Things Too Special to Use

I am not sure if it was dumping the heavy weight of that empty hope or the promise I now can see, way off in the distance, but today, I woke up energized. It's Monday, which recently became family day in my home. It also means chores, laundry, shopping and errands, but it is a … Continue reading Things Too Special to Use →

Candles Were Meant to Be Enjoyed

What is the deal with flat surfaces becoming collection spaces? The more I de-clutter, the more I realize that every inch of flat surface area in my home is covered with stuff - books, hats, papers, flashlights - a variety of items, most of which don't have a home. I have learned on this journey … Continue reading Candles Were Meant to Be Enjoyed →

The More of Less

Somehow the holiday didn't feel the same this year. When you're on a mission to rid your home of excess, it is difficult to receive gifts. You find yourself analyzing each package as you're opening it, evaluating which pile this gift will end up in. Is this a gift that you're going to love and … Continue reading The More of Less →

But First…Coffee

My favorite mornings are the ones where my husband makes us coffee. Oddly enough, since we became the owners of our local coffee shop, those mornings are few and far between. Most days, my husband makes me coffee at our shop, but rarely does he make us coffee at our home. I treasure the mornings … Continue reading But First…Coffee →

I Might Need This Someday…

All of this sorting through stuff has me on the hunt for the root cause of my mild case of hoarding. I have read through #Fearhunters by Noah Elias enough times to understand that most often when we are trying to figure out the root cause of something we should look to the child within. … Continue reading I Might Need This Someday… →

The Journey of One Thousand Things

I arrived home yesterday from several days camping at the beach. With just hours to clean up and get ready for a Christmas party, I knew if I was going to make any headway on my plan to remove one thousand things from my home, I had to do it quick! As soon as the … Continue reading The Journey of One Thousand Things →

Organized Chaos

We've all heard the term, and it sounds catchy. Most recently, I heard someone use the term to describe their library. I understand what is meant by organized chaos, but the truth is that these two words don't really belong in the same sentence. What we are trying to say is that it's a mess, … Continue reading Organized Chaos →

Stop Sweeping it Under the Rug

Growing up, my bedroom was never clean. I always had too much stuff, and I didn't know how to organize well enough to keep my space clean. After I got married, my house was never clean. Yes, I scrubbed the toilets and mopped the floors, but my house never felt clean. It was always cluttered, … Continue reading Stop Sweeping it Under the Rug →

Less is More

I was born in Phoenix, Arizona. I lived there (off and on) for the first nine years of my life. As a child, I didn't pay much attention to the weather. Obviously, I knew it was hot. The few times that I tried to make the trek from our apartment to the laundry room barefoot, … Continue reading Less is More →