Home Decor & Ideas: The First Post

A Ralph Lauren Chilton Sofa is backed by a console that separates the living room and entry of a New Jersey house decorated by Scott Sanders.

The first post is always tricky. You never really know where to begin. Your head is overflowing with ideas and its difficult to pin them all down at once. This blog is my effort to put all my ideas down in one place. Sort of a virtual scrapbook for ideas and inspiration. And trust me, a little bit of inspiration goes a long way. It gives you that tiny nudge that sends you down the right path and results in fabulous experiences or creations.

I am to get married in less than a year's time. And it has dawned on me that I will be running my own house. For years I have been reading numerous magazines on 'Good Homes' and on 'Housekeeping'. I have been a voracious pinner on Pinterest, collecting a vast repertoire of beautiful pictures. Soon, I will get to apply these practices and ideas to my own home. It's about time I immerse myself in putting together ideas for my own housekeeping. 'Home Decor & Ideas' is my humble attempt at that.

My decor style is an amalgamation of classic and eclectic. I don't really fancy contemporary decor and architecture. I find something very impersonal and cold about large vacant spaces. I love the lived in look that has special touches that reflect the homeowner's personality. My love for decor can be credited to my Grandmother and Mother who are proud home owners with a distinct home decor style. I hope my children and grandchildren can say the same about me one day.

I hope you enjoy the blog as much as I shall enjoy posting on it. All pictures used will be credited to the source and I take no credit for them unless mentioned otherwise.

I begin my first post with a few selected living rooms, each one warm and welcoming.....