Home Decor Issues

“Thank you, Amy. If I’d known I was out of baking powder, I wouldn’t have started baking a cake!”

“Any time!”

Carmen takes a last glance at my front room as we walk to the door.

“I know!” I can’t help but wail.

Her eyebrows shoot up. “Know what?”

“My house is boring! I’m so sick of bare walls and surfaces! But I don’t know what I want or where to shop. Not that I have a lot of money left for decorating. I need to look over my budget. I…”

“Amy.” She pats my arm. “Slow down. You just moved in a few months ago.”

“I shouldn’t have spent so much on holiday decorations. I…”

“Your home looked wonderful during the holidays. And I think we need to live in a house for a while before decorating. Don’t rush out to buy just anything. Let your home reflect you.”

“Is that what you did?”

“Yes, and it took years to get it the way I wanted. Not that I don’t make changes now and then.”

Her home is beautiful, welcoming…

“But I’m tired of my house looking like I just moved in.”

“That’s understandable. But don’t think you have to rush out and spend a lot of money. For now, check our neighborhood’s FB page. People put things up for sale all the time. Stop by second hand stores and antique shops when you can. And keep an eye out for garage sales. But don’t go overboard. Spend your money on things that are worth it. No junk.”

“No junk. Got it.”

“Plus you’re crafty. You’ll figure it out.” She smiles. “Thanks again for the baking powder.”

"Thanks for the counseling."

I still need to rework my budget.