Joy in the Home

Greetings you joyous readers!

We are Steph and Risa from Paisley Interiors!

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We love design, DIY projects, and we're addicted to Pinterest.

We are constantly trying to create joy in our homes.

We encourage UNIQUE design.

Here are our tips to create joy in your home:

1. Everyone has their own style, and it's okay that you love a lamp that your neighbor doesn't! And if you want that antler chandelier, go for it! The great thing about your home is that it's yours! And the more comfortable you are in it, the happier your family will be. 

2. Let your children have some say in the design. If they want a lime green pillow with orange sheets and a pink bedspread, bite your tongue and let them explore their creativity. And this goes for your spouse as well. Isn't it easy to treat strangers better than family? Don't forget that your spouse can have a say, and when you show sincere interest in their desires and unique creativity, the more they will grow and bloom. And isn't that what we want?

3. When decorating your home the focal point tends to be the walls, and what's on them.  You can put up great curtains, have a fantastic headboard, or an amazing rug, but what visitors really notice is what you've put on your walls. Our walls show what we value. I, Risa, grew up with paintings on the walls, but the best part of my living room is the huge installation of pictures of my little family. It's the first thing people notice and the one thing in our home everybody loves. It shows that we value each other. In other areas I have pictures of Christ, because I value my relationship with my Savior.  

4. Enjoy the journey! Design conundrums last moments, but family lasts forever! Enjoy the discussions and decisions and find comfort in the fact that all decor can be changed if it doesn't turn out how you had envisioned.

To give you something to start with,

we've created a Valentine's Day printable to decorate with:

Click here to download this free printable from our blog!

The fabric rosettes were made using this tutorial from Freckled Laundry.


We are grateful that Lisa gave us the opportunity to guest post!
We look forward to seeing you at our blog The Paisley Suit.


Be You-nique,
Steph and Risa