Doesn't it feel good when your house is clean? Do you feel the urge to do a little spring cleaning at this time of year? I know I do, so I jumped at the chance to join Simple Mom's Spring Cleaning Party!
Day One consisted of cleaning up all the messes around the house, so that I have a clean slate for the rest of the week. Here are a few before and after shots:
My desk before...
... and my desk after!
Our corner table before...
... our corner table after!
The entry way before...
... and the entry way after (with helper)!
This process is extremely satisfying for me - I tend to put off cleaning up certain areas, because I don't think I have the time to do it "perfectly". Yes, I'm still working on that, and this was a good lesson for me - a great reminder that I don't need a whole day long cleaning spree, but that if I take a few minutes here and a few minutes there, I can still get a whole lot done, and feel wonderful at the end of it! Would you like to join me?
I get the same satisfaction from cleaning. It's why I have to let it all fall into a mess somewhat before I pick up. Yeah, that's why.....
Gorgeous hat model. She's inherited your "hat face" that's for sure!
Posted by: Carrie K | May 05, 2009 at 12:53 PM
That's funny! I did the same thing in my bedroom yesterday! A few minutes restoring order here and there and pretty soon one has a tidy home again.
Posted by: Laura | May 05, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Looks great! You've inspired me to do the same thing.
Posted by: Beth | May 05, 2009 at 07:47 PM
I'm hoping to get some done today (while the boys are out) and tomorrow-but if it dries up, I'll be mowing instead
Posted by: colleen | May 06, 2009 at 04:36 AM
Yes, every Spring and then again in the Fall, indoors and out and I love how it all feels :^).
Posted by: marianne | May 08, 2009 at 07:31 AM
I am downsizing my working hours in two weeks and I am so excited because it will mean a clean house for the first time in months.
Posted by: Arianwen | May 09, 2009 at 01:51 PM