Love Your Home: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Hello and welcome—I’m so glad you’re here.
A new year always feels like an invitation. A fresh start. A chance to look at things a little differently. And for me, it’s the perfect time to share my thoughts on design with you through my new blog, Design with Sue.
So what better way to begin than with a topic that’s close to my heart: loving your home—the good, the bad, and yes… even the ugly.
Here’s the truth: no home is perfect. Even when you design and build your dream home, by the time it’s finished there are already things you’d change. That’s just the nature of the design beast within us—and I say that with love.
This blog will be a place where I share ideas, inspiration, and questions meant to get you thinking differently about your home—what you love, what you live with, and what might be quietly frustrating you. Because when it comes down to it, that’s what design is really about: creating a home that reflects your life and your family.
For many homeowners, loving their home feels easier said than done. Maybe you don’t know where to start. Maybe you lack confidence in your choices. Maybe you think you need a bigger budget than you actually do. (Spoiler alert: you usually don’t.)
To me, loving your home means it feels like a refuge at the end of a long day. A place where family gathers, memories are made, and you feel a true sense of belonging. And because our homes are so deeply tied to our emotions, how they look—and how they function—has a real impact on how we feel.
One of the biggest obstacles I see? Clutter.
We all live with it. Sometimes it quietly accumulates; other times it completely takes over. The idea of tackling it can feel overwhelming, but I can tell you from experience—once you start, it’s incredibly empowering. Begin small: a drawer, a closet, a single surface. Momentum builds quickly, and so does confidence.
I also want to talk about control.
We can be so hard on our homes—comparing, judging, and measuring them against ideas of success. What starts as a small annoyance can, over time, turn into something that really weighs on you. But here’s the good news: small changes truly do have a big impact. Most of the time, improving your home costs far less than you think.
My goal is to help you take a fresh look at what’s frustrating you, let go of the negative emotions tied to it, and discover ways to make your home feel good again—ways that make you smile.’ll leave you with one of my favourite quotes from Nate Berkus:
“Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love.”
I hope you’ll join me—and enjoy the journey of learning how to truly love your home.
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