I decluttered my bedroom this weekend.
I cleared all unecessary things from the flat surfaces.
I dusted and vacuumed.
It looks really good!
I want to go farther with it....
I want to remove the small wallhanging TV and the DVD player too. It's not hooked up to cable so it is just for watching movies while I fold the laundry in there. T hits the hay way too early (same time as the kids) so I never get to watch movies with him there at night.
I'd love to remove one of the dressers, so I need a different place to put my beloved PJs so I can have a sleek little nightable instead. If I can pare down my closet even farther, it may be do-able.
I have to make some tough choices for bed coverings. I love to look of many throw pillows and changing the bed cover from time to time. BUT I want to space more than the pretty things. I have to decide what I am keeping (maximum 2 pillows, maximum 2 covers).
Yes, I think a minimalist bedroom may be just wonderful, restful, no distractions, easy to clean!
That is the beginning. A small step to a new relationship with my STUFF.
No longer the security blanket that it used to be, I want to be free of the smothering layers!!!
We chose to get the dog and the cat. They equal an amazing amount of dust, hair and grit. Since they are good companions and are fulfilling all of their pet duties very well, I can't blame them for their natures. I therefore must deal with their mess.
It is true that the less clutter you have, the easier it is to clean. As much as I prefer a home that is cozy and decorated slightly country.... it just is too much to take care of with pets and kids! I am a stay-home mome, but not a full time homemaker because of my contract work.
I would actually love to have the time and temperment to do be able to keep up with it all.
Thank you for supporting me on this journey, I am finding myself apart from my belongings. It's a tough revelation, and I'm sure I will slip.
Spider, I think you can help me stay accountable.
Tai, you can continue to inspire by being a perfect model.
Wolfgrrl, you show me that life can be full and creative in a small space.
and the regular visits to my favourite declutterin/minimalist blogs to keep me going!
3 comments:
I also spent this weekend cleaning and de-cluttering. I love the feeling!
Heh, I don't know about accountable, but you are quite inspiring. I've been following your decluttering projects for a long while now and I'm just surprised you have anything extra left!
Me, I've sold three items of clothing from my closet online this week... and removed a whole bunch more. I have twenty extra hangers now. I'm quite amazed.
De-cluttering my bedroom (aside from the closet which is a work in progress) is something I did last year when I got new furniture.
The rest of my house may not be perfect but I like it to be zen in the bedroom. I removed ALL of the knick knacks from my dress and fireplace mantle and just have a few choice picture frames, a vase and a plant around.
I think I rest better somehow. :)
Hey, I'm a model, but I don't know about perfect!
No husband, no kids...only accountable to myself? Makes things EASY!
BUT, there are ways of doing it gracefully, even with all the extra people. I think.
You are more than capable of it. Stuff is just stuff. The only thing I can really recommend is looking closely at the thing you think you want and considering where it is it will fit...and then thinking about what will need to go to make it fit. If you like the thing you already have more, than don't get it. If you'd willingly/happily be rid of what you already have to have the new thing, there's your answer.
I think. :)
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