Well the bathroom is finally done. What was supposed to be a 3 day job turned into a 3 week job. I have to say that I learned a lot during this project. I have a new understanding about what my clients go through when their house is torn up. I’m always the one reassuring my clients that it has to look worse before it can look better but living with the mess and disorder deserves more empathy than that. I was my own worse client. I was questioning every decision I made and it actually affected my disposition…just ask my contractor.
What I was reminded of has been my belief about the importance of interior design but I needed to be reminded of it. When our home is not in order or there is something about it that really isn’t working the way it needs to for our lifestyle, we cannot focus on what is really important. A missionary in Haiti confirmed my understanding. He tells everyone who visits his beautiful home that a home needs to be a sanctuary, a place that nurtures and refreshes you in order for you to be effective outside its walls. I’m sure you can understand how important that is for someone who has been serving the people in Haiti for over 20 years.
I’m enjoying my new bathroom (especially the larger shower) and the extra space created with the removal of the Jacuzzi. I’m saving now for a free standing tub which will sit on top of the tile. It will take a while before I can actually get the tub but in the meantime I have a beautiful space in which to start my day…Here’s to being more effective outside its walls.
