8.29.2014 - Day 2

Do you have a room like this??

We live in a small space and I have lots of stuff. No. I don't think you understand me. I mean...I...have...lots...and...LOTS...of...stuff!! We have this whole room that could multiply our living space significantly, but currently it's playing the role of storage locker. It's the room that we shove everything into when we "clean" the living room/kitchen area (there are always about twenty other things I would rather be doing than cleaning). It's the space we can close the door and ignore that it exists until we need paper clips or wrapping paper or the suitcase, then we tip-toe in and grab what we need, all the time hoping we don't step on a pin or knock a stack of something over. Well, this weekend I'm on a mission. I want to make the "office/creative space" into an actual office/creative space. It doesn't actually always look like this, but it's been building for quite awhile. Not sure how far I will get this weekend, but I have some overall goals in mind.

• Brighten the room. The windows are small and don't let in much light and the color casts a weird color on everything.
• Get rid of clutter. Do I really need to keep those pipe cleaners for 20 years? I'll buy new ones if I need them.
• Make it cozy. If I could get rid of all the clutter, could I fit a small loveseat or big cushy chair?!
• Get something fun on the walls. What's the point of making and collecting cute stuff if you never put it up on the walls?
• Curtains. We've lived here four years and I still don't have curtains up in this room!
• Permanent place for the sewing machine. Let's face it, if I have to set it up and take it down every time I want to use it, I'm likely to skip it instead.
• Better organized space. This seems self explanatory, but let's just say that I want to be able to easily access those things I actually use on a regular basis.

I think that's about it. It might take awhile, but I have three days off and no plans, no husband (working) and no cable. Should be able to get something done! Think of me in this room while you are out camping, swimming, hiking and doing all sorts of other outdoorsy sunshiny fun things. Happy Labor Day!!