The movers are booked for 5th or maybe 9th Feb -long story to do with property managers who don't read emails. I am hoping it can the 9th. I'm in a show on the 6th and moving the day before stresses me out!
So, instead of taking all our crap back and sorting it at the other end, I am using the time I have now being an underemployed bum, to chuck out, tidy and be a bit Maryanne Kondo.
So far, I've got half a bag of scarves and other accessories lined up for the opshop. I've emptied two huge shelves into an under bed container and two small drawers.
I like this very much.
I cannot function in a minimalist space, I prefer a more stimulating environment with the things I need at hand. But it's a fine line between inspiration and overwhelm, and yup, I'm tipped. 2021, I'm going to get that balance back slowly and with care, so I can maintain it.
Also, bring on being in our own space again. A space that in spite of being built to an earlier building code, is not insufferably hot in summer and freezing in winter. That has character, plenty of opening windows, a kitchen that has enough storage in spite of being smaller -so many things I miss.
No, to hell with minimalism.
ReplyDeleteIt's not creative eh. I've been watching the Repair shop and it reminds me of you.
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ReplyDeleteBest of good fortune with the move. Windows that open? Resounding yes. Lots of windows? Ditto. A big bother to do? Oh yes, and I feel for you.
As for clutter, it's in closets, and the basement chockablock, which stresses me out. How dull a life, though, if the house were bare of books, or pictures, or fabrics and thread!
Very best,
Natalie in KY
Oh but the joy of shelves of carded stash! I will post photos of it when it is done! I am having a satisfying time of it - and tomorrow is Fabricabrac which is a stash market event where I hope to come away with empty containers and a few dollars. :)
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