Homemaking Quote by Edith Schaeffer
““I often advise young brides who are traveling during their first weeks or months of marriage to start "homemaking" in a hotel, even if they are there for only a night, rather than groaning about having to "wait so long to have a home". How? ...Your own cloth, your own candlestick, just one rose or daffodil is enough to make a difference... You will be surprised how much difference it makes to have done something to make a room your home, even for one night.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Marriage and Family Counseling, Edith Schaeffer, 1975
Creating a sense of home quickly, even in temporary spaces, helps new couples feel settled and reduces anxiety about waiting for a permanent house.
In simple terms: Make a space feel like home right away.
Key Takeaway
Add personal touches early.
Themes
home
relationships
settling
mindset
Mood
comfort
hopeful
reflective
Type
advice
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- first night in a hotel
- moving into a new apartment
- short-term rentals
- college dorms
- hospital stays
Key Concepts
psychology
environmental design
habit formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can small personal items change your feeling of belonging?
- What simple item could you bring to a new space?
A Different Perspective
Personal items may not fully replace the need for a stable, long‑term residence.
![“It's sad if people think that's (homemaking) a dull existance, [but] you can't just buy an apartment and furnish it and walk away. It's the flowers you choose, the music you play, the smile you have waiting. I want it to be gay and cheerful, a haven in this troubled world. I don't want my husband…” quote by Audrey Hepburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/516/audrey-hepburn-1706_apartment_it-s-sad-if-people-think-that-s-homemaki_83485.jpg)
