Category Archives: decluttering

Day 291: Spotlights Installed in the Spare Room, Desk Moved, and Preparing for Painting

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I was up early this morning because the electrician was coming round at 8am to install spotlights in the spare room. We were so lucky that he agreed to do this room for us on his day off (I needed … Continue reading →

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Day 290: Getting the Bedroom Back to Normal, and Having a Fish and Chips Friday

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I had a day off today and managed to pack it with a list of jobs to be done around the house, two school runs, and a trip to a different carpet shop. If you’ve been following me for a … Continue reading →

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Day 289: Thinking About Organising Paperwork, and Wondering Why I Have so Much of it

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I didn’t get a chance to do much at all today in terms of clearing or tidying up. I had a few long zoom calls at work this morning, and then managed to grab a quick lunch before joining more … Continue reading →

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Day 288: Why I am not Feeling Stressed About the Mess

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I think that there are many reasons why I’m not feeling stressed about the mess… I have a plan so I know what is happening I know where most ‘out of place things lying around’ are going to go. They … Continue reading →

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Day 287: Ten Charity Bags Donated, and a Luxurious Himalayan Salt Bath

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I planned my morning around getting clutter out of the house and garage, and to the Sue Ryder charity shop. I booked the appointment just over two weeks ago and had committed to a further ten bags today, making the … Continue reading →

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Day 286: Upstairs Plastering is Now Complete, and I Sold Some More Clutter

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Another full and busy day today. I was pleased that I managed to empty most of the spare room last night because the plasterer was waiting outside when I got back from the school run this morning. He started on … Continue reading →

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Day 285: It’s a Good Idea to Get Rid of More Clutter When You Have a Successful Shopping Trip

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Our shopping trip was partially successful today. Still no decision on the carpets, sofa or wardrobes; however; my daughter did find a bed she liked so I ordered that, and also a bedside table lamp which I will wrap for … Continue reading →

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Day 284: I Can’t Put Things Away in Their Places Right Now… But That’s Fine

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I’ve waited years to be able to put everything in its place and this is the year that I’m going to be able to do that; however, not right now as we have work being done in a few key … Continue reading →

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Day 283: More Plastering, More Cleaning and Lots of Dust!

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

As I sat down to write this at 10.30pm, I realised that I hadn’t relaxed all day. It was a full day of work including a long zoom call. The plasterer was also here for over 9 hours. Firstly he … Continue reading →

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Day 282: Knocking Out Wardrobes, Plastering and Fixing Ceiling

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Sounds like a lot for one day doesn’t it? I didn’t do any of it, I just ran around this morning moving last bits of furniture. As I packed the girls off to school, the builders were outside. It was … Continue reading →

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