It’s the economy, stupid. ~James Carville
I’m not sure when it struck me full force. But sometime over the weekend it hit me that details matter as I strive to be a 1950′s wife and homemaker. I mean, sure I’ve known that concept all along, but it seems to have percolated up to the point that I’m viewing my life differently…in an even more hopeful and optimistic way. I’m not sure I’m making sense but just work with me here…..
In his Pyramid of Success, one of Coach Wooden’s building blocks is “Alertness.” He admonishes us to be constantly aware and observing; always seeking to improve ourselves. I’ve interpreted that to mean that I need to pay attention to the details in addition to looking at the big picture.
I was recently speaking to a family friend about how we get so used to the things around us that we no longer “see” them. We stop noticing the fraying edges on our linens or the knob that needs to be replaced, etc. because they are part of our everyday existence. But we need to be alert to those very details! We may laugh at the kitchy-ness of a mid-century home, but if we take a step back, a lot of that stuff, down to the seafood fork, was really about paying attention to the details. The details are what created the lifestyle that we are seeking to emulate.
For each of us, the lifestyle we want to create will be a little different. But as I’ve been reflecting upon “the details,” it has helped me clarify who my “inner 1950′s homemaker” wants to be and I can feel her starting to confidently emerge.
