What is personal style?
A home with personal style will speak volumes about the people who live there. Your home should tell the story of your life: where you've been, where you're going, what you've accomplished, where your passions lie. Personal style in a home is reflected not only in the choice of furnishings, fabrics, and accessories, but how these elements are used to create a feeling of warmth and ease.

Personal style is achieved over time, through much trial and error. "When I was younger, I was more willing to let others dictate my space, and I rarely did anything without getting everyone else's opinion," says travel writer Carol Barden. "But since I reached middle age, I don't ask for opinions any more. I do what I like, and I like to surround myself with things that remind me of my friends and my journeys throughout the world." Personal style evolves with the individual--our experiences, interests, and preferences.

If you haven't given much thought to what your home says about you, or if you're looking for ways to update your interiors, read on for different ways you can incorporate yourself into your home.