So, the first week of the AT Spring Cure is almost over, and it has done me a bit of good already - the theme for the week is Creating Your Vision.
1. Take a good look at your home and make a list of stuff that bothers you.This was easy - I look around here every day and see all the things that bother me. Every time I turn around something is bothering me, as a matter of fact!
- Everything is cluttered.
- Everything needs cleaned.
- There is too much stuff that has no home.
2. What's your ideal vision for your home?This was pretty easy too, as it directly ties into my answers from #1.
- Less clutter: If we don't need it, use it, or truly love it, it shouldn't be here!
- Clean: Not only would I like everything to be clean, I would like everything to be EASIER to clean, so that maybe we'll actually clean more often!
- Organized: Things that are staying need a home, a space where they belong, where they can be put away when we are aren't using them.
3. Inspiration photosI didn't spend a ton of time on finding photos - my Cure is more about cleaning and organizing rather than re-decorating. But I did find a couple things that illustrate my point:
Office View from 314Creations on FlickrI would love to have a bunch of labeled containers. I used to think of that as extreme organizing - taking the personality right out of a room. Now that I have spent the last few years surrounded by STUFF, the idea of neatly compartmentalizing things is much more appealing. It feels serene to me, rather than boring.
Plus, knowing where everything is all the time would just really rock.
Bedroom from TheSmartestFish on FlickrThis was the best photo I could find to represent the feel I want to achieve as much as possible - simple and calm. See how the only thing on the table is the lamp? I'm craving that!
I wish I had a more exciting plan to report on - like remodeling a bathroom or redecorating a living room or bedroom... maybe next year, I've got to get a handle on things as they are first! ;)
Mid-Century Modern Chemex Pyrex Coffee Maker
Vintage Burlap Raffia Melmac Pitcher & Tumblers Set (I listed this pitcher a few weeks ago and it didn't sell, then I found some matching tumblers so I made a set! Love it!)
Vintage West Germany Wood Toy Train Set
Vintage Green Semi-Precious Stone Bracelet
Vintage Rose Quartz Earrings
Mint In Package Vintage Plastic Days Of The Week Barrettes
Office View from 314Creations on Flickr
Bedroom from TheSmartestFish on Flickr
Vintage Butterfly Suncatcher
Vintage Strawberries Suncatcher
Vintage Girl With Kite Suncatcher
I've been planning on doing a hardcore spring cleaning/de-cluttering of my entire house this year, because frankly it is driving me insane. I've got way too much stuff crammed into way too little space, and something's gotta give!
Vintage Green and White Ice Bucket with Matching Tumblers - I've never seen a set like this before, I mean seriously, it doesn't get much better!
Vintage Burlap Raffia Ware Melmac Ice Lip Pitcher - Here's another piece I had never seen before - if you have a set of these mugs or tumblers this pitcher is a must have!
Vintage Pyrex Sunflower Divided Casserole Dish - This one almost found a new home in my cupboard, snatch it up now before I change my mind! ;)
Set of 6 Vintage Thermo-Serv Tumblers - These are soooo 70's cool, and they would make a great set paired with the Burlap pitcher, now that I think about it...
Fire-King Milk Glass Casserole Dish with Leaf Design Lid - Here's another one I've never seen before, the lid has a really pretty raised leaves design!
Vintage Made In Japan Metal Canister Set - These canisters are really unique, they are aluminum with black wheat and trees designs, and they are big - the largest one is a whopping 12" tall!
Vintage Corning Ware Cornflower Blue Toy Dish Set - Isn't this the cutest thing you've ever seen? A little plastic set just like Mommy's!
