Re: Excellent advice for a relaxing home

CAMOGIRL · ‎09-14-2010

I am definitely an unmade made culprit... I go thru times of making it up and it looks nice and then I go for awhile without making it up -laziness?, don’t not really care?, both??. I have been doing this for several years now... and, I was taught at a very early age to make my bed every morning not unless I was sick and still in it. You know, the perfect corners, sheets pulled tight and tucked under, pillows fluffed, bedspread on straight...

So, what am I going to do this morning as soon as my husband gets up - yep, make that bed!!! 😀

-Texas Hill Country-

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

@AuntG wrote:
Childhood toys take me to a happy place so I'd have a hard time parting with them.

that's good to keep them then

I think the point here was that they often may not and people keep them anyway,

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

@NorthernLights wrote:
Honestly, I could always learn a thing or two about keeping my home more organized. But what really keeps it relaxing is a moderate amount of guests.

In this same vein for me, it's the phone not ringing. (My add and bold).

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

Enjoyed the article...Thanks for sharing

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

Wonderful article! But some of these are difficult! At least for me. I am a keeper. My husband gets rid of too much and I keep too much. One of the things I attribute it to, is the fact that growing up, I didn't have a lot. My parents were not well off and we got what we needed and a few treats here and there. But when I got something I really liked -- say a new pair of shoes -- I was hesitant to wear them because I was afraid they would get ruined or worn out and then I would not get another pair! I have this hang up now. If 1 is good, then 2, 3 and more is better! I feel like I am over-compensating.

I have seen pictures of homes or actually been in people's homes and had this instant feeling of relaxation or contentment. I couldn't even put my finger on why they made me feel this way. Some homes were very sparse and some had a lot of stuff!

I keep things as a way to keep me connected to times gone by, people who are no longer here, and past experiences.

I have a strong connection to my "stuff." I wish I didn't. Yes, I do feel I border at times on having a problem but so far these things give me comfort!

And as for my home being relaxing --- for the most part, it is! I do want to get rid of some things though to make it feel even more relaxing and open!

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin

Teddie · ‎03-10-2010

@DREAMON wrote:
The stacks of paper in my office make me tense as all get out. I can't wait till I get caught up with work and have that lifted. I love the Holidays but that combined with the end of the year make paperwork crazy.
I can't wait to get my relaxing home office back.

Me too, @DREAMON

My home office is bothering me tremendously. When I’m running around cleaning up the house, any paperwork I find goes into the office onto the desk. Then I shut the door to that room. I used to be meticulous about that room and my desk. Everything was organized and put away. Now the desk has become a dumping place for all the paperwork. I don’t like the feeling of disorganization. That is one of my projects to hit.

Harpa · ‎03-10-2010

I really agree with the excess television (radio or other) noise! I can't listen to music casually like my DH can. (I guess because I'm a musician.)

No TV in our living room, that's for sure!

The rest of the list pretty much doesn't apply to me, since I'm a person of peace, harmony & generally no clutter.

Karie2022 · ‎03-26-2010

@Snicks1 wrote:
@feline groovy, I would agree with almost all of this. Although I have never really understood the "bring you joy" theory, in anything, other than people. lol

I dislike clutter a lot, so I don't have every surface covered in "decor". Less decor also makes for easier, faster cleaning, which, while it's a necessary daily evil, it also doesn't bring me joy.

Anyway, thanks for posting the article, I found it interesting to read,

Have a good weekend.

This^^ the less stuff one has everywhere the cleaner the house looks; I also hate clutter, makes me crazy and stressed, but I’m ocd so that plays into it I’m sure😂 I have a bakers rack that has very little on it, drives my mother crazy, she thinks it should be full of items...different strokes I guess

Take time every day to enjoy where you are without a need to fix it

DREAMON · ‎03-09-2010

@Teddie wrote:
@DREAMON wrote:
The stacks of paper in my office make me tense as all get out. I can't wait till I get caught up with work and have that lifted. I love the Holidays but that combined with the end of the year make paperwork crazy.
I can't wait to get my relaxing home office back.
Me too, @DREAMON

My home office is bothering me tremendously. When I’m running around cleaning up the house, any paperwork I find goes into the office onto the desk. Then I shut the door to that room. I used to be meticulous about that room and my desk. Everything was organized and put away. Now the desk has become a dumping place for all the paperwork. I don’t like the feeling of disorganization. That is one of my projects to hit.

I hear ya.....We own a business and the office is in our home. I try to keep it as organized as possible but this time of year is the worst.

Good Luck with your organization.