Inspiring change for family homes

HOMEMAKERS of Golden Plains Shire could find the energising style advice they need at the Bannockburn Library.

On Wednesday, 19 February from 6.30pm, interior designer Bronnie Masefau will be giving tips and suggestions to help people edit a room, find their personal style and what works for their family.

An author of five books including, The Meaning of Home: A Place to Belong, Mrs Masefau is a champion of three-monthly clean outs, and will be bringing examples of projects in their “before and after” states.

“We all learn in different ways. Many actually receive more of the messages when we show them,” she said.

“We talk about storage and go through the psychology… First thing we need to do is ask, do we need what’s in the cupboard?

“The styling of it is a bit of a band aid. It’s something you don’t really enjoy unless you get to the root of the problem. It’s quite deep.”

Mrs Masefau said when people know who they really are, researching, looking, purchasing and styling at home is easier.

“It’s so much more fulfilling than doing everything on impulse or the latest trend. Things don’t all blend and people fall into a guilt pattern, throwing more money at it to make it look better.

“Take time to establish what colours work great with us and our family, what brings us joy, how we run our family, and keep addressing that. Needs change… What you’re storing changes,” she said.

She hopes people bring lots of questions so they can leave the session confident, inspired and ready to make tailored changes.

For tickets, visit Geelong Regional Library Corporation website at grlc.vic.gov.au for more info.