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Day 45: Sun Feb 14
I love having fresh flowers in the condo. They add a certain brightness, cheer, and life to the space. Flowers motivate me to declutter and clean so I can have a magazine worthy home.
Valentine's Day is definitely dominated by roses... and while I like roses very much, I have to admit that I adore baby's breath. Humble and delicate, baby's breath reminds me of raw beauty - like picking wildflowers in a field on a warm summer morning type of beauty - and I actually wouldn't mind receiving a big bunch of the little white flowers all on their own.
Anyway, it's late and I'm probably being more melodramatic than I need to be so I'll head to bed now. Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day! If you're interested, you can read a little about mine here.
Day 13. Today FlyLady asks me to do one of Kelly's Missions. It was going to introduce me to how to break our my home into zones. FlyLady promises, that this way we never have to spring clean again! Yay!
There will be a new mission from Kelly each day during the week for whatever zone we are working in. This week's zone is Zone 1- the front porch, entrance, and dining room. From these three we only have the entrance, so I chose the mission that made me clean up the entrance. Kelly challenged me to do this is in less than 15 minutes, but I think it took a bit longer.
I added notes for details and more info.
I hate that poor yellowish light.
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Made as part of the KAL on Ravelry. Here Twitch is modelling a designer (me!) swimming costume.
Completed as part of my DeClutter Session in July.
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Blogged in The Woodwork: CableBox.
I got two Cable Boxes from A+R Store to hide my cables in my home entertainment unit. We’ll have to see if this works out.
White is for the Mac stuff, black for the stereo and game consoles.
It's that time again.......time to get the house cleared of all the post Christmas clutter. There seems to be more than ever this year with all the boxes from Jacks new toys to be taken to the recycling centre.
It is one of my resolutions this year to get the house cleared of all the little bits of clutter that annoy the hell out of me and make it so hard to find stuff. I am a self confessed hoarder but I must admit I always feel a bit better after a good old clear out.
Try a built in wardrobe to help declutter your home with our hallway storage unit complete with fitted sliding doors. This black and white wardrobe with fitted sliding wardrobe doors is a great way to maximise space in your home, as well as being pleasing on the eye.
Decluttered computer cabinet and cleared up the cables. Attached two blocks to the back for easy plugging in of power-supplies.
it needs decorating & i need to make bedding & chair cushions & covers. *rolls eyes*
maybe now i can declutter her playroom a bit & spread things out over the 2 rooms.
i'm going to use the navy & red turtle & mushroom fabric in this photo for her bedding.
busy, busy day full of cleaning, babysitting, and bible study. i got these shelves (to the right) for my clothes to try and declutter my room. it is working thus far!
Watch Jamie unearth valuable treasures from closets as she organizes to find you, save you and make you money. Tips from her newest book Stop Throwing Money Away.
Trying to declutter our belongings at the moment. Books, clothes, boxes, cables, DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes (!)..........etc. Anything that hasn't been used over the last year will get recycled, given away, sold, or thrown in the bin.
Oh yeah, apologies for not visiting your streams. My work - home life is currently way off balance. Sigh.
10 Minutes to Declutter: Pens and Pencils.
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Today’s items were gleaned from all over the house over the weekend. I combined the 2 days as we had been out and about. I had intended on concentrating on one room at a time, but as I was up in the loft I found a couple of bits and also some in the spare bedroom that I’m trying to tidy up ready for my 6-month old grandson to stay tomorrow.
From top left:
A giant Nemo balloon that has lost its buoyancy. We bought this for the baby, but the gas has nearly all gone and he doesn’t float any more. This I will have to pop and see if I can use any of the bits in my crafting. If not it will have to go in the rubbish bag.
A black panther soft toy. This I found in a bag in the loft. It’s not needed so I will give it to the charity we support for their soft toy tombola in November.
I also found the other soft toy with it, so that will also go to the charity.
A metal tin. Useful to put things in, but I have hundreds of such receptacles! My mum will have this, she’s always after more storage containers.
A babies’ names book. My daughter had this before she had the baby, and we don’t need it now. I will take this along to Oxfam.
