09 January 2017 - The January Tidy-up . . .

project I shared last week is under way. But since the RG has decided the framing of one window needs replaced, my efforts are on hold until we complete that task. So for this week I decided to share my method of keeping these containers tidy.

They are various take-out containers.. I don't use plastic for cooking or re-heating in general but as long as they are not heated I feel safe using them for storage and sharing with others.

But simply having them on a cupboard shelf was chaotic and did nothing for my disposition when they were all mixed up and constantly tumbled out.

I place a piece of tape over the vents to keep the contents fresh.

The basket is from Target.

I fell in love with these several years ago 

because they are easy to keep clean 

and I love the look of being woven.

I prefer the ones with straight sides for the  kitchen

and use others with sloped sides in various sizes

all over the house.

And especially like them for office purposes.

Part of my January tidy-up

has been deciding if any need de-cluttered

and where I want them

and for what purpose in 2017.

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Home Improvement
Over the next couple months I will be sharing my journey of creating a guest room and/or place of solitude between visitors here,  

As a result this week's photos are anything but easy on the eye but my purpose is to establish 'the before'; share the progress over time and the final reveal.

Blank canvas reveal . . .

The dimensions are 9x13. Not a large room

But with the right number and dimensions of pieces

it can be comfortable without feeling crowded.

This antique secretary, which my Grandmother passed on to me

will probably remain. Along with a double bed, 

small stand and comfortable chair.

Time will tell

First on the agenda is woodwork repair

as a result of  window replacement.

(too easy to camouflage these shortcomings with curtains

and then tend to forget about them)

Pretty obvious the closet doors need refinished (maybe painted) 

and hardware upgrade

Leftover sticker on the back of the door;

off it comes.

So this is where I will begin; hopefully this week

Thankfully, nothing major, and all things I can tackle myself.

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