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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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@Dimity @TAB @Appleblossom @PeppyPatti @Glisten @Shaz51

I just moved the rest of the furniture from the area where the air conditioning is going. Just have to sweep and mop the floor.

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..thanks for reminding me , shower has been soaking long enough now lol time for scrubbing and mopping lol @Oaktree @Dimity

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Well done @Oaktree

I vaccummed and washed the floors today

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Well done for getting busy today @TAB @Shaz51

I swept and killed spiders. Just have to mop now. Watching an interesting show on The history of British Burgers

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thanks @Oaktree was unintentional /incidental re my efforts today. wasnt going to do anything

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@Oaktree time to paint the walls?

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@Glisten

I would like to paint the walls but I don’t have the money for the paint. Will have to paint around the aircon at some later date

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@Oaktree You know Bunnings sells heavily discounted cans of paint.

If they have made a mistake in the tint or finish. It might be a satin instead of a matte.

Worth a look 👀

G

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@Glisten

But I know what colour I want. An almost not there grey

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@Glisten

I went and asked hubby about just getting enough paint for that corner but he said no!

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