“I live in my own little world. But its ok, they know me here.”
― Lauren Myracle
It is true when they say that home is a feeling or even a person, rather than a place. But the fact remains that we do have a physical structure that provides us a shelter, a roof over our heads, which we call ‘home’. For me, this place has never been stagnant. In my life till now, I have resided in 14 houses aka ‘homes’ at various stages in my life
Note: By houses/homes here, I mean a place where I have lived for more than a couple of months and with my family or friends/roommates.
Though that may sound a bit too much (and sometimes it is), I’m grateful for the enriching experiences I have had because of this.
It has made me understand myself better
It has made me appreciate stability.
This is probably why I’ve become a sucker for home décor and quirky stuff. Irrespective of the house I’ve stayed in and eventually come to call ‘home’, there are some things that are always present wherever I stay.
1. Swing
Every house that I have lived in, irrespective of its size and the number of occupants, has invariably had a swing. This is generally a single-seat swing chair and it more often than not becomes my reading spot. I’ve had to argue and endure rolling eyes to get my demand for a swing (indoor or outdoor) fulfilled. But I don’t mind it one bit. Because the swing usually becomes a hot favorite spot for the inhabitants and any visitors to the residence.

Note: I’ve lived in a few rented spaces over the years. A couple of these did not have swings.
2. Quotes
As you might have guessed from the way I began this blog post, I’m a sucker for befitting quotes. This aspect of my personality shines through in one or more spots in my home. Be it the kitchen, the bedroom, the furnishings, the hall, and sometimes even the washroom, they all have a few lines or phrases adorning their walls.
In my current residence, I’ve gone a level up and used one of my own poems as a piece of wall décor.

3. An unusual bookshelf (generally DIY)
If it’s not apparent already, let me make it clear now: I’M A BOOKWORM. So it’s almost impossible that my home would not have books. Over the years though, I have developed a taste for the unusual and quirky and have ever since tried to make my book stacks more appealing.
Have a look yourself.

And… here’s a bonus one!
4. Decals and photo collages
The wall behind the sofa hall or the wall behind your bed, in my opinion, should never be empty. I fill up these spaces with quirky decals and photos of my husband and myself.



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What are the unusual things you have at your home?
Note: The photos are of various homes I’ve resided in over the years. For privacy reasons, I have refrained from declaring which ones out of them are from my current place of residence.
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Lovely decor, Manali. I love every nook and corner of your house as you have decorated them with love and care.
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Thank you so much, Geethica 🙂
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Simply loved the swing and book shelf! I have been wanting to get a swing at my home for the longest time! You have tempted me!
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Oh you definitely must get a swing.. it’s an aesthetic add on.. not to mention a superb reading spot 🙂
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That’s a fantastic home!
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Lovely you and lovely abode !
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Aww! You’re sweet. Thank you so much Neerja 🙂
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This is surely an interesting list!
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Hehe, thanks 🙂
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How cute is that! I loved all the unusual yet cute things you have at home.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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You are so creative. I am totally eying over those DIY book shelves. Having positive thoughts around you bring a big change in our thought pr0cess. Good that you have habit of having Quotes around.
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Thank you so much, Shipra.
Totally agree with the aura being created by positive thoughts around us
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I love swings and wish to have it at home. I really loved all the unusual home decor.
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So happy to find a co-lover of swings. I have always had a special liking for them. I hope you can have one at your home soon too. Glad you liked my home decor 🙂
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I loved all four of them!!! Swing and bookshelves are the best of them
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Thank you so much. That makes me really happy 🙂
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Loved all the unusual things of your abode. Bookshelf and swing took my heart. I always longed for a swing and now tempted to have one.
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Oh, you must. It’ll be the perfect reading spot 🙂
Thanks for dropping by. I’m so happy you liked my humble attempt at home décor 🙂
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Love these collections. wall drawings are my fav too
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Oh those random bookshelves are so wow! I would love to have these in my home!
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Thank you so much, Cindy 🙂
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