I know that I only have 5 followers but I've been feeling guilty that I haven't written for so long. Life has been busy and complicated for the past month. I slowed way down on the cleaning out, although one thing that I have kept up is the mad search for things on Thursday morning to fill up the garbage can. I have managed to find many treasures turned trash as the garbage deadline looms.
Today, a co-worker and I were talking about the TV show "What Not to Wear." We decided it might be a good deal for either one of us. I wouldn't mind them throwing out most of my clothes in exchange for $5,000 to spend in NYC! That would solve a lot of my problems. Even though I really like parts of my wardrobe, I think I could part with it for the chance to have a few really nice, trendy outfits. Think of all the empty closet space I'd have. Even though I have purged about 1/2 of the clothes I had 2 years ago, my clothes rack is seriously bowed and I am just a little afraid that someday it will come crashing down!
After 25 years in a family home, thinking of preparing this unconventional 10 room, 2 bath house to sell in hopes of finding a smaller, more picturesque home.
Intro
I entered middle age a few years ago...okay, a little more than a few. Our daughters are 28 and 26. After they left, I cautiously redecorated their bedrooms. I did the usual, donated "Lucky" brand jeans (left from 3rd grade) and stuffed animals to a local thrift store. Next, I threw away countless plastic bags from "The Gap" and other retailers. Some of them included various amounts of change, which of course I took as my housekeeping fee. Every $6.40 helps!
I slowly bought new furniture items that I liked - a futon and frame, small roll-top desk, area rugs and lamps. One room was starting to resemble my new "office" which would double as a guest room when necessary. One morning as I was getting ready to leave for work, I heard (and felt) a very large boom-crash. I cautiously walked upstairs to find the dust clearing and about half of the ceiling of my new room on the floor. Ah, the joys of owning an antique house...
I slowly bought new furniture items that I liked - a futon and frame, small roll-top desk, area rugs and lamps. One room was starting to resemble my new "office" which would double as a guest room when necessary. One morning as I was getting ready to leave for work, I heard (and felt) a very large boom-crash. I cautiously walked upstairs to find the dust clearing and about half of the ceiling of my new room on the floor. Ah, the joys of owning an antique house...
2 comments:
"What Not To Wear" rocks!!! Also, just because you only have 5 followers doesn't mean that other people aren't reading your blog!! I promise! Happy Easter!
Thanks - you always have such positive comments!
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