A ‘chick novel’ – this has been read by me and my daughter, so we don’t want to hang on to it. I will take this along to Oxfam too.
A lavender bag that has lost its smell. It is made really nicely, but as it has no smell it isn’t much use. I will put this in the textile recycling bag.
A sympathy card with CD. I bought this earlier in the year as an emergency card, but I managed to make one so I don’t need this one any more. I will take this to Oxfam.
A velvet type scarf. This was a birthday present from someone a few years ago. I have never worn it as I don’t really wear scarves, so I’ll take it along to Oxfam as well.
A fun bag. I bought this in Marbella, Spain, as I needed something on the spur of the moment. Used it for one week then it got relegated into the loft. I will put this on Freecycle.
That concludes the weekend’s finds. A few more unwanted things gone from the house and it is beginning to look a bit tidier!
I got back from our cabin and received all these wonderful gifts...been crazy busy, daughter just returned after being away for three weeks...think I have been doing laundry for a week straight :)
I will thank you all personally just wanted to give everyone a quick thank you now!!
I am
Still working on everyone's gift that I haven't sent out yet, so sorry I am so delinquent I usually never fall behind...I need to destress, declutter and get better organized ( i used to be soo good, but I haven't had a two year old in a while lol)
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When it comes to aesthetically pleasing architectural works, wood has become the preferred choice because of its affordability and design. One such work or platform is the decking. Your own decking will be the heart and foundation for social gatherings, from the usual Sunday family brunches to special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings.
And with social gatherings come the unpredictability of human interaction: desegregated trash, spills of various liquids, the inevitable wear and tear of the wood itself (not to mention the pesky termites), etc. With all these external factors that could ruin your beautiful and memorable gathering spot, maintaining and cleaning your decking is a must.
One may think that the good ol’ soap and scrub method could solve every cleaning issue. However, a decking is more sensitive and complicated than you think. Below are the materials and steps to properly clean a deck.
Materials:
Gloves
You’ll need to suit up your hands with gloves to give you a good grip when doing the cleaning. They’ll also provide protection from blisters and wounds.
Broom
You have to make sure that the smallest of dust bunnies and the bigger piles of leftovers are swept away before you do any scrubbing.
Bucket
This makes a good container for water and soap cleaners.
Mask
You don’t need to get a gas mask; just get one that’ll protect you from allergens so as not to awaken that roaring rhinitis.
Hose/Spray
A bucket is helpful, but for a wide decking, making sure to rid it off of soap requires a lot of water.
Assorted Brushes
Opt for those with stiff bristles to effectively remove hard-etched stains.
Deck Cleaner Chemicals
You just need to get oxygen/household bleach.
Steps:
1. Declutter your decking
Stowaway prized possessions and delicate objects to protect them from being damaged. Segregate and separate the trash.
But before starting cleanup duty, gear up first by putting on the mask and gloves.
2. Scrape and sweep
Sweep off dirt on the flooring using the broom or let your vacuum cleaner do the job. Look for any traces of moss and mould and carefully scrape off, especially on hard-to-see areas. Do another sweep again to remove excess dirt from the brushing and scraping.
3. Rub and scrub
With your bucket, you can now mix a cleaning solution that could help clean the decking thoroughly. Oxygen bleach with sodium bicarbonate is advisable for wood decking, due to its effective formula for organic stains and mould.
Organic laundry detergent works well, too. Avoid using chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite) as it could pose health risks such as skin, eye, and lung irritation.
With the solution and the brush, scrub the top part, going down in intervals. Rinse thoroughly after each scrub. The water hose works perfectly and efficiently for faster rinsing.
4. Let dry for a day or two (or more)
Leave your deck after cleaning it for a day to make sure it dries. See if there are any areas you have missed with your scrubbing. If you’re pleased with the results, let it dry for 3 days to 1 week.
To preserve the overall lifespan and quality of your decking, make sure to clean it at least twice a year. Make sure the drying time is long enough to leave a natural look for the wood.
