One thing I've realised about kids that I'm sure most parents could relate to, is that they produce a huge amount of artwork! Of course, I treasure each and every piece (well, pretty much) - but if you don't have somewhere to display it, or a system to organise all the pieces, it can feel like it's taking over the house. I have to admit, it is taken me a while to figure out an artwork display and storage system that really works for me.
As the weather finally begins to warm up, we are keen to spend more time outdoors and start using our deck more often. However, as I shared on Monday's post when I was restoring our blackboard, our deck was in major need of some cleaning up. When Summer approaches, the exterior often needs as much work as the interior. Here's how we restored our deck so it was Summer-ready!
Whenever I organise a space, there are three main things I do - sort and declutter, purge, and problem-solve. Although I'm pretty ruthless when it comes to getting rid of things, I always try to look differently at furniture, and if I'm deciding whether to keep or get rid of it, I try to solve the problem it poses. Could it be saved and improved with a coat of paint, sanding it back, applying a new wood-stain or being covered with a new fabric? If a piece of furniture in your house is looking tired and you're wanting to just get rid of it, think seriously about whether a bit of sprucing up could give it a new lease of life.
Being an organised person has a lot to do with planning time effectively, and I am a big fan of planning out my week and month. When we write down our to-do's, they become more imprinted in our brains and will actually remind us to do it. There are big benefits to physically recording what you need to do.
