that’s better
So what do you do when you’ve got a list a mile long? Stress pouring out of your ears? Feeling grumpy from a terrible night’s sleep? Lots of decisions and plans to be researched and hammered out? Phone calls to make?
You make a new mess to deal with. I ignored my list yesterday and re-organized my kitchen. Yup. Camille and I emptied every single cupboard and drawer onto the countertops and floor, sorted, tossed and donated. The condensed contents were then all given a new home for better workflow and access. The island cupboards now hold our dishes and our glasses have been moved next to the refrigerator. Everything is in a different place and it feels so good!
The best part was unearthing items that have an artistic appeal. I won’t necessarily keep them all because I’m creating empty space and less clutter, but I love old cookbooks. The now-retired Gourmet magazines are gorgeous.
The kitchen window scene has a new shot of color. Who doesn’t love blue glass? Yes, Miranda, I still have it. :)
I cleared more space on the counter for only my favorite items. More space, more space!
We ended up with a box plus a little overflow to donate. Tossed/recycled two garbage bags full. Not bad. Although I am questioning why exactly we had five empty wine bottles? I think we’re pretty much pared down to the basics now. Anyone want to buy a juicer by the way?
Now the trick is going to be to keeping it like this. I like having empty cupboards. My head feels clearer, you know? Ready for the big reveal?
Tada!
Turns out, this was just what I needed. Waaay more important than all that other stuff I ignored today.
