Since finishing uni and full time work drying up somewhat, I have spent so much time at home. Cabin fever has set in from time to time but just now, as I got ready for bed, I realised how special it is that, finally, it really does feel like ours. As I looked around tonight I could see that it's incorporated into both our space and our lifestyle and is flexible when we have guests and when it's just us two. It's less about decor and more about habits that we decided should be present (and items that could be kept) even with such a tiny unit. These habits stretch to our belongings and I'm glad that our musical and writing endeavours are so clear in the bits and pieces we have around us. It's pleasant to have the dearest things close and I'm always inspired by the memories they recall. The other things that make our house feel like home shine through in other ways, but we've developed a routine together that can easily adapt to playing host or letting things go a little, particularly on weekends..
Our abode is a fairly constant build of the instagrams above..
..morning coffees - with vague attempts at heart swirl art - and lots of honey.
..movie dates together. This is largely curry, and last week it was yoghurt marinated chicken and vegetable curry with a side of Tanqueray and tonic.
..lots of lamps lending their glow, as well as having records, books and my guitar all near our beloved couch. My love close by too.
..mugs all over the house. They especially signal autumn and cosiness to me. It's kind of impossible to enjoy that sort of comfort in summer.
..a celebration or two - a soy vanilla ice-cream affogatto for me or a Scotch for him. We tend to mark occasions in our own way.
..quality time with our families. This is only complete with some sort of food pampering. Last Monday, it was fig, ginger and honey ice-cream with a drizzle of honey, a shot of Frangelico and blueberries - a very indulgent sundae.
Even with occasional cabin fever, I'm always happy to be here.
What defines your home? I'd love to hear your homestyle secrets if you've the time to share, I adore learning about other people's lives.
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