Is there something in your life that you know you can't live without, but at the same time are thinking you would be a better person if you could just well .. 'curb the habit'??
Lately I have been thinking this very same thing about my magazine addiction!
Every month I receive 3 of these magazines in the mail (not to mention those purchased over the counter) ..... always anticipating with excitement what will be beyond the beautiful covers. Relishing in the moments I can snatch away to indulge in other peoples homes and lives.
I am addicted (yes, I fear addicted) to interiors magazines. I find myself looking at these homes (most of which are possibly not as they seem) and rethinking the whole layout of my own home and then rushing out to buy that desperately needed accessory to go with it. Although I love to be informed, and up-to-date with the latest trends, I feel that my life would be calmer without them. Accepting my home as it is now, and not feeling inadequate (as these mags often make me feel), is something that I need to learn to do. I need to learn to be okay with the fact that my arrangements are more 'clusters' than 'vignettes' and that my furniture has the marks of family life written all over it. The problem is when I read these magazines I think my life would be better if only I could have a house like 'this' or an interior like 'that', do you know what I mean?
Anyway, I do solemnly swear (for mine and my families sake) to try to cut back on my addiction and, at times, only look at these magazines as light entertainment rather than as a bible for how your home/life should look. I'll let you know how I go .... and whether or not I have become more grounded, sane, and .... I guess less envious!!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. Michelle
Lately I have been thinking this very same thing about my magazine addiction!
Every month I receive 3 of these magazines in the mail (not to mention those purchased over the counter) ..... always anticipating with excitement what will be beyond the beautiful covers. Relishing in the moments I can snatch away to indulge in other peoples homes and lives.
I am addicted (yes, I fear addicted) to interiors magazines. I find myself looking at these homes (most of which are possibly not as they seem) and rethinking the whole layout of my own home and then rushing out to buy that desperately needed accessory to go with it. Although I love to be informed, and up-to-date with the latest trends, I feel that my life would be calmer without them. Accepting my home as it is now, and not feeling inadequate (as these mags often make me feel), is something that I need to learn to do. I need to learn to be okay with the fact that my arrangements are more 'clusters' than 'vignettes' and that my furniture has the marks of family life written all over it. The problem is when I read these magazines I think my life would be better if only I could have a house like 'this' or an interior like 'that', do you know what I mean?
Anyway, I do solemnly swear (for mine and my families sake) to try to cut back on my addiction and, at times, only look at these magazines as light entertainment rather than as a bible for how your home/life should look. I'll let you know how I go .... and whether or not I have become more grounded, sane, and .... I guess less envious!!
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. Michelle
