{"id":307869,"date":"2025-11-21T05:05:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T05:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/apartment\/how-to-love-the-home-you-have-right-now\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T05:05:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T05:05:20","slug":"how-to-love-the-home-you-have-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=307869","title":{"rendered":"How to Love the Home You Have Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Hi Friends!!<\/h2>\n

Recently, I was replying to a sweet comment after sharing some cozy fall updates from around our home, and it reminded me \u2014 creating a home you love truly takes time.<\/p>\n

This coming spring, we\u2019ll celebrate five years in this house, which feels wild to think about! But it\u2019s also a beautiful reminder that all the little changes we\u2019ve made have added up to create a space that finally feels like us<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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When we first moved in, we couldn\u2019t afford all the updates I dreamed of, but that didn\u2019t stop me from loving our home along the way. I painted, rearranged furniture, and slowly made small improvements. Each step made our house feel more like home.<\/p>\n

Living Room \u2013 4 months after moving in.<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Living Room \u2013 4 years after moving in.<\/em> <\/h3>\n
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Learning to Love the \u201cIn-Between\u201d Seasons<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we can\u2019t love our homes until they look like our dream Pinterest boards. But that\u2019s a lie that steals the joy of where we are right now<\/em>.<\/p>\n

In my book Making Your Home Meaningful<\/a><\/em>, I share how important it is to find contentment with your home, even when it\u2019s not \u201cdone.\u201d I prayed for this home for years \u2014 and I don\u2019t want to rush through the blessing of living in it by constantly comparing it to someone else\u2019s finished space.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been struggling with discontentment, here are a few simple, practical ways to rekindle your love for your home right now.<\/p>\n

1. Start by Cleaning<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It may sound simple, but cleaning is one of the quickest ways to shift your perspective.<\/p>\n

When clutter takes over, it\u2019s hard to appreciate what we already have. A quick tidy-up or power-cleaning session can make your home feel fresh and instantly more enjoyable to be in.<\/p>\n

Cleaning helps me move from complaining to gratitude \u2014 and the best part? It\u2019s completely free.<\/p>\n

2. Organize, Purge, and Donate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t have the time or budget for a renovation, decluttering is a powerful way to breathe new life into your home.<\/p>\n

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Go through drawers, closets, and bins \u2014 decide what to keep, what to toss, and what to donate. Focus on one space at a time to avoid overwhelm.<\/p>\n

Pay special attention to your \u201cdrop zones\u201d \u2014 those areas where clutter piles up fast. Add baskets, hooks, or trays to keep things organized. Small wins like these make your home feel lighter and more intentional.<\/p>\n

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3. Write a Home Project List<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When I\u2019m dreaming about updates but can\u2019t start them yet, I write them down.<\/p>\n

Make a list for each room with all the projects you\u2019d love to do someday \u2014 big or small.<\/p>\n

Example: Bedroom Project List:<\/strong><\/p>\n