Shyamala was feeling bored and restless. She was experiencing a deep sense of dissatisfaction and she didn’t know why. She had the urge to do something different and creative, but she hadn’t a clue. As her restless eyes swept her bedroom, she decided to make a few changes. She felt that her bedroom lacked personality. She decided to spread a colourful durrie on the bare floor, bring in a potted plant of green ferns and add a wind chime to her window. The room was transformed and Shyamala felt her spirits lift. She could hardly wait for her husband to come home, so great was her excitement. His reaction was all that she had anticipated. He was delighted with the comfortable and lovely ambience of the room. Shyamala felt her boredom disappear and she knew that this room would become her favourite space.

Such a small change, but the effect on Shyamala was magical.

What about your home? Does it reflect your sense of belonging? Are there changes that you would like to make, albeit small ones, to experience a sense of thrill and excitement?

This week, take a peek at your home. Inspect it room by room. Ask yourself, “Is there a space I can call my own, a space that is beautiful, soul enriching, and relaxing?”

Add your own unique touches to your home. Let a sense of beauty and harmony prevail, so that as soon as you walk into your home, you will feel your spirits lifting and a smile light up your face.

Remember, simple changes go a long way in transforming your home into a haven. It is up to you to create a soul-nourishing environment. As you do that, watch the powerful effect it has on you.

Change is an excellent remedy for that tired feeling. No, no one is talking about a vacation here. Get rid of boredom and fatigue by changing the furniture around. Nothing will refresh you more than seeing your bed face another wall, your music system moved to another corner, your worktable shifted to another room. Keep experimenting with your furniture. Get creative and have fun.

Mother Nature’s palette is a rich resource for decorating your home. By bringing the seasons indoors with inexpensive plants and blooms, watch your life blossom in myriad, wonderful ways.

There is no room in your house that cannot be transformed by using fabric, paints, inexpensive carpets, bamboo hangings, and a few paintings. Don’t stifle your creative impulses. Use your imagination, time and energy.

Create a fragrant home. A home should not only look lovely; it must also smell heavenly. Regularly air out your rooms. Burn some incense, set bowls of potpourri throughout your home. Your days at home can be heady and full of fragrant moments.

So, just charge ahead. With confidence, enjoyment and a sharp pair of scissors for cutting corners.

Remember, there never has been a house so bad that it couldn’t be made over into something worthwhile.

This week, its time to turn your attention to ‘Home sweet home’. The ways in which you can make small changes in your house to reflect your personality in every nook and corner. Give the interiors of your house a face lift and watch your spirits lift.