Back to Basics

I’ve been down right lazy and have not tackled a single project on my large organizing to do list. I was feeling guilty about it and even more so as it meant I had nothing to contribute to the blog. But yet again I remembered the idea behind Our 10 Things was to maybe make being organized and clutter free something you don’t have to stress about.

So I got out a giant garbage bag and took it upstairs. I cleaned out a jewelry box I had put away in my night stand and not opened for at least two years -- I dumped a lot of cheap nasty jewelry no one would ever want to wear, and put away the more quality pieces in my primary jewelry box. My husband and I then tossed out at least a dozen empty soap, shampoo and conditioner containers from the shower. It wasn’t hard work and it didn’t feel very gratifying until I got in the shower today, looked around, and thought, "Wow, it looks tons better!"

The garbage bag is sitting in the corner of the master bathroom waiting for 10 more things tonight.

Closet Castaways

This was/is a tough one. I ventured into my closet today. Our master is on the first floor and it inevitably becomes a dumping ground when we are cleaning. Most often, last minute clean up items end up in here.

Before photos:

Some of the most interesting items:

My Wonder Woman Costume complete with boots and cape. Doesn't everyone have one of these?

My string bikini purchased in France 50 pounds ago. I don't think I'll be needing it this summer. Just a guess.

Items tossed (this is just a sampling):

I'm not sure if you can see that there is actually dust on these shoes. I wore the black boots on the right for my Beth and Dog Bounty Hunter costume for Halloween last year.

And then..........

............the Heavens parted and angels sang!
CLEAN CLOSET!!!!

I'm kind of proud of this one. I used a 60 spool holder to hang my necklaces.

I still have the rest of my room to clean. There is a lot more that will have to go in the closet since I have a tendency to wash, dry, and fold my laundry....but never put it away. Hopefully I can still keep it in order with the new additions.

To be continued.....