Sentimental Clutter - Clutter Corn Connection – Frame It

Sentimental Clutter

Clutter Corn Connection – Frame It

By: Merle E. Givens – Meg Simplifies

Yeah, what can you do when you got old farm supplies that you just cannot remove?  Well, I say if you cannot let go and if it is that sentimental then frame it up and plaster it on the wall.  I never thought of this idea though until I saw this site. Click link below and see the picture that caught my eye and inspired me.  

I have seen a clock with seeds on it, and I have made seeded art in my youth.  But this is something new and different.  It works real well for that country look some like.

A company called ‘The Great Frame Up’, here in Creve Coeur, Missouri showed me a new way to keep this old clutter from fading.  Whether it is seeds or seed bags, they can probably frame it.

Photo at site: http://twitpic.com/4ao8l4

For you all farmers the art of farming has just begun.  Long live farming now in the art world.  Simplify that clutter and keep the memories by shadow boxing or framing it.  Thanks to the person that framed this seed bag, you have kept the dream alive and made farm art a treasure.

Image above right found at Microsoft.com

Declutter 101: Moving the Mess

How to Begin Moving out Clutter
By: Merle E. Givens - Meg Simplifies Living-

Today starts the beginning of another race on clutter.  Start with the ‘clutter relay race’ first as shown in my other article to get you started.  You are first simplifying and on your way to moving the mess and seeing the space and the new found freedom of having less to clean.  

Organize into categories the items you have remaining.  Do small areas so as not to get overwhelmed.  Do one shelf of books or a drawer you want sorted one at a time. Put books or items such as DVD’s in groups that work for you. Books put in genres such as computer, business, hobbies, fiction, non-fiction, etc.

For any items not with a place to put them, you may have to buy or make a container to keep them in.  By doing the sorting first, this gives you a point to start with; therefore, you can see what containers and sizes you may need for organizing items better. 

Accessorize and treat yourself to a new container or make your shelf area different by painting or decorating it.  This gives you a sense that things are new and fresh.  It uplifts your spirits when you see something new.  It is a way of rewarding yourself for your hard work.

Now clean your area and you can begin to organize items onto or into their special locations.  You now can find your items with ease and your room is ready for the last step.  Clean the main areas and put any final touches or additions to your area.

Step back and now enjoy seeing your freshened new space.  Sit and take in the enjoyment of having less clutter in your room and in your mind as well. 


Find Time to Organize: http://meg-simplifies-life.com/2011/07/14/finding-time-to-organize/


For more organizing, and clutter removal click links below:
http://www.meg-simplifies-life.com

To organize your teens closet:
http://megsimplifies.blogspot.com/2011/06/teenagers-closet-what-clothes-do-i-keep.html


Photo from: Microsoft.com

Remove Clutter: Get Ready! Get Set! Go!

By: M. Givens

How do you tackle clutter?  Like a short relay race, a few yards at a time. 

You may read in many an organizing book to take a whole weekend or a whole day to declutter.  For some of you this may work, but the majority of you have busy days.  You want to relax on the weekends after your busy workweek.

Are you overwhelmed and going blank in the head when it comes to clutter?  You do not have to stare at your clutter like the deer seeing headlights.  Here is how to begin.  Just use ten minutes to get started. 

Get ready! First, pick a place that just irks you the most.  Go get a trash bag and a medium sized box.  The box is for give away items.  A medium box works best because it is easier to carry and put into the trunk of you car.  You take this to your nearest charity of your choice.

Get set! Set your alarm for ten minutes.  Go!  Look for trash items first, and then look for any give away items.  When the alarm goes off, stop.  You have finished your first relay race to declutter. If medium box is full then take it to your car.  If not full, keep, put it near this spot and tomorrow begin another relay race to remove more clutter.  You can start another ten minutes if you like or keep doing this relay race each day until you can see the room or area is clutter free.  The objective is not overwhelming you.

There is no actual cleaning involved yet.  You are just removing clutter.  Keep removing clutter for just ten minutes a day in your worst areas.  You have accomplished five hours of removing clutter in just 30 days.  You will surprise yourself and you did not have to ruin your weekend plans. 

This is just the first step to winning the race in decluttering and simplifying your life. Have fun running the clutter relay race.