Piece of Mine!

I was 24 years old when I moved out of my parent's home. I can remember the sense of independence I felt that first night out on my own. Tracing in and out of the rooms of my two bedroom apartment, opening closet doors, looking through empty cabinets, spinning around, smiling and feeling FREE! It was official; I was my own woman. The rules and conditions that governed my living space were no longer my mother's but they were now my own. It was me who would decide who could visit, how long they could stay, how loud I could play my music, how late I could come in, what funiture would go where and even what colors would be splashed up on the walls. Who would have thought that $500.00 a month would bring me so much liberation!

 It was then that I came to appreciate the importance of personal space and the need for sanctuary. It was then that I developed a conscience that has stayed with me and continues to be the driving force behind my hardwork and determination.

"I have Peace of Mind because this Piece Is Mine!" 

Wow! As long as I have a space that I can call my own I can find a place of peace. There is sanctuary and solace in having your own space in this world. A feeling of safety and greatness.

This being said shouldn't your home be a direct reflection of who you are and what you represent? Your Home should rise up to meet you. When you turn the key and open the door you should feel a sense of peace. YOU ARE HOME!

 Over the years I have managed to decorate my home and fill it with pieces of funiture and artwork that say my name, items that announce who I am and how I expect to be treated. I'm pleased with the space I've created for myself and on occassion I find myself tracing in and out of the rooms celebrating my independence.

As I continue to travel along this journey of self improvement I find myself wanting to create a space in my home that will encourage me to be more Phabolous. I want to play dress up! What better place to play than in a GRAND CLOSET! I've decided to convert one of the rooms in my home into a dressing room fit for a queen better yet a diva, a Diva's Den! A room filled with beautiful funiture and pictures that make me want to transform myself. A beautiful vanity where I can sit and adorn myself with my jewelry, perfume and make-up. Racks and shelves that display my clothes, hats, bags and shoes in such a way that makes me feel rich and powerful. Who says you have to be a celebrity in order to live like one? I want Kimora Lee's Closet and I shouldn't have to marry Russell in order to get it!

Whatever amount of space you have make it grand. Fill it with things that make you feel good, things that tell your guest who you are. Don't be afraid to express yourself with vibrant colors and odd artwork. If it makes you smile then that's all that matters. Besides the more intersting your space the more interested your guest will be.

Phabolous women live in Phabolous Places.