Home. There truly is no place like it. A place where we can rest and rejuvenate at the end of a busy day. Where we can share laughter, tears, happiness, fear and togetherness - and feel validated and welcome. A place that allows us to be the best and most true version of ourselves. Do you ever wonder what home has looked like in the past? I do. It's one of my favourite parts of reading classic novels and studying history. The simple, everyday life of the people who came before us still has to much to teach and inspire us. Today, I'd like to take you on a little guided tour inside a Renaissance home. In case you are wondering, the Renaissance usually refers to a time of reawakening and enlightenment after the historical period known as the Dark Ages (or the Middle Ages). It began predominantly in Italy and then spread throughout Europe and focused on a renewed appreciation of Classical Greek and Roman thought, art, architecture, and values. Generally it is defined as beginning ...