Watch out, I’m deep in thought.
Do you try to decorate by following RULES? I found this great little diagram and definitions here. I really didn’t read the too much into it but thought it was a good way to think about decorating.

  • Bureaucratic: You feel that rules are necessary to get things done. You want a rule for every situation – documented of course. You are uncomfortable when there are no rules. You are shocked when someone breaks the rules, and do not agree with their justification, whatever it is. You are the rule maker.
  • Chaotic: You feel that rules are unnecessary or worse are obstacles to getting the job done. You are uncomfortable with lots of rules. You tend to ignore the rules. You think the rules do not apply to you or your situation. You are the rule breaker.
  • Pragmatic: You feel rules are important, but should not be followed blindly when doing so would interfere with getting the job done. You are more likely to follow the spirit of a rule rather than follow it to the letter. You prefer guidelines to rules.

When it comes to making your house a home in the midst of life, how much do you care about The Rules? What’s the worst that would happen if you decided to be a bit more Chaotic when it comes to following the decorating rules?

Want to read more about breaking the rules?

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Winner of the Mom Cards from Teacups and Tadpoles:

Ashley from The Paper Chick