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Monthly Archives: April 2020
Day 101: Decluttering the Emotions
How is it possible to feel down whilst having a relaxing day in the garden? I have absolutely no idea. Anyway, I knew that exercise would help so I started with that. Here’s the full list of the pick-me-ups that … Continue reading →
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Day 100: Broken Tooth, Broken Glasses and Lots of Clearing up to Do
I’m trying to find the positives in my situation today, which, in comparison to what’s going on in the world, I shouldn’t complain about. I’m feeling fed up (which hopefully my readers will know is not like me). Firstly, I … Continue reading →
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Day 99: An Enjoyable Birthday in Lockdown
It started with a cup of tea in bed, a present hunt from my girls and then a surprise breakfast of fruits and pastries. Being my birthday, I was thinking of having today off from decluttering. That was until these … Continue reading →
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Day 98: Tidying and Cleaning the Kitchen Ready for Tomorrow
The kitchen was getting out of control today but I had to focus on shopping and working before dealing with all of that. My husband came into the conservatory this afternoon whilst I was working and said ‘I like what … Continue reading →
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Day 97: Bees, Broken Glass and Bin Day
It happened so quickly… the bee flew in through the conservatory window whilst I was on a work call. I ran out of the conservatory into the garden and then into the dining room to find my net that I … Continue reading →
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Day 96: Decluttering the Paths and Driveway & An Update on the Seedlings
Today, I was relaxing in the garden looking forward to another warm sunny day when there was a knock at the door. During non-coronavirus times this wouldn’t have seemed abnormal. It turned out that it was our window cleaner who’d … Continue reading →
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Day 95: Pigeon Droppings on The Swing Seat
I spent hours in the garden today. Mostly lying on the sun lounger listening to audio books, meditation tracks and music. I even caught up on some reading. The warmth of the sun on my skin was so wonderful and … Continue reading →
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Day 94: The Conservatory Now Has a Purpose
Mid-March, I was trying to find a purpose for the conservatory. Who would have thought that it would end up being my office for the foreseeable future as well as a room to a relax or exercise. I’m not quite … Continue reading →
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Day 93: From Scattering Wildflower Seeds To Rearranging the Conservatory
I found some seeds lying around the house today that I forgot to sow when in I did the others. All the women at work received a packet on their desks on International Women’s Day on 8 March. This was … Continue reading →
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March Decluttering Reflections
It’s been 3 months since I challenged myself to declutter or improve something around the house every day. Today seems like a good day to reflect on what I’ve achieved in March, how I am feeling about the challenge in … Continue reading →
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