Spring Cleaning Schedule

I have been home a week and a half...

 and so far we have only had a few non rainy days.

Which suits me fine because I have a miserable cold

 and am grateful for the excuse not to get going on our major

 spring cleanup and clean out!

Instead, I'm making plans for Easter...

...and enjoying the spring blossoms...

Do you have big plans for the weekend?

Are all your spring and Easter decorations up?

So much for the spring cleaning schedule.

It's on my to do list!

:)

First Sunday In Advent

And so the Christmas season begins...

 I made a little Advent display using an old enamel bundt pan.

Keeping it simple.

Using what I have on hand.

I just love my old enamelware!

 

 May your holidays be peaceful and calm...

... full of joy and just the right amount of fun!

Thank you for all your comments on the new look of the blog.

Hope the week ahead brings all good things to you!

:)

Soap

When I was young I wanted to grow up to be the Ivory Soap girl...



My grandmother used to tell me that my skin was like peaches and cream.



It wasn't until I was in my 30's that my sister looked at me one day and said...
"you know, your skin isn't really all that great ... you should wear foundation."

And she took me to Macys' cosmetic counter and we bought my first bottle of Lancome foundation. What would I do without my sister? She always has my back.



Soap.
Soap is a good thing.
I like to be clean.



I like being clean more than I like cleaning.



Anyway, that is besides the point.
I wanted to thank everyone for all those great tips on getting organized.



First of all, it really is reassuring to know that I am not alone in my lack of time management and organizational skills at home. Misery loves company.

Playing music was a wonderful suggestion.
It kept me moving and helped me to not feel overwhelmed.
Who knows, maybe some of those dance moves will help me lose a few pounds!

Making lists, setting the kitchen timer, focusing on just one small task at a time...
...these are things I will try. (In fact, I cleaned out the cupboard with all the Tupperware in it today...took a whole bag full across the street to the school which is holding its annual rummage sale tomorrow).
Getting rid of Tupperware is easy for me.
It doesn't pull at my heart strings...even if some of it was probably 30 years old...
...and the cupboard looks great.

I don't know about that Feng Shui suggestion...
...I'm a long way aways from that sort of living.

I like a little clutter.
I like my collections.




Zita of Mlle Magpie mentioned she believes rewards are a good idea...
...now that sounds very wise, I am definitely in favor of rewards.

I actually took four bags of stuff across the street to the school sale.

So, maybe my reward should be to go to the sale tomorrow to see if there are any treasures...
... hopefully I won't bring 4 bags home!

So thanks again for all the encouragement...
I intend to persevere and enjoy the path to organized chaos!
:)

Grateful For This Time!

I am enjoying every minute of this beautiful spring weather!
It is the first spring that I am home...
...puttering around in my little nest, able to go outside and take a walk whenever I need to...
...not trapped inside an office all day, every day....



To be in charge of my own schedule...
...how I spend my time...
...is a gift!



After all those years of corporate life...
...I am feeling free as a bird!



Taking the time to notice the little things...
...don't you just love the color of these grape hyacinths?...



Although I did not plan on leaving my career this early...
...I am appreciating the gift of time!



Found two of these blue flowered plates at the flea market this past weekend...
...there's that beautiful blue color again! :)



It seems to be taking me longer than I imagined to get things accomplished at home...
...there is so much to distract me...
...so many things to play with...



...but I have time.

...and I am ever so grateful for this gift!

I hope you have time too...or make time for the things that make you smile!
:)