Ever have those days where you look around your house and wonder how on earth you managed to accumulate so much stuff?
Today was one of those days for me. I cannot explain how it happened, especially since I'm quite the minimalist when it comes to home decor, but my writing desk had been in utter chaos since before Christmas, and the mess taking residence on the display cupboard in the second bedroom seemed to be growing. I couldn't find things. Stuff was getting lost amongst other stuff. It was a nightmare and it was high time I did something about it!
So today I got organised!
I cleared everything off the writing desk and moved it, piece by piece, to the dining room table, organising by category as I went. Once everything had been removed I dusted, disinfected and then began the far more enjoyable task of putting everything back onto the desk, but this time everything had its place. Whatever I don't need on a day-to-day basis has been packed away and only those items pertaining to the task of writing remain. Perhaps I'll find myself sending a torrent of letters this week, now that I have the space in which to write them.
I cleared everything off the writing desk and moved it, piece by piece, to the dining room table, organising by category as I went. Once everything had been removed I dusted, disinfected and then began the far more enjoyable task of putting everything back onto the desk, but this time everything had its place. Whatever I don't need on a day-to-day basis has been packed away and only those items pertaining to the task of writing remain. Perhaps I'll find myself sending a torrent of letters this week, now that I have the space in which to write them.
It was the same sad state of affairs in the spare room: The display cupboard we keep in there (on account of it not actually fitting anywhere else due to its size) had been lost under paper, loose recipes, books, magazines, paint cards and shop catalogues, paperwork and what is supposed to be our bushfire survival kit - only half done (there is a list in aforementioned kit of the things currently missing from said kit, so in the event of a bushfire I at least know what it was I was supposed to take with me).
The loose recipes were the most time-consuming: I sorted them into categories and then put them into an arch lever file. After that I cleared everything else off the cupboard, dusted and made space for the books and magazines. Anything that didn't have a home now does, and everything is stacked neat and tidy - there should be no excuses for not being able to find anything.
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the clutter piles up, especially when you've been stuck inside almost every day for near on a month. But at least the weather provides the perfect excuse for a bit of spring midsummer cleaning. I don't know about you, but decluttering, being organised and having routine and purpose is almost therapeutic.
Wouldn't you agree?
Wouldn't you agree?
Oh Gosh, I feel like this all the time! I was just thinking about how much I need to sort out and re-organise, I think the "after" photo of your desk has just inspired me!
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying reading your blog Sarah, good luck keeping up your neat working space!
Zoe xx
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Hi Zoe,
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It's good to declutter and organise as I find it helps you focus on the more enjoyable things in life, like being creative. I think that's why I like being organised: It has such wonderful outcomes!
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As you know, I am an absolute fan of the clean and declutter. And an even greater fan of the delightful sense of achievement one feels afterwards! Congratulations on all your hard work.
ReplyDeleteAnd also? Serious giggles at your knowing what to take in a bushfire comment...
With the whole bushfire survival kit, I spent at least two whole days conjuring up the most horrific scenarios inside my head that I convinced myself we needed one. Then I lost interest and now keep forgetting to actually finish putting it together. I am so easily distracted.
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Yes I agree, so you have caught the de clutter bug too!
ReplyDeleteI am going to have a "get rid or unwanted stuff" garage sale at some point if you want to dispose of anything :)
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Let me know the date and I will have an absolute ball clearing out the cupboards. And the BiR. And under the bed.
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I feel almost choked by the clutter in our house...I know alot of it is child related and Im working on it, three children accumulates alot of stuff...especially when you cant get rid of things because of the younger children still using...but its a work in progress, a little at a time...I love the feeling after I have cleaned my craft area , its like when it is a mess, I cant create, and when it is all clear its like creativity flows again............
ReplyDeleteI've noticed that children are good at creating clutter. As are Spoodle-dogs, but to a slightly less extent. ;)
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Oh, there's the desk that I so very much covet! Hello again, (I wish you were) my old friend. ;)
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