Living alone doesn’t mean living without beauty.
I bought flowers last week. Not because I had guests coming over. Not because there was a birthday or a dinner or a reason. Just because I wanted to.
They were bright and a little chaotic — not the kind of tidy bouquet you buy to impress someone else. They made me smile every time I passed by — which I did a lot; they were on the central table in my living room, beside my comfy chair.
That little smile, that hint of a scent? That was enough.
A Home That Reflects You
When you live alone, you have a choice: you can treat your space like a storage unit, or you can make it feel like home. No one else is going to do it for you. No one else is going to care whether you put up art, or grow herbs on the windowsill, or change the cushions with the seasons.
So the question becomes:
Do you care enough to do it just for you?
You deserve nice things. Not as a reward. Not as a performance. Just as part of the life you’re already living.
Beauty Isn’t Just for Company
It’s easy to fall into the trap of only making an effort when others are watching. Fancy meals for guests. Clean counters for visitors. Art on the wall just in case someone drops by.
But what if you’re the one worth making the effort for?
My space has soft lighting and a few too many cushions. There are plants I talk to, and art I picked just because I liked the images and the vibe. Plants (low maintenance, so they don’t die) to soften the space, give it some life. None of it’s for show. It’s not even “finished.” It feels like me though.
When I’m sitting here, coffee in hand, surrounded by things I chose, I’m reminded: this is my life. This is my home. And I’m allowed to enjoy it.
Final Thoughts
If you’re waiting for company to make your house feel like a home, you’ll be waiting too long. Choose the curtains. Light the candle. Buy the flowers.
Even if — especially if — no one else will see them.
You’re worth the beauty.
You’re worth the effort.
You’re worth the flowers.