The past few weeks I have been obsessed with leaves. Autumn leaves. I’m not sure if we are having an unusually gorgeous fall, or if my intent focus on the leaves makes it seem that way. That’s often how it works: the closer you look, the more you see and appreciate
I usually go on a creative bender with quilting, knitting, or sewing. But I’ve finished a lot of things this year, at a cost of deep cleaning time. I’ve done something every day this week to bring the tidy back. Even if I can only do one drawer, that’s progress--and it’s adding up. Today I emptied the coat closet, vacuumed cobwebs from the ceiling, and put things back more orderly than I found then. I discovered a very dusty jacket that I probably haven’t worn in 4 years. Tomorrow I’ll wash it so I can donate it. This weekend I’ll do similar in the living room; I need a very clean space in order to welcome Christmas decorations into it. The lesson I take as a maker of holiday magic, is that it doesn’t just happen--you have to make it happen. I can’t get excited about putting up a tree if I’m worried about cobwebs and clutter; so, this is how it’s got to be.🤷🏻♀️
This is so smart! I am often in a rush to the fun crafting part and neglect the underlying cleaning that needs to happen. Good for you for being methodical about it and getting it done. I hope your holidays are full of magic! (and yes, it's about making it happen, isn't it?). I have a low work week and might be doing my cleaning as well! Thanks for the inspiration!
Tara, this all rings so true. The more look, the more we see. 🙏💛
I usually go on a creative bender with quilting, knitting, or sewing. But I’ve finished a lot of things this year, at a cost of deep cleaning time. I’ve done something every day this week to bring the tidy back. Even if I can only do one drawer, that’s progress--and it’s adding up. Today I emptied the coat closet, vacuumed cobwebs from the ceiling, and put things back more orderly than I found then. I discovered a very dusty jacket that I probably haven’t worn in 4 years. Tomorrow I’ll wash it so I can donate it. This weekend I’ll do similar in the living room; I need a very clean space in order to welcome Christmas decorations into it. The lesson I take as a maker of holiday magic, is that it doesn’t just happen--you have to make it happen. I can’t get excited about putting up a tree if I’m worried about cobwebs and clutter; so, this is how it’s got to be.🤷🏻♀️
This is so smart! I am often in a rush to the fun crafting part and neglect the underlying cleaning that needs to happen. Good for you for being methodical about it and getting it done. I hope your holidays are full of magic! (and yes, it's about making it happen, isn't it?). I have a low work week and might be doing my cleaning as well! Thanks for the inspiration!