I just woke up to a rainy, cool, overcast day and I immediately thought of the Gilmore Girls in sweaters and bunny rabbit slippers curled up in blankets on the couch. Just like we've talked about enjoying yourself when you're out, we need to enjoy ourselves at home too. Take time for comfort, and I don't mean always just plopping mindlessly down in front of the television. I'm talking about actively creating comfort, meaning doing things to make yourself more comfortable.
Dim the lights, or open the blinds and let the sunshine in, depending on your mood.
Make yourself hot cocoa and sit somewhere relaxing while you enjoy it.
Light a candle.
Or open a window and let a fresh breeze blow in.
Enjoy being at home; make it someplace you really enjoy. Change the things you don't like about it. Make it your little safe haven. Simple things really do make a difference; a really loved blanket on the couch to cuddle up with when you sit down.
Set up a little corner where you can read, write, study or get on the internet with everything you need within arms reach. Wear comfortable clothing while you're at home. Occasionally go out with the sole purpose of buying something to make your home more lovable to you.
A soft rug maybe? Beautiful flowers? Something abstract and fun that makes you laugh? (Think--Lorelai's Monkey Lamp. For me, it's my oversized purple glass grapes!)
I always loved that quilt hanging on the wall at the bottom of the stairs in Lorelai's house. She's always running up and down the stairs and I always notice how homey it feels.
Snuggle in at home while you're there. Design it, adjust it and decorate it with your likes, dislikes and habits in mind. Lorelai hated washing dishes so she found a system to minimize dishes as much as possible (e.g. ordering takeout and using plastic and paper). Make your home work for you. Snuggle in and enjoy it there.
Parting note: Snuggle in, but not for too long! Gilmore Girls are always off doing and become, so just enjoy yourself while you're there and then be ready to get going again. You know, take a walk, explore your own town, frequent "your" places.
It's the little moments that make all the difference!
Welcome to your own house in your own Stars Hollow.
