Are You Suited for Interior Decorating?
Unique life stories are not unique. Everyone has one. The following won’t be my whole life story, just a small part of it. You’re welcome. :) As I look back on life, I know God used parts of my childhood to pave the way for me to have a career in interior decorating.
Creativity Consumes You.
As a child, I enjoyed many activities: dance, skiing, swimming, school, reading, playing, visiting, skating, and creating. Thankfully, my parents gave me ample opportunity to do these things regularly. Slowly, throughout my life, my pastimes involved more and more creativity.
You are Organized and Tidy.
I also loved organizing. Different, I know. My toys were normally neat and tidy. My room was the same. I used small boxes to separate the recesses of my drawers, so my little trinkets didn’t get mixed up with each other and I could find things I needed. My closet was usually organized with clothes carefully hung, shoes neatly lined up, and toys thoughtfully put away.
Crafting is Your Thing
At an early age, probably eight years old or so, my oldest sister, Geri, taught me to sew. We went to the fabric store, picked out a pattern, fabric, and all the notions, and she taught me to make an outfit. It was a Hawaiian tank top with matching shorts that tied. I can still imagine the navy background and bright floral material. I’m pretty sure she taught me to crochet, too. And my dad, of all people, made detailed scrapbooks which I imitated as I began to make my own. I was around a lot of creativity and beauty in my childhood.
You Love Houses and Decor.
The first house I really loved was our house in Houston. We moved there in 1979. It was a 3,000 square foot English traditional two-story built in 1978. It had beautiful crystal chandeliers in the foyer and dining rooms as you entered the front door. The living room had a tall cathedral ceiling with 2-story windows which always made us a little nervous when a hurricane blew through Houston. The banister was made of beautiful wood, and there was a gorgeous stone fireplace and hearth. My mom decorated our home minimalisticly with classic, tasteful décor that she didn’t change out often at all. Our house was kept clean and straightened, and it was comfortable. It was home.
You Decorated Your Own Space as a Child.
My room was upstairs beside Merrie’s, my sister two years older than I. I had dark wood, mid-century modern furniture which my mom bought at a garage sale down the street. I did not like that furniture at all. Why couldn’t I have the cute, white wicker furniture Merrie had? Since that wasn’t going to happen, I decided to paint my brown bed, dressers, and nightstand. As a young girl, what color paint do you think I picked? Yep! You guessed it! Pink. Not only pink, but Pepto Bismol pink. My parents must have been good sports! I now know that pink was not any better than dark brown wood, but at the time, I was happy with my project.
You Enjoy Planning and Executing Projects.
Years passed and it was time to prepare for college. Texas Tech University. My future roommate and I made a list of all the dorm essentials we’d need and split it up. We also decided to buy matching twin comforters, so our tiny dorm room looked a little cohesive.
You Love Color and Comfy Decor.
Our dorm room wasn’t the cutest on the floor, but it was pretty cute. Peach and other light colors filled our room with warmth. We had matching shams. Comfy throw pillows along with cozy throw blankets were thrown on the bed. We decorated our bulletin boards with peaches and creams to coordinate with the comforters. And added a rug and curtains. And a fridge. Every dorm room needs a fridge. Our shared dorm room became the hangout and I remember wondering if the colors we chose had anything to do with that.
Who knew that my creativity and love for beauty as a child would later draw me to interior decorating? Who knew that God was building a desire in me for creating calm, inviting interiors? At that time in my life, I had no idea.
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