Years ago I attended a “Love and Logic” conference featuring Jim Fay one of two authors of the practical parenting book series. The most important message I took from his keynote is the idea of “home being an island for our children”. Fay emphasized that the world outside our homes can be exciting and sometimes intimidating but we let our children swim out a little at a time and experience what they will. Then, when they need a reprieve and a good shot of love and support they can always swim back to our island we parents have created for that very purpose.
It is important to me to creating a home that feels comfortable to all of us who inhabit it and that it reflects our personal style. It is pretty simple…I want a home where our children can participate in the preparation of a good meal and feel comfortable inviting their friends over to play games and share in laughter and at the end of the day they can snuggle up in their fluffy beds surrounded by reminders of their accomplishments and the family that loves and supports them.
That is why I am drawn to the practicality of Scandinavian design. It is simple as well – Simple forms and timeless design, open, airy spaces and shelving, a simple color palate with a splash of color, hard surface floors and soft rugs, comfortable furniture, a table with a lamp next to every chair, and soft, practical bedding.
In the spirit of Scandinavian design - add personality and style with vintage and handmade items that warm our hearts and communicate to our visitors – what is important to us and who we are.
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