Here I go with a post that will send some people over the edge. I know, because I'm one of you. Feel free to suggest what I could have done with these, because I really am interested. I love knowing all the possibilities of turning trash into treasure. But I tend to just treasure trash. Recently, I did something I've noticed other … [Read more...]
Decluttering
Decluttering is the foundation to transforming your home. But don't be afraid! We can start small.
The Master Bedroom Saga Part SIX: Clutter is Gone(ish), It’s Time to Clean!
Time for another post in the Master Bedroom Saga! I know. I missed putting one up last week. So here's my excuse (insert 31 Days of Excuses plug here): I was busy. And life trumps blogging. But now I'm back with a new post and webisode in the series. If you're new, you should probably catch up by reading (and watching) posts one, two, … [Read more...]
Decluttering: The Master Bedroom Saga Part Five (Getting EVERYthing Out!)
Part five was on day three. Which shows how big this project really was. (If you're reading by email, click here to see the webisode.) In my journal, I wrote: Yesterday helped me see that it IS possible to get through this project.But today, I struggle with the donwannas. This work is physical. It’s August, and so even though I … [Read more...]
(Lame) Excuse #2: “But I Used to be a . . . . “
My former life. That's a great excuse, right? I mean, I've done quite a few different things and had a blast doing all of them. WHAT IF at some point in the future I want to do them again??? Like, I used to be a teacher. I taught high school English for two years and then taught Jr. High Theatre for two years. Then I had babies. And … [Read more...]
(Lame) Excuse #1: “But it’s cool!”
Once upon a time I was a garage-sale-aholic. Dimes and quarters flew from my fingers as fast as I could dig them from the bottom of my purse. The only problem One of the problems with my addiction was that I based many of my purchasing decisions on coolness. If it caught my fancy, I'd grab it. Never stopping to consider whether I … [Read more...]
Master Bedroom Saga: Part 4 (The Dresser . . . Again)
You know the master bedroom is actually done now, right? I'm just holding my breath that it will stay done until I've finished posting this saga . . . I worked like crazy on it for two weeks straight, not taking the time to edit videos or write. Now that I'm writing/editing and sharing . . . I've come to a few places that don't match … [Read more...]
Breaking (Or at Least Pausing) the Clutter Cycle
Me: Hello, class! You: Hello, Ms. Nony! Me: Today I am sharing an object lesson with you. That's right. An Ob-ject Le-sson is a lesson that helps you understand a concept by showing you how that concept works in a different situation. A situation you can see. Do you see the cluttered car in the picture above? You: … [Read more...]
Master Bedroom Saga: Part Three (Nony Gets Discouraged)
It's time for part three of the Master Bedroom Saga. In the journal, part three really started on the first day. After I'd come up with a plan and finished with the easy stuff. After the easy stuff comes the hard stuff. Blech. Here's what I wrote in my journal while in the midst of this horrible, terrible, very bad decluttering … [Read more...]
Master Bedroom Saga: Part Two (Decluttering a Bedroom)
Welcome back to my Master Bedroom Saga! Today I'm sharing Part Two: The Easy Stuff. Let me explain. Due to the fact that I've had to do it waaaayyyy more than the average person, I consider myself a decluttering expert. Clutter prevention? I'm still working on that one. But … [Read more...]
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