too much stuff going on.

super busy.

 super lazy.

extra tired.

kinda moody.

excited about moving but not all the work…hmmm

be back soon,  i think!

Praise GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A special thanks to Anne, my Realtor who knows what I don’t like, and what I love, because she saw the house with Alex and thinks it’s perfect for me. She’s spent countless hours looking at countless houses and even teaching me stuff about creepy basements, electrical panels, furnaces, and how to be a Realtor. I think I could be one now. I can even do comps.  And of course, her husband John, for all his behind-the-scenes work.

Another thanks to my sweet husband who, even though I am insane about most things, still loves me enough to live in any house I want &  agrees to pay the mortgage.  I love him. a lot.

I’ve never seen this house except for pictures but I can tell it’s FABULOUS!!! check it out.

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I love all types of clothing styles– from  Victorian era  to 60′s hippy,  to catwalk modern.

I love all types of cars—from 1900′s to 2010′s.

I love all types of hairstyles. ALL of them. seriously.

I love all types of Art.

I could go on and on and on, but you get the gist.

I’m one of those types of people that plays no favorites because I love everything equally. Pretty much. well, okay, for the most part.  

Suddenly though, this love of all things has hindered me in the pursuit of house- hunting.

Why?

Well, think about how many styles of homes there are…

Cape, Colonial, Colonial Revival, Greek revival,  Stick houses, Shotgun (or Row), Victorian & Queen Anne, neo classical,  Cottage,  Art Deco,  Mediterranean, Contemporary …etc, etc, etc.

Now,  think about how many homes are currently on the market and you can understand why I am having a problem.  

That’s right… I can’t decide on a set criteria &  it makes things very difficult.  Who knew?

 And what makes it even more difficult is that I love everything about city life and everything about  country life.

So put me in the woods, or next to Wal-Mart and I’ll be equally happy.

My favorites houses so far are the Foursquare, Colonial,  Arts and Crafts, Bungalow,  60′s style Ranch and Tudors.

 And my favorite areas are all of them.

I know for certain that I hate Raised Ranches, a few  Split levels,  mostly all Dutch Colonials and surprisingly the Neo Eclectic.  One would think I’d love the Neo Eclectic since they’re the epitome of  ”I can’t decide what type of style I like so I will incorporate them all in one house ”  kind of house—but no, I don’t like them.  

And no, my Realtor in Connecticut does not hate me…yet.  But probably soon.

And yes, I will let you know as soon as I find a house and as soon as I have a move date.

the end.

 Is anyone even out there anymore ( before I spend my precious mintues typing?)

 I had lots of photos but can only post a few because I’m on a laptop with no mouse which is too much for my brain.

This house belongs to Cyndee W.  from Ashki Photography & she was dying for more space.  

When she built her house it was comfortable, spacious and had plenty of room—BUT…that was before her in-home photography studio, her  love of couponing, a toddler,  and her newborn baby.

Needless to say, things have gotten a wee bit cramped in their household.

I realized after my first walk-through that she really had nothing to fear. She had PLENTY of space, it was just disorganized.

And——-

Say it with me class, “disorganization causes frustration!”

After a quick trip to Ikea in Salt Lake City,  we got busy organizing.  This was the fastest whole house organizing job I’ve ever done but I was planning to be out of town, so it had to be done quickly. 

We tackled every single room, closet & drawer in her house! It was speed organizing at it’s finest and she was right beside me all the while, going above and beyond what I ever expected!  

(side note: It always helps when the client is really ready for a change and doesn’t just want a temporary fix from disorganization. Cyndee was more ready to change her disorganized lifestyle than anyone I’ve ever organized for which is saying a lot!  In fact, if she wasn’t a fabulous photographer, I’m pretty sure she’d rock at professional organizing because it takes one to know one…)

These sample pics don’t jump out at you but  it’s only because they’re flat and it’s hard to understand the blood, sweat and tears that went into this whole-house re-org.  You can’t really see purging from a photo either. I think Cyndee made 4 hauls to the thrift stores, and she filled up her SUV each time.

A hint: The first key to organizing—

Get rid of junk you don’t need!!!!( Even if it’s pretty, or was a gift, or something you lost the receipt for or never used)

In the end, it’s  junk that is cluttering up your house, lifestyle and it makes you feel icky!

Before and After: drawers

Laundry room/  wrapping station

the hate relationship most of us have with our pantry can be helped. 

Good night, and good organizing!!!