While prepping for the fall season, I've found myself craving organization and desiring to live with less. I felt an huge sense of relief after tackling my bedroom closets last month and I've noticed a lightness in my step that wasn't there before. Unfortunately, my basement storage remains untouched and I'm eager to set aside time to purge, purge, purge...
I mean, do I really need a bag to hold other bags? Will I ever use those knick knacks wrapped in tissue paper? And, is it absolutely necessary for a young single gal like myself to have 2 Christmas trees and oodles of boxes filled with holiday decorations?
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| Cubby Organizer, solid/hand-distressed mahogany, Pottery Barn |
I want to need to live with less in storage and more on display. Like this inspiration image above (from Pottery Barn): I love the idea of celebrating the things you love by having a special place for them. I want to enjoy the things I own. What I don't want, is for these things to own me by stealing storage space and weighing me down.
House & Home Editor, Suzanne Dimma, reaffirmed my need for order in her article "The Changing Seasons" for this month's H&H Editor's Page (October 2012 issue). In her write-up, Suzanne puts an unexpectedly creative spin on fall cleaning. I love the sense of possibilities and room for play that she suggests can result from a good clean-up. The article has me completely energized and excited to get to work. All I need to do now is find the time!
What about you? Do you have any fall cleaning planned?
I definitely have the Fall Cleaning bug too. At the top of my list are the closets (as usual) and the kitchen counter.
ReplyDeleteYes...closets are always a big one...I am glad to have the initial clean-up of these bast me. But I know I can do a better job so I'm sure I'll return to these as soon as the basement's been tackled!
DeleteAh yes, the burst of inspiration, the boost of energy, waiting for the TIME to actually put then into action ... hoping the TIME arrives before the inspiration and energy run out. There's the rub! :)
ReplyDeleteBTW, what a great spin on the old curio cupboard - love it.
So true! I'm worried I might not get to it soon enough. There's always something just a tad more "pressing" than cleaning.
DeleteI love Pottery Barn's cubby organizer. It would look beautiful in the apartment where I live...
Oh don't remind me ....... when I get back, perhaps I feel more inspired to get my pesky shelves in order in my office. The sit behind me so I don't get that "cluttered" mental feeling thank goodness.
ReplyDeleteYou're so smart Tracey...it's always a good idea to face away from the ugly. LOL.
DeleteLove the cubby organizer. I have one but its from Ikea and its currently packed with bird cages, vases, jars .....all my event planning/design stuff . Which i totally need to reorganize and categorize. I love fall cleaning but this year's cleaning is going to be crazy
ReplyDeleteSounds delightful...it's fun that you can display the lovely things you work with each day!
DeleteFall is always the perfect time to organize!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is!
DeleteI've been eyeing that cubby organizer too. I have so many little things I've collected that need a home...
ReplyDeleteHi Erica! Welcome here...thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment. Your little collections would look so great corralled on this cubby organizer...you should totally make the plunge and purchase one! ;)
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