Spring is round the corner...

Why not use the energy you feel from the extra day light and warmer temperatures to help you with any decluttering and/or decorating project in your home?

Over the winter months we tend to use our homes mainly to comfort us and protect us from the elements outside. The Spring means new beginnings, we see it every day in nature... today I noticed my first crocus just pushing through under the dried leaves in my garden and can see signs of daffodils and tulips preparing to thrust their bright colours upon us and awaken our senses!

Well it is the same for our home.... perhaps there are a few throws and wintery items still hanging around in your home covering up potentially a colourful sofa or bed that looks a little neglected over the winter? Perhaps the bright sunshine and longer hours in the days are showing up the windows and how much they need a good clean and possibly that voile at the window needs to be cleaned/replaced/ or updated?

Oh how I love this time of the year!.... The trouble is I tend to want to tackle every room in the house at once! The problem of course with this approach is that we get overwhelmed and within a week we tend to lose our momentum and find ourselves tackling one thing in one room, another item in another and progress is slow and it is easy to just abandon the project altogether!

Can I make some useful suggestions? List the rooms that need your attention but only list 3 at a time!

(e.g. Loft/ Spare Bedroom and Lounge)

Tackle one room before moving on to the next

Be systematic and group items:
to dispose of (donate to charity shops/give to family)
to sell (boot fairs/ EBay/Gumtree)
to recycle (repaint/reupholster/fix)

The hardest part is getting started and the rewards of having a loft organised means when it comes to decorating any room in the house you know for example that you have some paint/brushes that are still useable in the loft rather than having to splash out for more!


Treat the loft and it will pay you back ! Imagine you are putting your house on the market and potential buyers are viewing your loft... why not feel proud of an organised space and reap the benefits of then being able to make some money and recycle some hidden treasures!