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Being<#MOMajs more than
being a caregiver —
it’s
about being a multi-tasker.
M y jo b d e scrip tio n includes:
Being creative and calling fellow
ideas
ST Y LE M A K E R
W h a t ’s Y o u r S t y l e S t a t e m e n t ?
These types of questions can give you an idea
about whether your home reflects the true you.
moms to plan great play dates— for
the kids and fo r us.
Managing every fam ily m em ber’s
schedules so we can stay connected
even when we’re not together.
Covering all the bases to make sure
everyone in my fam ily can keep in
touch w ith their own friends at a
price I can be happy about.
My fave thing about being a m om is
m y role as the problem solver.
I ’m th e o n e m y k id s c a ll w h e n th e y
n e e d h e lp — w h e th e r i t ’s a to u g h
s c h o o l p ro je c t o r th e y n e e d a rid e
to a frie n d ’s h o u se . It m a k es m e
fe e l c o n n e c te d to m y fa m ily.
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Where do I feel most at home?
At the
park with my children? At a café in Paris?
Watching a movie w
ith my husband? At
dinner w
ith my family?
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What is the intention of my home?
Shelter, play, healing, inspiration,
comfort, motivation?
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How do I want my living space to feel?
Like a sanctuary or a resort? Luxurious,
quaint, impressive, private, special?
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What do I want to express through
my home?
Passion, values, knowledge,
creativity, legacy?
How to interpret your answers: What
themes are showing up in your answers?
What words or concepts are important
or i ntriguing to you? Take inventory of
your living space. Are there objects that
run counter to your answers? Does your
furniture and its arrangement support
your answers? Is your decorating style in
sync w
ith the mood you want to project?
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Here are examples of Style Statements:
Refined Treasure—Polished, poised,
and put-together, this statement
represents sophistication and elegance.
A dream
home could be an old Georgian
house in the city with an English garden.
Structured Magic—These personalities
tend to build things: systems, structures,
achievements. They have a gift for
recognizing and analyzing patterns and
group dynamics. Architecture and
furniture with symmetry and pops of
color can be appealing to this person.
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Organic Treasure—This person is
typically m
indful of connections
between parts—whether in
relationships, systems, or physical
things. This person’s sanctuary is in the
bathtub with lots of bubbles.
Cherished Playful—A collector of
friends, experiences, and well-worn
things. When “Cherished” loves you, you
know
it. These personality types can be
generous to a fau lt and are
adventuresome and cheerful. A
cherished possession could include a
French scarf discovered at a flea market
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