I often think about how fortunate most of us are, to be surrounded by our familiar loved items. Being lucky enough to have the talent to transform simple oddments into enviable rooms is something we oft take for granted.

Reading in the Washington Post   The Comforts of a Temporary Home

about what the IRIS chapter in the Capital Corridor had created, really took me to the other side.  The people who's lives had changed. Sometimes we are going along, minding our own business, doing all the right things, taking the good life for granted and then POOF - in a puff of smoke it can all disappear.  and how horrible and frightening that must be.

Takes me back to my childhood, when my mom used to say "There, but for the grace of God, go I"

I salute my fellow IRIS members for their hard work,  kind gestures, &  willingness to fight to make it happen. The incredible job they did.

and more - for the understanding they showed,  diving dumpsters, finding sponsors, believing  - holding out to make a transition that will be painful for most, the least awkward and the most healing.   Knowing, that this gift we share, is not just for those that can afford it ,and they are important too.

But it should be shared with those who dont have, or who cannot imagine, because we are all living this life together. We are all on earth to do our best to help those we can. Goodwill to all.   How many lives will be blessed and changed because a group of women in the Capital Corridor understood the POWER of change?

Each of us must do our duty, and I am awed by how well they, Pam and her merry talented Redesigners, have done.

I just read a comment on the article.  one woman wrote that "these women should come to my apartment, they did such a great job."  And I had to smile.   Yes, yes ...that is what we are talking about.   What we hold, what we distill what we sell and sometimes give away for all the right reasons.

The joy of living the right way - beauty comfort individuality and style  -  PRICELESS  

life is short - run to the phone and call one of us  - we do make a palpable difference  - we transform the way you live.