Five Days to a Fresh Start
December 26, 2009
I don’t know about you, but after the fun and festivities of Christmas, I start to look to the calendar, and think of ways to improve the balance in my life by decluttering my home. Come January, I can’t help but focus on simplifying everything. After all of the rushing, decorating, baking and eating that comes with the holidays, I want nothing more than to clean, get rid of clutter, and get organized !
I want to live by the words of William Morris: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”
So I’ve decided before I start up on any more home improvement projects next year, I’m going to dedicate five days in January to achieving some sense of order at home.
It’s ambitious. I’m not sure if I can even accomplish it, but I’m sure going to give it a try.
Tackle a closet, a room, or your entire house ! Won’t you join me in this grand attempt to declutter, organize, and start fresh ?
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What a great plan! Hubby’s laid off this week, so I’m going to try and start this project while he’s off (and can help with the kiddos). Thanks!
what a great way to kick off the year!! and i LOVE the graphic you made!
It sounds fab, but if you don’t mind, I’ll skip the January 8th activity
wow, you are so ambitious! It all sounds great but I don’t think I can keep up! I’ll try though!
I really can’t wait to see you do this project! I’m going to join you a little later in the month, hopefully after learning from all your hints and tips. I moved back home after 3 years of undergrad, from a full house to one room and bathroom. Didn’t realized I’d collected so much stuff in art school. Now I’m through my MFA and most of the way through my PhD and I’ve gotten slews more! It’s absolutely overwhelming. I can’t just say I’m going to clean my room or closet today because they’re trying such large tasks that they’ll take several days full time on their own. And it’s even more daunting because I’ll hopefully be moving in a few months to an even smaller 400sq foot apartment. MEEP!
What I’m trying to say is HELP (and thanks).
Wow, sounds very ambitious! I would need a week for each step, except the donate/recycle part.
Sounds like a plan! Sign me up! only wish someone could come and do it for me!
Great idea. I like to do the same thing in January. Looking forward to fresh start in a fresh year.
Debbie
I posted about you at my blog!
I love this idea and wanted to share it!
Thanks!
I’ll hop on that train with you! I’m more excited than usual about a new year and a new beginning! Thanks for outlining the days for me! It’s a great starting point for everyone.
I so started this immediately on Saturday…. who could wait till the New Year! But it felt greatttt!!!
Maybe I have more to add to the donating section!
I would love to join you! We’re in the process of moving and I’ve been looking for ways to declutter.
Sounds like a wonderful idea to me!! I have some closets that need some TLC!!
Yes! Yes!! Count me in! I was already creating my “To-do List”!
I’ll join in! My busy season at work will have just ended and my apartment will need a nice refresher after months of neglect.
When you clean out the closets and donate can you please add your goodies to the Etsy Shop! I check all the time for updates but would love some new adds!!!!
ps- I hope you are feeling better from your flu….hopefully in time for christmas morning with the kiddos!
Hi there. Saw us linked together over at BlogHer and came over for a peek. I’ve already begun – and it feels so good. My kids are learning the art of letting go, too!
Happy New Year. Love, Sandy
I had bookmarked your site back sometime ago and am just now getting around to reading some of your back posts. This one really got my attention, as I was making a list today of things I want to accomplish in the near future and do a post about my “good” intentions, in hopes of it motivating me. I am bad about making “to do” lists and just adding more to the list instead of marking things off that have been done. Hope to get more done in the near future.
Happy New Year!
Glenda
I LOVE this. I am so wishing we had great weather for a smashing yard sale. We just moved and as things come out of the boxes there are items that don’t have a home in this new house. Might just have to take you up on this spring cleaning offer. Thanks for the gentle nudge
count me in! i made a reminder for my fridge to keep me focused. i tend to get to one room and want to do it all then run out of steam…