Home Organization (and Dejunking)

So, we seem to have an issue of not taking of 'stuff' as it comes into the house. Therefore, it tends to get stuck in corners and edges of rooms and stacked on counters and shelves. Which I absolutely hate! Have you seen Labrynth? Do you remember when she is being 'brainwashed' through the dancing dream and ends up in her bedroom. An old lady comes in and starts reminding her of all her 'stuff' that she just loves. When she refuses to forget about her brother and then all the walls start caving in with stuff from a junkyard........long story to describe the feeling I get when we get too much 'stuff' in our house and it doesn't get organized. The stuff just starts caving in on me.

So, I joined a 21 day organization challenge found at this blog:

I have yet to really get on board, but I'm trying! Some of the stuff I've already done and some I desperately need to do. It's Saturday today .... my goal is to get some of this done.

Oh, and I also want to paint my living room a delicious shade of yellow. AND make some furniture from www.ana-white.com. I have no idea when I'll get that done! But here's to a new year and new goals!

One Step at a Time

After feeling completely overwhelmed for the month of September and going into October, I finally am feeling better and actually have a desire to get things done. Hallelujah! (I think kicking the strep helped and possibly even a sinus infection.)

As I've looked around the house, I realize that I have a lot of project in-the-works. Mom - does this sound familiar? :) So, I decided that I needed to complete one at a time, as much as I was reasonable. So, right now, I am spending time to get the can rotators completed.....I need about 25 of them. Whew! It's quite a bit of work and I have to let the glue dry before putting the cans on. Needless to say, I'm learning a little bit of patience.

At the same time, I've gotten Halloween costumes done (luckily not a ton of sewing this year) and I have to get two birthdays planned and executed. Ah, October, such a busy month for us. But I love it and wouldn't replace it for anything. The kids really enjoy it and I love watching them have fun.

Next, I'm hoping that I'll be able to repaint the living room, entryway, and hall. But we shall see what's in the budget for new paint. I'm excited that I have a plan though. I created a 'mood board' inspired by this website: http://moodboards.younghouselove.com/ and am looking forward to seeing it come together. It's been a fun process of discovering what Leon and I like and hoping we can find something that will look good together.

I can't believe what I used to get accomplished......I've got to find my groove again. :)