the more I stewed, the more I realized just how much I decorate for a general “feel” in my home. I’m not sure if everyone is this way, but my mood is very influenced by my surroundings. Clutter makes me feel anxious, but a clean house makes me feel calm. Soothing colors help me feel peaceful and relaxed. I love and appreciate lots of different decorating styles and enjoy them in other people’s homes. In my home, though, I need calming colors, organized spaces, and simplistic decor choices, otherwise I feel chaotic and anxious…writes the woman staring at a pile of laundry and toys everywhere. Oh! Oh! Guess my mood! Haha! 😉

Anyway, I saw this article floating around this morning and thought Nailed It! This is SO true for me. Check it out!

Is your mood influenced by your surroundings, too? What decorating style helps you improve your mood?