Ignore the worn out coffee table. Hopefully it will be replaced this year. I have found the two styles of glasses this past year. They are fun to have. I have packed most everything away for now. I haven't been able to thrift in a while due to my low white blood count and risk of infection. I was putting things away in storage to declutter a bit but had to stop that too since I got to weak. I hope now that spring is here I can get outside for a nice walk and fresh air. It is nice to have the photo to reference what I have. I would like to find a glass caddy that these glasses would fit into. It would make it nice to carry them out to the patio when we have company.
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A hair dryer holder is the perfect accessory to a good hair dryer because it is really convenient and declutters your room in instant. Not only that but it can effectively become your second or third hand. Some people call it their styling assistant, or styling extension, and with good reason.
Hair blow dryers are an everyday accessory that people simply can't be without. If you only want to dry your hair on the quick, it is perfect. If you also want to style your hair using a hair dryer and a comb, it is perfect for that as well. People are using it for one or the other every day. This is why a hair dryer holder is such a popular tool in many households and of course, in most respectable professional hair salons.
Here are the two main types of Hair Dryer Holder available on the market today:
Hair Dryer Stand
You can easily mount the hair dryer stand on the wall (wall mount), or if you don't want to drill holes in your wall, you can have the type that can be placed on the floor or on your counter or desk.
It can practically hold any types of hair blow dryers, including narrow or quite ones, including compact and portable hair dryers.
It is very flexible, allowing a wide angle tilting in any direction of your choosing.
It can easily give a steam of hot air without the need of actually holding it. If you have problems with movement (such as arthritis) or strength in your hands, this is for you.
It is quite durable and can last you for a long time
Hair Dryer Storage Holder
This is more than just a stand, it can hold many other hair styling accessories and it is usually either an elegant tall box or a fancy metal coil.
Metal baskets or plastic baskets which have the property of deflecting heat coming from the blow dryer. You can additionally store a curling iron or some other hair styling or hair care accessories in them, such as being also the perfect curling iron holder, flat iron holder or hair straightener among others. Such a basket is a great organizers to own for saving space.
Chrome wall holders have a ring that allows placing the hair dryer nose-first in them. You can either hang them on the wall as wall mounted holders, or from the counter side. I personally prefer the basket variety as it more than just a blow dryer holder. When you have a hair dryer holder you will realize how much easier your hair styling will become and how much time you save in the process as well, not to mention the de-cluttering effect such a bathroom accessory will have. Particularly if you buy the metal basket, you can place many things on it that will effectively free up your counter, desk or table surface.
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march 11, 2007 -
his & hers brekkies.
this photo proves how much we REALLY need to buy a new dining table!
we eat on the coffee table in the living room so often that i've put a table cloth and placemats there and we just go for it. it's become that place in the house where everything ends up- mail, dvds, cds, random boxes, phones, newspapers, remotes, etc. it's time to reorganize our living space and declutter!
as you can tell- i got the diet portion of frenchies with lite syrup, and he got the huge portion complete with lots of bacon and gobs of melted butter. ahhh, to be a guy with a slim waist and ridiculously fast metabolism :P
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How to Save and Make Money When Decluttering?
People embark on a decluttering enterprise together with all the excitement and the efficacy of an expert. Whether they believe it is time for a significant spring cleaning or they've eventually come to a stage where start the so much expected renovation job can't be postponed, all of a sudden, eliminating unwanted stuff becomes crucial, but not when you decide to hire a trusted junk removal Sydney firm.
There are several methods and avenues that you can take to be able to discard bulky household things in Sydney, from applying for a jump, which the local council finally delivers for you personally, to hiring an expert junk removal Sydney service supplier to eliminate your weary furniture, where you'd pay just for the specific number of rubbish that's eliminated. There's also the self-disposal of waste choice, also, but having said that, you want to get a trailer or even a van to carry your crap into a local waste transport center.
All of the aforementioned junk clearance choices don't come loose, so before you settle what is the finest and also the cheapest waste removal alternative for you, here's what you could do in order to save or even make some cash in the procedure.
Scrap Your Metal
You've updated your transport means a almost year before, but still can't give up your old automobile. An automobile moving service won't just eliminate your unused car at no cost, however you'll get paid in money simultaneously. Use the money to finance the crap clearance venture farther on or spend it in whatever priority job you've got in your mind. In addition, you will spare some space in your garage by means of your old vehicle. Dig around in the exact same garage and you may well find additional metallic artifacts, rusting from the corner.
