I seriously underestimated the amount of stuff I have in this room. You'd think since I'm the one who put it all in here that I'd have an decent idea, but oh nooooo. This morning I was actually thinking that Michelle and I would probably have time to work on a creative project as well. That's hysterical. We spent about 7 hours organizing my room and we're still not done! That's just not right. I'm officially ready to declare that I am not buying one more thing for myself until I have a place to put it (that could be years)!
Michelle was a tremendous help to me. She kept me focused and on task all day. I never blogged, never left to take a break, and never sat down on the floor to cry. She kept saying that it was ridiculous that she was helping me organize my room, since she can't seem to organize hers, but I think having a support person in place is the key. I will be helping her in her room next week.
Lori brought us Chili's take-out for lunch again today (she did last week as well) so that was a life-saver. We had Fajita Quesadillas and chips & queso. This replenished our bodies and kept us from having to think of something for lunch, and really that's the worst part for us.
The kids played great today and spent the majority of the time outside, except for a video game/popcorn break. Eva came in to watch a show a couple of times and she even fell asleep for about 45 minutes! Score.
The room isn't clean enough for the "after" pictures, but some serious progress has been made. I'm feeling good about the dresser purchase. It looks good, it holds a ton, and it's going to give me a surface to work on. I never have room to actually do much in here so now I can wrap presents and assemble good mail packages on there. Woohoo!
{My notebook drawer, it's pleasing no?}Meanwhile I should be preparing for the blog party which is now a short 24 hours away! I'm so relieved that we're not having it at my house. My front yard officially looks like we've given up on yard work all together. Randy hasn't mown the lawn in 2 weeks and my flower beds look like crap. I don't know if it's the heat, apathy, or bad luck, but we're a mess. My point is I'd be wigging out and trying to relandscape if the party was going to be here tomorrow, but since it's not, all is well and I'm not stressed.
**Can you believe this mess?
Do you have a friend nice enough to help like this?
Do you have a notebook stash?
Are you ready for the blog party?**
Do you have a friend nice enough to help like this?
Do you have a notebook stash?
Are you ready for the blog party?**
21 comments:
I'm so pleased with all we accomplished! I only wish we could have finished the whole thing. And I'm so glad you never had to sit down on the floor and cry!
How cool of a friend is Michelle! I would've cried if I didn't have help with that too!
I usually misjudge things too. How wonderful of Michelle to help and keep things focused.
Girl, you have a serious amount of notebooks! My hand would cramp.It's a cool stash though.
The dresser seems awesome--great eventual storage and workspace.
Hope you can relax and enjoy the fab. blog party--what an incredible treat!!
I am loving your STAMP collection and wall unit to house them! A notebook collection I do not have. Are those the notebooks that you take your sunday notes in?
I am excited to hear all about the reunion that I am missing by a few days! *sigh*
Everyone needs a friend like you and Michelle are to one another! Oh, and a sista that brings you lunch!
I love notebooks. Don't have quite as many as you but I could if I liked shopping more. How many do you actually write in?
I think the only person who would come spend 7 hours at my house working on a project would be my sister. Love her. Still wishing I had a good friend like that in my life.
So excited about the blog party. I am really looking forward to meeting you but I must admit I am also just so excited to have an evening away. By myself. Love the fam but I need a break!
I have never seen a notebook stash quite like that. Are they all full or just empty and waiting for inspiration? I don't envy your project of organizing the room, but you gotta love the feeling when it's done. What a wonderful friend Michelle is to help. I'm sure that made all the difference!
What fun to jump into the craft room and dismantle it all. What a good friend Michelle is and a bonuss to have lunch delivered!
I am envying the quantity of creative materials you have. I have 1 large rubbermaid container of fabric, 2 small drawers of sewing notions, and one medium sized cupboard of paper craft type supplies. I may have to set a goal totally opposite of yours, to buy creative materials till I don't have anywhere to put them!
My daughter collects note books, and had a dawer just like that. she also collects pens and fun pencils.
What a great friend! I had a friend help me pack my home when we were moving to AF. She was awesome.
Wow! I had a cleaning buddy in Vegas- my BFF and I would take turns tackling closets and stuff at each other's houses. It was totally easier to clean her house rather than mine. Plus doing it together makes it tons more fun.
Thanks for the invite- I was planning on coming- but now I'm getting sucked into helping my mom move (I thought we'd be all done today). I'm still trying to figure it out.
I have been going through my own little creative corner today and am amazed at what I have and don't have. Mine is still a mess to- I love the picture of Michelle in the thick of it.
I have family and a few friends I would trust to help me tackle something like that. Michelle and you are one of a kind. I am excited to see the after and to see what magic you two work at her house as well.
Quite the stash of notebooks- very pleasing. I have a small stash, but I write in them all. That picture makes me want to get more just to stash.
So ready for the blog party tomorrow night. We are having the same yard issues over here- something about this summer. Sheesh. Glad the stress of that is not on your shoulders.
WOW!
Forget the Paper Source, I want to come shop in your room!
I cannot believe how much stuff you have and it's cool stuff! I only have like 3 or 4 stamps and a plastic shoe box with stationary...but I have enough fabric to keep a small country warm.
Thank heavens for Michelle I'm glad that you are getting it under control.
i had a friend help me organize my fabric room. it was not that she was any more of an expert than me, but it was a lifesaver to have someone help me stay on task, which is difficult for anyone who has a craft room, becuase if you have a room like that in your home you tend to be creative and creative people don't always stay on task..
ok have a great time at the blog party... still wish i would have had time to send off pink goodies for everyone.
Your notebook stash is delightful!! I think I have one. When I cleaned out the bathroom the other day I found stuff I didn't know I had too. Remember when you organized it's baby steps. Wish I was going to the blog party. I am sure it will be a blast.
You do have a serious amount of things! Holy cow! It could take you a long time to get that all sorted. How fun though to be a crafty person and have a room like that, full of so many things you can create. See you tonight!
Wow..you do have so much stuff! so sweet of Michelle to help you organize, that always makes the time go faster!
so fun that the blog party is tonight. I am sure it will be wonderful...can't wait to hear the details!
It's a huge accomplishment to organize your space. Rooms like that (along with supplies) keep growing and changing, so they are hard to keep organized, I think. So, I'm curious about your notebooks. Is that just your year supply of notebooks or are they for altering or what? They do look delightful in there!
Have fun at the blog party! I'm feeling quite bummed that I am here and not there.
Happy Party time!! Your space looks like a mini store! You know just how much stuff you really have when you try to pack in boxes to move and your one shelf needs 3 boxes!! I know. It's a pain. But a good one. What's the alternative?
=no goodies,no space at all.ciao
I think I want to go shopping in your craft room! I can't believe how many stamps you have. It looks like a scrapbook store! No I don't have a notebook stash and yours is the first one I've seen. I am amazed!
I think it would so fun to spend a day with a good friend talking and organizing. What great friends you have.
Holy cow! That is a lot of stamps. How fun!
Have a great time at the party! I'll be taking my Nyquil (little head cold).
I can't believe how many rubber stamps you have. Oh my!
That is the ultimate creative room, right there!
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