Decoration Quote by Edith Schaeffer
““Interior decoration is not just one's artistic efforts, but it is that which your home (even if it is just a room) is. If you are 'decorating' with clothes draped on every chair, with scratched and broken furniture- it is still your interior decoration! Your home expresses you to other people, and they cannot see or feel your daydreams of what you expect to make in that misty future, when all the circumstances are what you think they must be before you will find it worthwhile to start. You have started, whether you recognize that fact or not! We foolish mortals sometimes live through years not realizing how short life is, and that TODAY is your life.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Home, by Edith Schaeffer, 1975
Home décor reflects personal identity; even small choices communicate dreams and values.
In simple terms: Your space shows who you are.
Key Takeaway
Use décor to express yourself.
Themes
self‑expression
identity
home
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- room makeover
- personal branding
- life planning
Key Concepts
design
psychology
meaningmaking
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your favorite room say about you?
- How can you align décor with future goals?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on appearance can mask deeper issues.
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