So here we are, a week into the new year already!
I have been doing a bit of pondering about this little blog, where to take it and what to write about. Sometimes I wonder if there is anything you would specifically like to read about? I wonder if there are things we can explore together?
I think there will be plenty of renovations to share, sourcing things second hand to do so. I have been given the job of gumtree scourer. There will be plenty of gardening, as we try and get this cottage garden into some kind of shape. Hopefully a touch of sewing here and there!
I'm going set myself a challenge this year and work through "the simple home" by Rhonda Hetzel month by month and then blog about it here a couple of times a month. I'll write about the changes we make, the things that work and keeping in with my aim to be real and honest- the things that don’t.
January is organizing the year ahead, I will continue to ponder this over the weekend and set up plans ready to share next week.
Our organisation station. Notices, invitations, pens, charges and the like all kept in one place.
You know those people you catch up with that just help you find your calm? I saw a dear friend yesterday and it was just so good for my soul. It was nothing fancy, we drank coffee in her ramshackle old house which is in the middle of major renovations while our 5 boys played, splashing full bore, screaming and running like mad the mad things they are. But to talk about life, both looking for the positives always and sharing conversation with someone who is also striving for slowness and simplicity...well it is a real blessing and a joy. I left feeling deeply content.
It is HOT here today. Like seriously hot. We have very little planned. There is a load or two of washing to do. There will be a little work on reading, writing and maths to do. Playing with puzzles and colours with Henry. Nothing heavy nor serious, but we all need to do a little work every now and again or our brains might actually turn to mush!
I intend to tackle my little sewing room/office also this arvo.
It is full of dust because of the louvre windows and its turning into a dumping
ground. I need to de-clutter it a bit, pass on fabrics I won’t use
and also and lay out my current project which is a queen size raggedy
quilt. I'm hoping pulling it, and freshen up my work space will inspire
me to work on it again. Getting this room organized is important for the
new year of study and work.
Settling in to read together.
I have also been getting our current rooms ready for the next stage of renovations. We have sold our lovely TV unit and coffee table which were simply too big for our lounge and sourced something that fits better for $50. Goodness I love gumtree! The room is so much more spacious. Now it works for our family.
I cannot love gumtree enough. It is an amazing resource when it comes to simple living and budgeting. So many people get rid of so many wonderful and useful things. Be it due to life changes, moving, down-sizing or simply "getting bored" with the current look of their home. As far as renovating goes, many companies get rid of “ex-display” stock on the cheap too. It is a good first point of call.
A good friend and I are going to do a trade on my kitchen dresser. My beautiful kitchen dresser is 2m long and simply doesn’t fit along a suitable wall in this little old cottage. But a good friend is interested in doing a swap. His is kitchen dresser is significantly smaller and we will trade my dresser for his and his meat safe. A perfect deal I reckon! There is no point keeping beautiful things if they do not add to the functionality of your home! They just become awkward clutter.
Anyway, I best toddle off and pull out these puzzles!
Much love,
Emma
xx
I have been doing a bit of pondering about this little blog, where to take it and what to write about. Sometimes I wonder if there is anything you would specifically like to read about? I wonder if there are things we can explore together?
I think there will be plenty of renovations to share, sourcing things second hand to do so. I have been given the job of gumtree scourer. There will be plenty of gardening, as we try and get this cottage garden into some kind of shape. Hopefully a touch of sewing here and there!
I'm going set myself a challenge this year and work through "the simple home" by Rhonda Hetzel month by month and then blog about it here a couple of times a month. I'll write about the changes we make, the things that work and keeping in with my aim to be real and honest- the things that don’t.
January is organizing the year ahead, I will continue to ponder this over the weekend and set up plans ready to share next week.
You know those people you catch up with that just help you find your calm? I saw a dear friend yesterday and it was just so good for my soul. It was nothing fancy, we drank coffee in her ramshackle old house which is in the middle of major renovations while our 5 boys played, splashing full bore, screaming and running like mad the mad things they are. But to talk about life, both looking for the positives always and sharing conversation with someone who is also striving for slowness and simplicity...well it is a real blessing and a joy. I left feeling deeply content.
It is HOT here today. Like seriously hot. We have very little planned. There is a load or two of washing to do. There will be a little work on reading, writing and maths to do. Playing with puzzles and colours with Henry. Nothing heavy nor serious, but we all need to do a little work every now and again or our brains might actually turn to mush!
Writing letters to the child we sponsor.
I have also been getting our current rooms ready for the next stage of renovations. We have sold our lovely TV unit and coffee table which were simply too big for our lounge and sourced something that fits better for $50. Goodness I love gumtree! The room is so much more spacious. Now it works for our family.
There is now lots of floor space to spread out and play on in the cool.
The tv is now in the corner and no longer the main focal point of the room. It feels like a calmer space as a result.
I cannot love gumtree enough. It is an amazing resource when it comes to simple living and budgeting. So many people get rid of so many wonderful and useful things. Be it due to life changes, moving, down-sizing or simply "getting bored" with the current look of their home. As far as renovating goes, many companies get rid of “ex-display” stock on the cheap too. It is a good first point of call.
A good friend and I are going to do a trade on my kitchen dresser. My beautiful kitchen dresser is 2m long and simply doesn’t fit along a suitable wall in this little old cottage. But a good friend is interested in doing a swap. His is kitchen dresser is significantly smaller and we will trade my dresser for his and his meat safe. A perfect deal I reckon! There is no point keeping beautiful things if they do not add to the functionality of your home! They just become awkward clutter.
Anyway, I best toddle off and pull out these puzzles!
Much love,
Emma
xx
