Well, we made it through the entire month of October!  I never even got around to sharing some other big house projects so those will continue off and on along with guest posts of your homes!

I cannot tell you how much fun it was to tour so many of your homes and hear your reflections on your space and what home means to you. When I put out the cautiously optimistic requests to share I stepped back waiting for everyone to say “NO WAY” but instead so many of you jumped at the opportunity. And so many more of you have amazing spaces and thoughts on home that we will continue to share.  So if you didn’t share in October but you would be willing to share please message me!  I will hunt you all down eventually And for those of you other 31 Day-ers, I have so enjoyed many of your posts. I have specifically been following one on finding quiet and one on hospitality, along with another without a theme but just sweet reflections. Each has been such an encouragement. Thank you to those who chose to follow this month. I appreciate your readership and friendship!

I learned a few things this month for sure…

…writing every day (even when it’s hosting guest posts) takes lots of time.

…so much of home for me is the people we share it with….not only the ones that live in it but those that visit.

…savoring is a discipline as much as writing is. I had to be mindful and look for beauty. There were rocky days this month and I had to step back and get some perspective.  (it’s probably a blessing that this series is ending before needing to reflect on being locked up with 2 tots during Frankenstorm)

…there were days I had quick stuff I could throw into a post but I tried to dig a little deeper and find a place of authenticity.  Sometimes the deeper spots aren’t so Supermom and Pottery Barnish but I hope that they resonated with some of you.

…I’ve heard it said that what comes out of your mouth reflects what is going on in your heart. I feel the same way about our home…what goes out of our home is a reflection of what goes on in it. Which is precisely why the heart and home deserve lots of our efforts!

…although I will NOT be posting daily in coming months I will try to keep with the more focused theme of savoring what we have and hope to maintain that posture particularly throughout the holiday bustle.

…I am so thankful for the home God has blessed us with. Nothing in this life is permanent but while it is here we can enjoy it. and beautify it. and share it. and savor it.