Category Archives: Inspiration

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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Day 92: Time To Clean the Inside of the Conservatory Windows

Since the conservatory was cleaned a couple of weeks ago, I haven’t really felt the benefit when looking through the windows because the insides were so dirty. So, I found some spray and a clean cloth and gave them a … Continue reading

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Day 91: Pottering Around the Garden & Attempting to Sow Seeds

I can see the garden every day now whilst I am working in the conservatory, so I popped out there at lunchtime today and trimmed a bit more of the hedge (that I started on the other day). I then … Continue reading

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Day 90 of Decluttering: Cutting Hair out of the Vacuum Cleaner Brush Roller Doesn’t Take as Long as You Think

The poor vacuum cleaner needed a bit of love and attention today, so I got some scissors and cut away the long hair and other materials wrapped around the brush roller. I do this about once a month otherwise it … Continue reading

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