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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 @Shaz51 @Ru-bee @Glisten @Meowmy @NatureLover

So far I have written on about 39 cards to start. Next I will decorate them with pretty flowers in the corners. I will paint white flowers and then put a touch of colour on each petal.

 

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Wow @Oaktree 39 different ideas for cleaning jobs!?

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@Oaktree I suggest: Take the Nick-Nack closest to you and throw it in the bin.

Nick-Nacks are a human pestilence.

A home needs space, flow and balance.

G

@Dimity @Shaz51 @Ru-bee @NatureLover

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@Glisten hahaha I'm so far along the opposite end of the scale, I LOVE me some knick-knacks! I actually hate minimalism so much, give me colour and complexity any day!!

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@JynxI’m sorry I can never come to your house for dinner 😆

We can still be friends. Don’t talk about Nick-Nacks.

G lol

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@Glisten 🤣🤣 oh no are we gonna have to throw down? A knick-knack war? What if I told you about all the random lil bits on every flat surface of my home? Actually I won't do that, I don't wanna torture you 😝

Always friends! Never knick-knack pals. Got it!

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@Jynx too funny 🤣

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Knick-knacks are all I have, no heirlooms of value. I value their associations.

I got the gutters cleaned today. I had a blocked downpipe. Everything was full of leaves.

Tomorrow I'll get more boxes of books out of storage. I'm not sure I'll be able to deal with them.

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I haven't been able to face this next batch of boxes yet.

I got some snapdragon and primula seedlings today. I've avoided gardening for a while so I hope I'm up to it.

I'd like to get some cellular blinds but I'll need a big effort to clear space for measuring and installation.

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