With Christmas over for another year the kids as always were a bit forlorn. I on the other hand was elated. Not because I don't love Christmas but because I get my house back. Well as much back as it will ever be. If Christmas is all about the children than January HAS to be all … Continue reading Taking Back the House
Storage and Organisation
More or Less Part Two
I've been thinking a lot since I wrote this post. Thinking and staring into cupboards and rifling through drawers and wondering if I've even scraped the surface of this decluttering thing. I'm convinced less is more My heart says yes but my cupboards aren't so sure and the drawers say not even nearly. I'm no hoarder, … Continue reading More or Less Part Two
Five Minute Friday – More (or Less)
Five Minute Friday on a Monday night but it still works the same way. Prompt word, five minutes, just write. No overthinking, no over editing. This weeks prompt word is MORE We always think we need more, if not for now then for later, for just in case. Survival instinct I guess - the more … Continue reading Five Minute Friday – More (or Less)
What I Found In September
So time to take a little bit of a gander at what I’ve found in the month just past. Wondering why I do that ?? Well this post will fill you in a bit but really its because like most of you I love a good find - whether its a good book, a good basket, … Continue reading What I Found In September
A Theory On Getting Things Done Twenty Minutes At A Time
Lets just say I get easily distracted.Very easily.I start a task with enthusiasm, often a houseworky type one but before long the whiff of something more interesting or creative and/or pressing has me wandering off and starting on something else before I’m finished the first thing. Anyone else?It happens as well when I have so many … Continue reading A Theory On Getting Things Done Twenty Minutes At A Time
Making Room – DVD Storage That Works
So this ones for when you or your families love of a good movie or 400 is threatening to take over your house. Now I don’t usually do these "this is the answer to all your problems" type posts because it may not be, but this little idea worked a treat at my place so I’m … Continue reading Making Room – DVD Storage That Works
Small Change, Big Difference
It never ceases to amaze me what a difference a small change can make - especially when it comes to our homes and how well a space functions and how much we enjoy it. I’m talking sheer ease and comfort and I've had a perfect example of it here at my place this week. I've … Continue reading Small Change, Big Difference
Shelf Life
About less stuff, making room and the story of a bookshelf. My house is kinda small friend. Not minute, not postage stamp size but small enough that I have to really think about how I organise and arrange everything - you know things like furniture - so that we are not tripping over ourselves all … Continue reading Shelf Life
