We've only lived in our house for a year, but it's amazing how messy things can get. I have a wonderfully big storage room in our new house, which is the repository for anything we can't find a place for. Some of it is logical: craft supplies, Christmas stuff, camping gear, and all my inventory for when I speak (I have to have multiple copies of my 5 books and all my CDs and DVDs on hand, and it takes up a lot of room). Last Christmas this room was gorgeous. But it just went downhill from there. So I spent all day tackling it. I'm going to show the before and after pictures together so you can get a sense of what I did. Here's what greets you when you walk in. Before then after.
Here's what greets you when you turn to your left.   I can't believe how much better it feels!
I have a friend who is moving after over a decade in the same house, and she's cleaning out her storage area for the first time. She's having a horrible time at it. I've just decided that you have to do each room at least once a year, or it gets out of hand. This week we also have to move all our stuff out of my main floor because we're having hardwood put in. So I get to weed through all my books and knick knacks, too! It's amazing how there actually is a place for stuff, if you organize it. You don't have to just throw it on the ground! And when you tidy up, a lot more fits. Off to do the books... Thanks for stopping by! Why don't you look around a bit? And don't miss my book giveaway! Labels: nesting, Tackle it Tuesday |
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You did an awesome job. Looks amazing! And I agree, it's a lot easier if you tackle each room in the house, at least once a year.