After a summer in transition, I'm giving a lot of thought to the concept of home. And what defines it.

The move from Texas to North Carolina, with its myriad of inconveniences, left me realizing how much importance we place on permanence.

It also helped me realize that permanence is a state of mind.

For over a month, home was an unfurnished rental. With two bag chairs, an inflatable air mattress, and a roadside table find (read free) that is doubling as a refinishing project (photos to come).

I kind of miss it.
                                                                                                                                                                           Pictured above: the bag chairs

Even if it means being displaced, sleepless nights, disorganization, general mayhem and madness... Which, for people like me can seriously rock my boat... but like I said. It's beautiful. 

Especially when it brings me back to an area I love. Let's face it. I'm an East Coast girl.
 
That aside, I am super excited to be back in the Charlotte area and jumping right back into the creative scene. I recently joined the Board of Directors at The Community Arts Project and love what the organization is doing. I'll be mentioning it a lot.

But back to relocating. It allows me to CREATE. A new interior! Something I love doing. Decorating is in my blood. I love to see what I can do with a space. Cost being an issue, of course.

A realtor once said to me, "you have vision. You can see a space for what it can become. Not for what it is." I was flattered by her assessment. And, more importantly, I believe it.

I haven't really gotten to the fun part yet. And, truthfully, I wasn't ready to give up what I created in Texas. Man, I loved that house. But I love being here more. And I like decorating.  

Nothing like a fresh blank canvas to make you feel alive with endless possibilities. Like I said. It's a beautiful thing.