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The magic of tidying

The magic of tidying

Decluttering and minimising. Taking control of house and garden, nurturing body and soul. I've read Marie Kondo and read a little on a related Swedish method and feel inspired. I've been a borderline hoarder and lived with depression for too long and want to take the initiative. Has anyone done this? Or is there anyone who'd like to try with me?

I've sorted my books and uni notes. I've decided to sell some furniture when lockdown lifts. But the other papers and STUFF in the house and the jungle outside have me beaten atm. Some mutual encouragement and support is the only thing that's going to get me through. I know I'll have to face some decisions like "will I ever use that fabric stash" or "how many books in the TBR ,pile is too many" or "where do I start in the kitchen". Boxing isn't the answer, it was a temporary reprieve.

It's going to be a contest between my commitment to getting sorted and the looming possibility of having to move and downsize for my health. Having control of my space will be a win in either the old space or a new one.

Setting goals. Celebrating achievements. Sharing life hacks. Is anyone on board?

Dimity.

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Wow @Dimity @you have been working hard. It can be great with less clutter. Striking a good balance seems key. Dont get rid of everything.

@PeppyPatti that photo looks like a tidy room!

I am enjoying my declutterred front garden atm. Rearranging plants a little to fill in spaces… my old divide and replant. No need to shop lol.

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We are racing off to Freo to visit my ex husband because he drove into 2 cars. Booked into dentist 8.30 am. Once I get amount it will cost for dentist, I'll write back 😁

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Hello @PeppyPatti , @Dimity , @Appleblossom , @TAB , @Glisten 😎

Heyyy @Jynx how did your week go ?

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@Shaz51 hey!!

My week went... well er, it went! Hahaha I definitely got lost in an ADHD hurricane of random pottering and vague sorting... Did NOT finish by a very long mile but I made a start! And I did fully finish clearing out, consolidating, and sorting my pantry! Got some new spice racks and some baskets to help keep things neat, so it's feeling a lot more manageable, and also freed up some shelf space - which will then sorta have a ripple effect where I can keep shifting stuff into spaces as they free up.

I think the main thing is that the process has been initiated, so I can keep chipping away at it whenever I have the energy 😉

How's your week been?

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VHS 📼 Case Repurposed for samples.

Hello @Shaz51 @Dimity @Jynx @PeppyPatti @Appleblossom @Former-Member @Emelia8 @oceangirl @Historylover

I find comfort in living simply. I was using a VHS case to hold my makeup brushes.

Moved my makeup, brushes and pencils to a Toiletries Fold Out Hanging Bag.

Put my little samples in the VHS 📼 case.

 

 

 

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Oh wow @Glisten that's really clever!! Love me a good storage solution, and even moreso when it's been upcycled!

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Hello @Shaz51 @Appleblossom @PeppyPatti @Jynx @Glisten @NatureLover @TAB

Well done on the pantry @Jynx . I'm just starting on my pantry and find I have oodles of teas.

Clever idea @Glisten . I've simplified my life further and thrown out most of my make-up.

Today I got 3 boxes, 2 small bags and other stuff to the opshop and maxxed out my rubbish bin. I had help in the house - I couldn't see the cobwebs.

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well done @Dimity ive managed to cram a lounge and a kitchen cabinet in my small house over last couple months. now got to sort spare room (where I threw everything to make room) and look at re-arranging bedroom to get some floor space

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The kitchen cabinet would be good @TAB .

I'm working on my spare room too. Threw out quite a bit today. Unfortunately it's filĺing up again with boxes from offsite.

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Thanks @Dimity!

Ooh a tea stash!! Love that! I found I had way too many doubles of spices haha, guess I better get cooking!

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