Does anyone remember the game, "The Sims"?  I LOVED that game as a kid/teenager. #dontjudge

Originally, it was a computer game and then it came out on Xbox, so I begged for it one Christmas. For those of you who aren't familiar with the game, it is (and I quote)...

“A life simulation game of the daily activities of one or more virtual people, called 'Sims.' Players can control customizable Sims as they pursue career and relationship goals.”

👆That’s fancy talk for “virtual Barbies” (basically). My favorite part of the game was building homes from scratch for my Sim family to live in. I would spend hours planning the layout, building, adding furniture, artwork, plants, and any other cutesy thing I could add. 

Once the house was built, then I could control my Sim. Usually my life goal would be to make her flirt with the guy next door, get married, make them smooch and then WA-BAM, they had a baby! The end. You would also have to remember to water your plants, take the trash out, go to work, etc. Basically, real life! I would play for hourssss.

The whole reason I bring up this game is because each Sim had a Wellness panel. The panel would show how they were doing in categories such as: Hunger, Bladder, Energy, Comfort, Environment, and a few others. So, if the Sim really had to “go” (if ya know what I mean), they would be low in the Bladder category and you would tell them to go tinkle. You get the idea.

The Environment category is the one I want to highlight. If the house you created was, well, a pig sty, or just plain ugly, the Sim’s Environment category would immediately go in the “red.” Their Energy and Comfort level would suffer as well. 

THIS IS MY WHOLE POINT, PEOPLE. The environment we live in matters to our overall Wellness! If we love the space we live in, I believe we will be happier and healthier as we nourish the relationships around us. 

But I firmly believe that a beautiful home does *not* need to cost millions or consist of all brand-new items. I'm passionate about thrifting, DIYing, and getting creative to achieve the look and feel that you love. It can be done on any budget, promise! I'd love to show you how.

I hope to equip and inspire you to love your space to the MAX.

~ Kara