Rather than leaving everything to the last minute in effort to declutter your house in 1 afternoon, which will inevitably cost you a buck or 2, be prudent and plan ahead. Give yourself a brief time period and market a few of your furniture, electronics and sports equipment on the internet or at the local newspaper. Hopefully, some of it's going to sell. There are loads of people watching out for secondhand furniture and employed stuff.
Again, decluttering your house in a wise and affordable manner necessitates preparation. Anything you can't market, simply give to friends or to people in need.
In case you've got the handyman soul or even the smallest flair for the arts, then why not have a go at producing something special, aesthetic and helpful at precisely the exact same moment. This may be a few ottoman seats, made from a knackered tires or some unique book shelf, awakened by changing an old ladder - the net is offering various craft ideas and interesting resources to find some inspiration out of.
Boost your Craft
You may brave it and create further the aforementioned tip by attempting to sell your revamped crap. This manner, you aren't just eradicating unsightly old things out of your house in a green and environmentally friendly manner, but in exactly the exact same time, you're improving your financial circumstance. As we've already said, the recently acquired funds could go towards the refurbishment of the obsolete home inside.
My final bit of advice might not even reflect or have an immediate influence on the procedure for creating more space on your home by decluttering, but it pertains to making the ideal option, as it pertains to being not just eco-amicable, but in addition money-smart. Simply create the custom of composting almost all of your green waste, like grass clippings, tree trimmings, twigs and tiny branches by simply mixing it together with another organic household garbage (spoiled fruit and veg, peels and inedible food) and utilize it in order to fertilize your vegetable patch. Well, nothing new there, however, there are lots of individuals amassing unnecessarily mounds of green waste and filling out their prepaid green waste bins up with fresh garden issue, that's, clearly, obviously prone to decomposition.
When you've sorted, recycled, re-purposed and marketed anything you can, you can, then, choose the ideal solution that you eliminate any unwanted crap that you couldn't figure out how to discard.
This was an interesting shoot. I had all of 45 minutes to shoot the home. I wont go into the details of the situation but that what was handed to me; get it done in this amount of time or else... oh, and produce some good images.
I was frantic in the beginning but I settled into a rhythm and was able to shoot the entire house within the time frame. I used no flash in any of the images, it is all ambient with a good amount of PS work to add light. Thankfully the interior lighting in the home was plenty and it was a great time of day to shoot.
My only nitpick was the front exterior was still under construction and therefore there was plastic over the front door, so I was unable to even expose for the exterior then layer it back in. Oh ya, I couldn't touch anything to declutter the rooms... man there were so many rules for this home.
At one time I knew the history behind this smokestack, but I've forgotten it at this point. Needless to say, this is a landmark in our small town. They decorate the top of it for various holidays with lights; it hasn't been decorated for Halloween yet but soon they will be adding the outline of a pumpkin to the top of this and light it up.
I have been slowly reading through the beginning of "Within the Frame", and as I was out there shooting today, I tried to apply what I was learning. I moved around to several different places until I got the perspective I wanted. Then, when I got home, I was reading some more in the book and he was talking about excluding things from the frame and trying color, monochrome and duo tones to see which one draws you into the picture. So, I decided to try it with this shot. I used Lighroom 3 to adjust lighting, clarity and a few other things that I can't remember right at this point, then took it into Photoshop Elements 8 and played with the lighting a bit more, isolating the door to the smokestack to lighten it and make it stand out, lightened the smokestack itself, darkened the sky a bit more, removed a few distracting objects, removed a cable that was coming into the shot, and removed a distracting stick "thing" from the corner of the shot. Took it back to Lightroom and made a couple more adjustments and then uploaded it.
I think that, for my first attempt at trying to "declutter" a shot and achieve what I had in mind, I'm happy with this. I will upload and attach the original in the comments section.
Avoid high moving costs and move efficiently on a budget with our helpful tips below.
1. Move in the Off Season
2. Declutter
3. Don’t Pay for Packing Materials
4. Look at Tax Deductions
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Declutter it if you have a large monitor.