I have a confession to make- I love watching home design shows. I was pondering my need to watch these shows because I am not a homeowner, and in fact, have downsized to a relatively small living space. So what is behind this "need"?
Then it came to me. The designers are actually producing works of art when they take a bland living space and turn it into something beautiful.
My favorite designer began as a visual artist, and on each episode he gifts the homeowner with an original canvas painting or other artwork. His designs are full of color and fresh ideas. One of the appeals to watching him is that he has such a wonderfully fun and joyous personality, and one feels happy just watching him interact with his great crew and his clients. He truly loves what he is doing. His designs are an extension of that joyous presentation. He is on my "bucket list"- before I die, I would love to have him design a room for me or at the very least have an art piece done by him.
Running a close second is a beautiful lady whose designs are truly divine. She too has a wonderful sense of humor, and like the previous designer described, she surrounds herself with a like-minded crew. Her room designs, use of textures and the right amount of bling, and her insight into what the clients want make the results absolutely stellar in all situations.
A former set designer and his English bulldog have also surprisingly stolen my heart and imagination (Okay, the bulldog stole my heart and the designs my imagination.) The series is edgy and radical, much different than anything I thought I would like. His clients are both residential and commercial properties, and the designs are equally outrageous and wonderful. Looking like a tough guy complete with tattoos, he always adds a surprise gift- something the space needs, but that the client has either not thought about or was not able to add themselves. This unexpected thoughtfulness sealed the deal for me, and his clients seem to be thinking along the same lines- they adore him. Needless to say, his crew members are as edgy as he is, but also just as delightful.
Do you know what these three, and several other designers that I enjoy watching, have in common? They embrace their respective gifts or talents- they really are artists following their passions. And from all appearances, they are incredibly happy doing just that- and making many other people happy as well. One cannot ask for much more than that in life!
Each of us has a unique gift or spark in us that needs nurtured. I would have loved to have been a visual or vocal artist, but that is not my gift or talent. And I know that when I do not write, it feels like something is missing and I am not as happy. When I allow that writing spark to flame up again, I am content. And it really is something special to be able to impact others with my writing.
Is there something you have wanted to pursue- maybe painting, music lessons, a writing class? Or just taking the time to enjoy your passion, whatever it may be? Well, why not start today!
