Tag Archives: organising

A Fresh Coat of Paint Can Change the Whole Feel of a Room

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

It’s been a little hectic around here lately but as we’ve had a couple of months of getting more rooms decorated, I’m starting to feel a bit more organised. Early September we had our kitchen/dining room redecorated and it’s brought … Continue reading →

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An Exciting New Loft Space to Organise

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

Yesterday I was feeling a bit anxious because of all the things I had on my to do list. My main focus after work was to remove the Christmas decorations and suitcases from the loft and bag up any final … Continue reading →

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Getting Motivated to Clean the Bathroom Clutter and Grime

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I usually have a bath in the evening, but yesterday I had an early morning one instead and because it was light (can’t have a candlelit bath in the morning, ha ha) I noticed yukky mouldy marks on the ceiling … Continue reading →

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Finally Getting Around to Emptying the Loft

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

Emptying the loft is hard work but very satisfying. You can definitely break a sweat and it’s great exercise with the multiple trips up and down the loft ladder and stairs in order to get the stuff out of the … Continue reading →

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A Cold Bank Holiday Monday is an Opportunity to Potter Around the House

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

Today is a dreary and cold bank holiday Monday… and it’s not ideal because it’s still August and it’s the last bank holiday in the UK before Christmas. Having said that, this weather is perfect for getting things off the … Continue reading →

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Giving Away Clothes That Don’t Bring Me Joy Anymore

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

When I was decluttering last year, I gave away quite a few items of clothing but I never finished going through all of them. Today I decided to get everything out and have another sort through. As I value my … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of Even More Stuff

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I’ve talked about getting a skip or going to the tip many times over the last few years and a couple of days ago I actually booked an hour’s slot at our local household waste and recycling centre. It was … Continue reading →

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Stressful Day? Dance Your Way Into the Evening

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

Even though I’d had a long working day today, I managed to fit in a few short breaks which I believe are very important. It wasn’t enough though and I got to the point of the day where I just … Continue reading →

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Less Decluttering Allows More Time for Other Projects

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

I’ve been wrapped up in clutter for so many years that (apart from work) I’ve had little time left to focus on any other projects. As most of you know, I spent 366 days last year clearing stuff and writing … Continue reading →

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Hours of Clearing Clutter and Practising Tai Chi

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Sandra Madeira

As most of my readers know, I have a messy garage which I call my cluttered hideaway and as there’s so much stuff to sort out, I go in there to reclaim some space and get ‘clearing’ out of my … Continue reading →

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