29 May 2013

midweek messiness: rearranging furniture. plotting out priorities.

my house feels ordered for once. I spent the weekend cleaning, sweeping and pushing around furniture to get at the dust clots clogging up the underneath of things. I especially appreciate that the boys pitched in, not only cleaning their rooms and their bathroom, but they helped fold the laundry as well...it may have not been perfect but it was done.  Once I started to move the furniture around to get after all the dusty furry things, I couldn't stop and ended up rearranging my living room. There is something to be said for rearranging your furniture. For me it as always been therapeutic. I find that moving around the furniture frees up clogged spirits and puts life, and my furniture, in a whole new perspective.  Even though it is a trifle annoying to my number one, I find it liberating. I feel as if things are a bit more in focus for me. I suppose part of it is that I am a very visual person, and when the house always looks the same, my eyes feel bored and uninspired.

As the house was more in order, yesterday I was able to get out into our backyard and plot out a bit more of our garden. The dogs have torn up a bit of the grass and I am debating fencing that part off to grow vegetables and squash there. Number One is not so sure as it prevents the boys having free reign to run straight across the yard; they will have to navigate a bit more....but I love the idea of having a bit more produce this fall that is grown by us. The boys love gardening so I think they may get behind the idea. We will have to put it to a vote of some sorts before the weekend. We have a bit more flexibility in planting schedules as we live in a more temperate climate, but if we want squash, we need to plant this weekend so we can take advantage of the full summer sun.
Lou over at a littlegreenshed asked for green this week for her Nature in the Home series, so I took a photo of a cutting from the jade plant in our backyard. I am glad this was the theme this week as this little cutting has been a bit ignored by me, sitting on the windowsill in the kitchen. I now see that she is ready to be potted; she has sprouted some healthy roots. It took a while but they are there! 
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What are you plotting, cleaning, and growing in your home this week? I would love to know. xxoo
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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    I absolutely know what you mean about moving furniture about and getting a new perspective the room and the items you've moved. Thanks for sharing, brilliant thoughts, katie x

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 10:24 PM

      Thanks ever so much katie! Perspective is everything! xo

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  2. DebHealthcareMay 29, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Bravo for your soon-to-be garden & squash :)

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  3. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    ooo that sounds good! Wish I could do the same with the furniture but our living space is very long and thin and nothing much can be arranged xxx

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 10:25 PM

      You never know until you try. Out last space we lived in was not easy at all, but somehow I reconfigured it every so often. xo

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  4. beccaMay 29, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    such a pretty little plant! I love the way you photographed it.
    lately I've been planting and clipping herbs that sit on my front steps. it's sort of the limit to what I can grow, but I think they are just perfect for right now.

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 10:26 PM

      Thanks so much Becca! Sounds as if you have quite a zen outlook on life. I love it! holding onto what is. xo

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  5. CatherineMay 29, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I love the quiet and soft blur of the single jade cuttings Rebecca, makes for a nice mid-week pause. I agree with moving furniture and things around, and the feeling of order and newness that comes with it. I find it very therapeutic too... I'm sure growing a garden is much the same way. Hooray for having (enthusiastic) helpers :)

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 10:27 PM

      Thanks for your sweet words Catherine. Moving furniture (and gardening) can definitely be therapeutic! I agree wholeheartedly. xo

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  6. Lady CordeliaMay 29, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Your house feels ordered? Well darn you!!!!!
    I want to see more photos of your interior.
    I'm going to hunt around your blog.
    XO

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 10:28 PM

      Ahh not much around here! So often it is not ordered at all!! xo

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  7. Lisa UotinenMay 29, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    It is the most amazing thing- every weekend I have bags of things to give to Goodwill. Every weekend!! I have to constantly clear away and prioritize space in our house, to keep it from being cluttered with stuff. It's a discipline!

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 10:29 PM

      Clearing out the clutter is not only a discipline it is a full time job! What amazing skills you have. Brava! xo

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  8. Dawn SuzetteMay 29, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    My mom was always moving the furniture in our house. I always liked it as a kid but don't do it much now.
    Lots of cleaning up and out here. Feels good.
    Lovin' the jade photos!

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  9. Iliska DreamsMay 29, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    I re-potted and re-organised the veranda. Moved all of the potted herbs to the side to soak up the Autumn/almost winter sun. Has inspired me to move inside and re-arrange for winter.

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 10:30 PM

      I just love moving things around when the time is right. You have to grab onto it when it does though so you don't miss it! xo

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  10. CJMay 29, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    My boys chose to sacrifice a bit of the grass to have a little raised bed each for growing things - they really enjoy it.

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    1. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 10:49 PM

      Oh so so lovely! I am glad there are gardening enthusiasts at your house! so fun! xxoo

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  11. meMay 30, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Isn't that the best feeling? Having a clean house?! I had to section off a big part of the yard from our dog just so the plants and grass could survive, lol. Currently I'm considering planting jalapeño peppers. We already have tomatoes, green peppers, eggplant, mint and rosemary.

    Oh, and some sunflowers would be nice. :)

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 9:13 PM

      Oh having a clean house! it is such a fabulous feeling! Oh I would LOVE, LOVE to see photos of your garden! how lovely! xo

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  12. CheyMay 30, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Ah - love getting all the dust bunnies and re-arranging!!!! Feels like a new home. Great idea for the garden - I am so excited about settling down so we can grow more of our own food!!!! I think the boys would definitely be on board with more gardening. I think I am finally able to read your blog again - there is some funky internet down here!!!!!!

    Chey xo

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      I wonder where you all will settle? I always have had a garden where ever we have lived, rent or own. It has been a part of me. But way our here on the west coast, I feel oddly disjointed with the seasons. Sigh.

      Can't wait to hear about all your adventures in MEXICO! xo

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  13. FLOOR NUMBER FOURMay 30, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I too enjoy the moving around furniture and intense cleaning, so I believe I can understand this after-feeling of success having done the job! There is such a relaxing mood in your little plant in a jar photographs! /maria x

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 9:16 PM

      I am so glad I am not alone! and so glad you liked my little jar photos. thank so Maria! xxoo

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  14. tea with lucyMay 30, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    There's nothing like it is there. I paid someone to come and give my house a good thorough clean this week. It was frustrating me not being able to get to it. She got into every nook. Made such a difference. Good feng shui!

    rachel xo

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    1. UnknownJune 1, 2013 at 9:18 PM

      Thought about you all day as I was cleaning the base boards. good Feng Shui is so so so imperative! Especially, when you have a tiny wee one (like you do!). xo

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  15. MichelleJune 2, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    I'm going to get stuck into those dust bunnies tomorrow. We'e had loads of children here this weekend and the place is wreck! I always feel better with a clean house.

    I hope you win the garden election - I'm sure the boys will love it!

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    1. UnknownJune 2, 2013 at 8:18 AM

      Thanks so much Michelle! Garden tending inspired by yours!

      And after loads of children galloping through my house, it soothes my soul to have it cleaned up. xo

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