Memory is such an interesting tool. We can, given the right stimulus, recall with cellular clarity a moment in time, long past. There are times, when moving through a crowd at a party, when I catch a hint of a scent and will be catapulted back in time to my Grandmother’s house on Sunday morning.

We would be ready for church and Grandma would come down the hall with her handbag, leading with a gentle cloud of White Shoulders. Sometimes it’s Chanel #5 that brings back vivid memories of my childhood and my mother, her pearl necklace clasped in place. The details of those moments are delivered with startling clarity by memory. It has been said that all we ever really have in life is our memories.

If that is the case, then I suggest we make memories that last. I once heard that “it’s better to be looked over than overlooked,” and in the context of making lasting memories I believe this to be true. Why go through life in beige if chartreuse will linger in the memory? Why opt for basic black if tangerine will seal the moment in someone’s mind forever? Why be boring if bold will cause you to stand out and be noticed?

As with all theories, this one can unravel rather easily; however, when it comes to our homes, making a lasting first impression is a must. And making that impression for all the right reasons should be high on our list.

Speaking of lists, have you been adding to yours? Last week we were standing on the threshold of your home trying to assess what small project we could undertake that would make your home a bit more beautiful.

What did you accomplish in this regard? How did you make it better by making it more beautiful? Write and let me know how you’ve improved on the impression you are making in the memory of everyone who visits your home.