I went to visit my aunt last weekend for the first time in quite a long time. We usually meet up at family events such as a wedding, a birthday party or a christening, but this was the first time I had been to her house for at least five years. This is mainly due to the fact that she lives over two hundred miles away and because we both lead very busy lives, but in reality, I am determined to make more of an effort to visit in the future. I had a wonderful time and one of the things that intrigued me was the amount of framed inspirational quotes about home that she had hung up in various rooms of the house. I was most impressed and at one stage asked as to why she had these and also why so many.
How framed inspirational quotes about home can help to lift one's mood
My aunt (her name is Ann) was more than happy to discuss the topic and to explain her reasons for housing all of these inspiring quotes. The main reason was to help lift her mood if she ever felt somewhat low. Ann stated that she would simply go and read some or all of the quotes and it would soon help to remind her of just how lucky she is to even own her house. And they would help her to regain a positive attitude which in turn would eventually help to turn her frown upside down.
Here are a few of the quotes that she had framed (yes, I wrote them down)
Home is where the heart is
Home is where love resides
Home is where our story begins
Love begins at home
There is no place like home
Home is a shelter from storms
The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back
The light is what guides you home, the warmth is what keeps you there
Home is where my habits have a habitat
Another reason that my aunt mentioned was that she thought that the quotes helped fill her with pride as it had taken a huge effort to be able to get on the property ladder in the first place. She saved for many months during which time she lived a frugal life as she was determined to own her own home. These quotes help her to remember that period of her life and the sacrifices that she made. It also allows her to not take the house for granted and to cherish it. Ann also stated that many people often mention the quotes in the same way that I had and that it is, therefore, a good topic of conversation and one that she can talk about for many an hour.
Since returning home I have bought a number of similar types of framed prints as you no doubt could have guessed. I plan to purchase quite a few more in the coming months as they certainly help a house to become a home in my opinion.