Rearranged long dresser top: Copyright © Phyllis Wheeler, 2016 |
Mystery corner clutter: Copyright © Phyllis Wheeler, 2016 |
Full view mystery corner "before": Copyright © Phyllis Wheeler, 2016 |
Two of the containers were full of weird stuff (from old love notes to painting supplies to an organic buckwheat pillow). There was even a box full of notes from books I read long ago (the box fit inside another box - boxes within boxes!). So I put away the keepers that belonged elsewhere (none of it belonged in the corner) and added the rest to the recycling or donation bags (recycling is in the kitchen and donation is in the office).
The white basket is currently being used for new items that need to be washed before used. I like to save the environment and money by doing fuller loads of wash so I wait until I have enough of the new item(s)' color (new things often bleed when washed for the first time) to make it worthwhile. I relocated that basket to the other side of the hamper so it's not one of the first things you see when walking in the bedroom.
Full view mystery corner "after": Copyright © Phyllis Wheeler, 2016 |
Lessons learned/Tips:
- Shutting the lid on things makes them look neater (see the hamper open vs closed in above photos)
- Having the floor clear makes the whole area look better
- Less is more when it comes to the floor
Related posts:
Dresser clutter: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2016/01/clutter-clean-in-2016-first-project-top.html
Old hamper arrangement: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2014/08/my-simplifying-home-journey-week-7-day-7.html
Cabinet clutter: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2015/02/clearing-cabinet-clutter-clutter.html
Closet clutter: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2015/07/from-disaster-to-delight-organized.html
Since I don't wear make up, and like to read, I'd make it a reading nook :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam :-) I do wear makeup, although not as often as I used to. I think a reading nook would be a more welcoming entry to the room too so am leaning that way. Just need a slim enough comfy chair to make it work. Hope all is well with you and your kitties!
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