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Operation clean up...

First inspired by Suzi's post which in turn linked me to Cherry Heart's, I decided that giving my home a bit of TLC  this year would be a great idea!  Like many of us, I find household chores boring and always find an excuse to delay or forget them altogether. The result is that I have got used to my surroundings so much that I don't see the eyesores anymore... until I want to take a photo and realise how bad it would look in print!...

So I have written a list of all the rooms to tackle, all the drawers, shelves, wardrobes, etc...  which need decluttering. Believe me, the list is very long!... But if I act methodically, one room at a time, I'll get there eventually.

My aim is to give my home a complete facelift, re-decorate if I need to (depending on the budget), get rid of all the unecessary clutter, make it pretty and cosy.  I want to make throws, cushions, pretty things myself, as much as possible. I don't want to turn it into a show home but I want to put my stamp on it and make it my own little heaven.

 

Things to do in 2012...

I wish you all a very happy New Year 2012!

As a rule, I never make New Year resolutions for the simple reason that I know for a fact that I am unlikely to stick to them...  All I allow myself to do instead is to make a  "To do" list with the hope to tick at least a few items off that list before the new year is over... (No promises that I won't be able to keep, just a few things I would like to achieve).

• Finish my WIPs, or at least finish one BEFORE starting a new project. I have currently 3 ufo's : two vintage knits and one crochet blanket.
• Eat healthily and take some exercise to regain my lost waistline... (This might mean more time spent in the kitchen!)
• Have a go at sewing tops and dresses for myself (can only be done  if the above is achieved).
• Try to use as much from my stash as possible (wool and fabric)
• Have a critical look at my current wardrobe: get rid of the unwearable, recycle or revamp the acceptable. I would love to adopt the "make do and mend" attitude this year.
• Be more creative.

As you can see, this is quite a short list. The hardest might be the "healthy" bit!...