Comments on: Imperfectly Beautiful: The Philosophy of a Home

By: State of the Nest :: IDHTBPTBB

State of the Nest :: IDHTBPTBB — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:28 +0000

[...] can read more about my motto here and here. I sometimes forget to talk about just the real everyday life and I love it when other people let [...]

By: Because Christmas Decorations Encourage

Because Christmas Decorations Encourage — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:23:02 +0000

[...] may not say perfection or even beautiful to other people. But thankfully I’ve attended Nester’s School of IDHTBPTBB, and I rest knowing they are perfectly beautiful to us. For [...]

By: Mudroom Renovation with a coffee table « Hammond Haven

Mudroom Renovation with a coffee table « Hammond Haven — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:41:16 +0000

[...] Disclaimer: This table is o.l.d. We picked it up at a dumpster years ago, so it has seen better days. The flash on my camera picked up every nasty detail but I assure you that the room this is going in will be dimly lit so no one will notice the imperfections. [...]

By: Blog Review #3-Nesting Place | Domestically Obsessed

Blog Review #3-Nesting Place | Domestically Obsessed — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:28:48 +0000

[...] their gorgeous house. But she doesn’t let any of that get her down—her spirited essays on the meaning of a home may have you longing for a visit to Charlotte, North Carolina in the near future, even if you will [...]

By: Imperfectly Beautiful

Imperfectly Beautiful — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:39:03 +0000

[...] it is people! The first post of the it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful party? Carnival? Spectacular? Celebration? I have no idea what to call this! Here’s a photo [...]

By: sarah of handbagsnpigtails

sarah of handbagsnpigtails — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:48:49 +0000

I TOTALLY agree with this. In fact, its been my own philosophy that I just never wrote down:) Im totally different from my mom and sister who have to have everything looking perfect and in its place at ALL times in their homes. Dont get me wrong: I wish my house could automatically pick up after everyone. However, I would rather people be able to sit around and relax. Not have to worry about the carpet(we wont go into how my mom has WHITE carpet and everyone is required to remove their shoes upon entering the house).
Its funny but Ive always equated it to the Mary and Martha story in the Bible. One stresses about the meal and everything that needs to get done. The other was sitting with Jesus, relaxing, and gleaning solid truths. Id much rather be the one who can relax and enjoy my home…esp surrounded by those I love the most:)

By: Special Guest Judge…THE Nester « The CSI Project

Special Guest Judge…THE Nester « The CSI Project — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:01:49 +0000

[...] she’s talking about her philosophy of living in and loving your house, how to accessorize a coffee table, or her number one [...]

By: linda

linda — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:50:22 +0000

just found your site today and i truly love it. too bad i cant read all day. thanks linda

By: Emily A. Clark

Emily A. Clark — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:37:11 +0000

I’m a new reader (and apparently one of the few left who wasn’t reading your blog!) and you had me saying Amen! while reading this post. How true this is! Love your thoughts on making house a home. I would love to link to this on my blog.

BTW, my favorite part was about leaving the plastic on the sofa until Jesus drops by. Too funny! I’ll try to remember this next time one of my kids does something gross on our couch :)

By: Christmas Tour of Homes « The Eclectic Woman

Christmas Tour of Homes « The Eclectic Woman — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:19:37 +0000

[...] love her philosophy and motto: “It doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.” She has helped me get past my issues of things having to be perfect before I decorate. I’m [...]