11 March 2013

(Long) Weekending :: Redefining

Breakfast done. Next tea. Then... Declutter all the things! #bigweekendplanned #decluttering #nestmakeover #again

We're back to earth after another weekend clearing our space. We seem to do this pretty much every six months (at least) and always on a long weekend. I'm not sure why it happens like that... But it's always in response to growing and changing needs and the need to freshen and clear our little nest. It's the best way I know to clear away the stress and overwhelm, while inspiring creativity. By the end of it we're usually sitting in a newly reshuffled home, full of plans and ideas. Every room has been looked at, sorted through and like a giant jigsaw puzzle, furniture has been moved around until it finds the right spot to suit where we're at. It's like moving house, without boxes, or any kind of plan...

Saturday usually ends in some sort of emotional mayhem and no-one's quite sure where they belong. We've removed a couple of carloads of clutter from around the place (much to our combined shock, embarrassment and pride), revelling in the feeling of freedom as we pull away from Vinnies, feeling much lighter.

Sunday sees the beginning of the rebuilding phase after all the chaos and deconstruction. Furniture is put in place and things are tweaked until our new spaces begin to take shape. Monday is all about nesting and paying attention to those corners and piles that are just a bit fiddlier. How we keep finding all the stuff to keep having huge decluttering days is beyond me. But then, we are five very different people with many skills and interests... and toys and clothes we grow out of and craft activities we admit we'll never get to (ahem).

Looking up #beforesunset

By Monday things are looking up and we're about to begin the short week with a new, refreshed outlook on life and what defines us and our nest. And we swear this time will be the last. Surely. It must be. But then we go growing, changing, learning... And redefining is necessary all over again.

6 comments:

  1. This sounds absolutely perfect and beautiful! Enjoying your decluttered home (at least for now!)

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    1. It is fab! We're still going too! Decluttering is the best! x

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  2. It's such a great feeling when you get your house decluttered and re-organised. I really need to do a declutter too.

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    1. It really is as good as a holiday... sort of ;) x

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  3. nice one decluttering! I love to rearrange things for inspiration.... and look at that tree photo...just love it.

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    1. Thanks, yes the creative inspiration that comes from cleaning a space is incredible... So great when you're feeling blocked - I really was. x

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