Get comfortable

‘People aren’t longing to be impressed. They’re longing to feel like they’re home. If you create a space full of love and character and creativity and soul, they’ll take off their shoes and curl up with gratitude, no matter how small, no matter how undone, no matter how old.” ~Shauna Niequist, quoted in Bella Grace

Some of us spend way too much time trying to make things perfect — especially when we’re getting ready to entertain. Others have been brainwashed into thinking that a living room should look like it was styled by a magazine editor in order to be worthy of visitors — and avoid sharing their homes because they fear they won’t measure up.

“I’d never have company if my house had to be absolutely perfect for guests,” said a wise friend of mine who loves to entertain.

Genuine hospitality is a gift that deepens relationships. There’s nothing cozier than relaxing on an old friend’s couch, throw pillows propped behind you, and catching up to where you left off the last time. As today’s quote reminds us, we all want to be comfortable — not impressed. ~Cindy La Ferle

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