Poll time! How long did it take you to decorate and furnish your home? In my experience, it takes about 2-3 years to furnish and decorate a home on your own/"as you go". Our first home after Ty and I got married I didn't have any decorating experience and hadn't quite honed in on my style yet. I rushed to decorate so quickly. I ended up wasting a ton of money on stuff I didn't really love. 8 years ago, that girl who struggled to make decisions to decorate (& too embarrassed to ask her friends for advice) would have LOVED to have a trusted source online that felt like a friend to offer advice and knowledge... Which is exactly why I created this account. After years of working in corporate marketing in home construction and luxury furnishings, l've gained so much knowledge and confidence, and I hope to pass on to you! I'm Excited to have you here if you're new - I’m Meredith (aka @thesouthernsource) 👋🏼