Do you ever freeze when it’s time to hang something on your wall? Or find yourself in a creative rut and wanting to try something new?
Not long ago I came across a pretty embroidered rug that caught my eye. I loved it immediately and imagined several ways it could be used — including as a wall hanging.
Here’s the thing: I tend to overthink. I’m indecisive and a procrastinator. I’ll delay hanging anything until I’ve considered every option and convinced myself it’s the right choice.
A deadline — like an upcoming party — has always been the best motivator for me to act quickly, even if the result is imperfect. When guests were coming for dinner, that’s exactly when I finally hung my plate wall.
Right now, with Seattle under a blanket of snow and more on the way, there was no party deadline to push me. Still, I kept imagining how the rug might look on a wall.
I wasn’t sure I would actually like it hanging up. I didn’t know where I would put it, and I didn’t have a rod or velcro to hang it with. If I did hang it, the furniture below might need to be replaced or rearranged. Long term, I plan to build in a bookcase in that corner between the living and dining rooms, so why do anything that isn’t perfect?
See what runs through my head?
Too many thoughts. Too many decisions.
Then I had one more thought: what harm could there be in just putting it up to try it?
If I didn’t like it, I could always take it down. Yes, there would be two nail holes — my husband promised he’d fill them. The potential downside felt small compared to the possibility that the change might brighten the room.
Within minutes I decided to go for it. Two seconds later, the rug was on the wall.
Does it spark joy?
I’m still figuring that out. It might come down today, or it might stay. Sometimes a change needs time to settle. Living with something for a bit — and experimenting with what sits around it — helps me decide whether it truly works.
An immediate reaction, positive or negative, doesn’t necessarily mean the choice was right or wrong. It’s okay to try new things and see how they feel. Risks sometimes pay off, and sometimes they don’t, but you won’t know until you try.
Honestly, giving myself permission to finish a project and move on often sparks the most joy. There’s no need to overthink every decision.
Are you an indecisive decorator?
Sources:
Embroidered Rug (on the wall)
Rug on floor
Console table: flea market find
Aged Brass Candlestick
Aged Brass Planter
Faux Peonies
Bench: purchased previously
Blue and White Lamp
Shop My House
Paint Colors