Pin it Forward: What Home Means to Me (+ Happy Birthday to Me!)

Much like Blog it Forward, Pin it Forward is a virtual chain letter of blog posts created by sfgirlbybay. This time, we’re taking advantage of the awesome website called Pinterest. Everyone who signed up to be a part of Pin it Forward creates their own inspiration board on the Pinterest website. The theme: what home means to you.

A whopping 300 bloggers signed up to be a part of Pinterest … and today is my day – literally! Along with being my day to post about Pin it Forward, today also happens to be my 26th birthday (and 100th for the phenomenal Jacques Cousteau).

So, let’s get down to it … what does home mean to me?

[Top row]

Yoga: Practicing for over 5 years now, I spend more time doing yoga at home than at a yoga studio. I hope to find a local yoga studio to frequent soon, but until then, my home practice sustains me well. (Photo: One of my favorite poses, Half Lord of the Fishes)

French Breakfast Puffs: They sound fancy, but are quite simple to make (thank you, Betty Crocker). In my family, we call’em Cinnamon Mini Muffins. My grandma & mum have made them for me since I was old enough to eat solid foods … maybe that’s why I love cinnamon & sugar so much. (Photo: The Pioneer Woman)

Family: My cat, Monster, has been with us just about as long as Logan & I have been together. Fast forward 6 years, Logan & I are married, and Monster is still a cuddly as ever. With my husband going to Marines boot camp in September, the combo of family & home means all the more. (Photo: yours truly, Victoria Klein)

[Middle row]

Kitchen Table: Call me old fashioned, but I prefer to eat a real table instead of in front of the TV or computer. I’m not talking about one of those fancy dining room decorations that never gets used. This is a table that is loved & worn, stained with the memories of many happy meals & celebrations. (Photo: Viva Terra)

My Office: Being a freelance writer, I spend most of my time working from home. I have a personal passion for office supplies, but being the only one in my office, I can’t justify buying boatloads (plus I loathe needless consumption). (Photo: EightHourDay)

Crafting: DIY rocks! My family has always been the do-it-yourself, be crafty type. I highly enjoy dabbling in numerous creative outlets, but cross-stitching is the first craft that my grandmother ever taught me. To this day, I still adore it & it reminds me of my younger days. (Photo: ChezSucreChez)

[Bottom row]

Owls: Along with deer & otters, owls are a common theme in my decorating choices. A close second to deer, owls are a favorite animal of mine – so silent yet so powerful. Plus, I watched a lot of Winnie the Pooh when I was a kid … (Photo: Bee Things)

Clean Water: Water is life & humans can’t live without it. Anywhere with clean water is home to me, though I know millions of people don’t have access to such a simple human need. (Photo: Charity Water)

Living Simply or Simply Living: Last but never ever least, living a simple life has been my goal for many years. So far, I think I’m doing well. I am insistent on practicing what I preach as a sustainable advocate. My favorite eco-choices: line drying clothes, bicycling everywhere, & shopping at farmers’ markets. (Photo: Nick Dewar)

Check out more of what home means to me on my Pin it Forward board on Pinterest.

A hearty thank you to Oh Gosh for her rockin’ post yesterday. Be sure to check out Je Voudrais Que on Monday for the next round of Pin it Forward!