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You are here: Home / Real Life Tips / The Friday Five: What “Home” Means

The Friday Five: What “Home” Means

June 10, 2016 By Karen Cooper 14 Comments

Happy Friday! Time for The Friday Five! Today, I’ve asked five home bloggers, who are five of my blogging BFFs, to tell me what “Home” means to them.

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Here are their answers.

What Home Means:

Debbie of Refresh Restyle: “Home is where the coffee is strong and the bed is soft. Where there’s love, laughter and sometimes dancing. A place of refuge, a place to do as we please.”

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Vivienne of The V Spot: “No matter what my house looks like, or where I am, Home is where my family is.  That said, it’s the little things that make up Home for me – From furniture to knick-knacks, it’s a well loved mix of things, all of which tell a story and have some meaning for me.”

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Kim of The Kim Six Fix: “Home is the place where I am most comfortable and surrounded by people and things I love. A home doesn’t have to be large or fancy or filled with expensive things. It certainly doesn’t need to be perfect or even beautiful. Often the things that make a space feel the most like home are its imperfections…the scars left behind after being lived-in and well loved.  Children’s artwork on the fridge, a pile of laundry in the hall and a pair of muddy shoes by the back door: That is what home means to me.”

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Laura of Duke Manor Farm: “Home to me means creating a comfortable and inviting spot for everyone in the family, including my husband, kids and the dogs. I want the spaces in my home to not only look good but also serve a function and the occasional mess.”

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Amy of Atta Girl Says:  “When you’re addicted to shelter magazines, design shows and Pinterest, like I am,  it’s easy to chase the trends and to construct a picture-perfect dream home in your mind.  Somewhere along the way, I realized hardwood floors and granite countertops and cool playrooms and huge walk-in closets don’t make a dream home. Our home is our haven. It’s more than just four walls. It’s the people we share it with that make a house a dream home. It’s the memories we make here, and those will last far longer than any trend or decorating decision.”

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I loved their responses! They are lovely, talented people – please click the links to their blogs above and go see for yourself!

What does “Home” mean to you? I’d love for you to share in the comments.

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About Karen Cooper

Hi! I'm Karen. I call myself a “recovering lawyer” - I traded in my power suits for power tools and a life of DIY adventures. Join me for DIY, home decorating, repurposing and upcycling, and organizing projects and tips as I transform a 1929 Tudor bungalow into our home. I believe in merging old and new to make a house a home.

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Comments

  1. laura@top this top that says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    what a great post and insight to what home means to others. thanks for including me!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 13, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Thank YOU for your wonderful response! xoxo

      Reply
  2. Elisha @ Pneumatic Addict Furniture says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Such a great and inspiring way to start the day! I love it!

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 13, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      I’m so glad! Thank you! xoxo

      Reply
  3. Kim (TheKimSixFix) says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Thanks for including me Karen.. especially with such other fantastic bloggers! It is truly an honor!

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 13, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Thank YOU for your amazing response! xoxo

      Reply
  4. Debbie says

    February 13, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Love reading what “Home” is to everyone! Thanks for including me!
    Debbie

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    • Cheryl @ Artzzle says

      February 13, 2015 at 8:09 pm

      Ladies, lovely sites all. I felt a strong connection with Refresh Restyle. Signing up if my Gmail cooperates. Karen, I continue to enjoy your posts and pins. Thanks and have a great weekend.

      Reply
      • Karen Cooper says

        February 13, 2015 at 9:59 pm

        I’m so glad! Thank you! You, too! And, yes, Debbie rocks!

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    • Karen Cooper says

      February 13, 2015 at 10:01 pm

      Thank YOU for your beautiful response! xoxo

      Reply
  5. Vicki says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    Karen,

    Thank you for your post today. It made me stop and think about what home is to me. My home is FAR from a magazine shoot. But, it is a place I feel safe, warm and loved.
    Thank you again,
    Happy Valentine’s Day,

    Vicki

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 14, 2015 at 9:24 am

      Totally agree. Happy Valentine’s Day!!

      Reply
  6. Nancy Carr says

    February 14, 2015 at 7:58 am

    Home to me is wherever my 3 dogs and I are comfortable and safe together. They are my furry family. Blessings

    Reply
    • Karen Cooper says

      February 14, 2015 at 9:24 am

      I love that! I feel the same way about mine. Blessings to you, too.

      Reply

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