One of life’s biggest blessings is to to be able to know with a deep certainty and an indisputable sense of belonging that your home is your sanctuary, a place of refuge where you feel safe and protected.
Scrolling through social media, I read this post by The Heart’s Diary that touched me:
“I love being at home. My life is very simple. I read a lot of books. I watch a lot of films. I listen to a lot of music. I walk the dog. I cook with my family. Yeah, I’m boring.”
These words, spoken by Cillian Murphy, resonate deeply with me. They capture the essence of an everyday life that feels both ordinary and extraordinary—a quiet rebellion against the noise and chaos of today’s hyper-connected world.
In a culture obsessed with productivity, external validation, and constant motion, choosing simplicity feels like the ultimate luxury. Forget the allure of five-star resorts or Instagram-perfect escapes. For me, true indulgence lies in the sanctuary of home—the stillness, the familiarity, the gentle rhythms of life that ground us.
Home isn’t just four walls; it’s an emotional ecosystem. It’s the smell of freshly brewed coffee on a quiet morning, the reassuring click of the door closing out the world, the softness of your favorite blanket wrapped around you like a hug. It’s the soundtrack of a song that feels like memory, the pages of a book you’ve read countless times but never tire of revisiting.
It’s the loyal companionship of a dog who grounds your days with their steady presence. The clatter of pots and pans in the kitchen as you cook alongside loved ones—an orchestra of connection and comfort. The growing stack of unread books beside your bed, each one whispering promises of discovery and solace.
Staying home isn’t about doing less—it’s about being more. It’s about finding contentment within yourself, rather than seeking fulfillment elsewhere. It’s intentional solitude, not loneliness. A return to life, not an absence from it.
And here’s the truth: When you look around and realize you have everything you need—right here, right now—you find freedom.
“I am at home—not just in this space, but within myself. And that, perhaps, is the greatest freedom of all.”
We have always stood by the motto that you choose what you want for your home—building materials, paint colors, interior style, furniture, home accessories, and so on. All we can do here in Let it B is to show the trends in home design, paint color trends, tips on how to maintain your home, as well as provide many photo inspirations. We also do not give a recommendation for those inquiring what paint colors to use for their living spaces. What we do is give advice on the best product to use for the functional requirement, as well as the product to use based on where the surface is in the interiors and exteriors of a home.
We believe that you as homeowner can give the best answer to any question (unless it is technical) that you may have about your home. It’s your home, your sanctuary.
As Millennial Eric John Campbell said in his book “Your Unique Path to Wealth,”
There is no joy in owning a large home in the suburbs if what your heart desires is a simple life in the woods. There is also no joy in living a simple life in the woods if your heart desires a large home in the suburbs. Appearances are unique to each individual and are illusions that don’t tell you anything about the person they reflect. You’re the only one who can listen to your heart and determine what amount of money you need to live your heart’s dream life.
Knowing Yourself
Building a home, just like creating a life, starts with knowing yourself…which could be either the simplest thing to do or the hardest. Today, when we are constantly “battered” by so much distraction and information, the best thing to do is to really unplug from all gadgets and give the mind a rest. That will also bring the quiet necessary to listen to your heart and hear your own voice, without having someone’s opinion get in the way, and to give your dreams more room to grow.
Just know that if you are thinking of building a new home or renovating an existing one, you really are the master of your soul and captain of your fate, so embrace and celebrate that. All you need are solid partners to guide you. You have one in Boysen for the products we offer.
You can always call and speak to any technical engineer at (02) 8363-9738 local 417 to 418 during office hours. You can also write an email to ask@myboysen.com, and be sure that you will get sound advice, for free.
Annie is the Managing Editor of Let it B | MyBoysen Blog. An unrepentant workaholic, she runs this blog, among other pursuits. She thrives on collaborating with people who are good at what they do, and working together with them to create something special. Annie learned interior styling while managing her own wholesale business in the Netherlands, importing high-end, handmade home furnishings to stock four outlets and a showroom in the country.
