"Downsizing and a move to a new home and area four years ago along with a renovation both within a couple of years really can zap one's creative, physical and mental energy for awhile afterwards (at least that's how I feel about it) as well as rapidly depleting finances (ha). In 2025 we finally rounded a corner where the chaos of those life and home changes felt mostly behind us."
"Also in 2025 we were finally able to put a little more focus on making smaller changes to our day to day spaces to make them more efficient and functional, as well as decorative updates to make our home feel even more like us. In fall of this year we started to think more about our second floor rooms and ways we want to make practical and pretty improvements there."
"We even got started with painting our bedroom and giving it a refresh before the end of the year, I shared a first look at where we're at with it here on The Inspired Room just before Christmas. Speaking of making our home a reflection of us, on a personal note this year we also enjoyed our now nearly 19 month old puppy Finnegan (and of course, our "senior pup" Lily) and our two toddler grand littles."
Four years after downsizing and moving with a renovation, energy and finances were depleted, but 2025 marked a recovery when the chaos of those changes felt mostly behind. Settling into a new home and making it a reflection of personal style can take about six years; the household entered year five with more projects planned but no intention to move in the next two years. Focus shifted to smaller, practical updates to improve efficiency and to decorative changes that make rooms more personal. Painting the bedroom began, attention turned to second-floor improvements, and family life centered on dogs Finnegan and Lily and two toddler grandchildren, filling the home with laughter and special moments.
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