Don’t you just love music?  Music can change or enhance a mood, set a tone or connect to your soul.  Decorating your home should take in all of your senses, so what you hear is just as important as what you don’t.   What do you hear in your home… I am sure many things on a daily basis…conversation, laughter, yelling, barking, the TV, silence?   Each of those things may take a turn being heard, but when you are mindful of what you are hearing on a daily basis, it gives you control over what you may want your home to reflect.  Joy and laughter, music and conversation, quiet and peaceful.  Maybe using music can help you set the tone of your home.

I just love music and I rarely have it quiet, unless I am reading or in prayer.  I am lucky to have a Mac in the center of my home with all of my music downloaded onto it.  (Love it!)  Each type of music is in a separate file, so if I am in the mood for 3 Doors Down, Chris Rice, Lenka, Martina McBride, or Andre Bocelli, I can listen with the click of a mouse.  I can listen while at my computer, while cooking dinner, or while hanging out with my family or friends.

I also have teenagers in my house, so their music is downloaded as well.  Sharing music can sometimes be up for debate, but I want to be able to hear what they are listening to, learn what they like,  and talk about their music.  (There are times when the music is too loud, or when I can’t distinguish the lyrics!)  Sometimes we agree on what is appropriate and other times I get to pull my “Parental Card” and veto a particular choice.  (okay, sometimes this happens more often that I would like!)

I do want to encourage you to be mindful of what your home “sounds” like.  What do you choose to listen to daily?  Whatever it is, I hope it brings you joy, connects you with others, and is music to your ears…