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Nov 29, 2022 3:03:05 GMT -5 jen said:

Things around like the pictures on the bedroom floor are just waiting to catch a careless foot and a cactus beside the bed?

This stood out for me. I hadn't even considered these elements and their effects. You're right of course: in fact, I found the cactus kinda ugly. I wouldn't want to swing my arm out in my sleep with one of those next to my bed! Of course I love plants. But I do feel maybe some of the post on C&C was desperate: for lack of a better word. The author had to write paragraphs next to each photo and probably did not have time to discard some of the photos.

I don't know exactly how it all works but it seems to me not all of it was the best advice.

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Nov 28, 2022 18:31:27 GMT -5 kjay said:

Nov 28, 2022 14:27:10 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

Here are a few decorating ideas from Cupcakes & Cashmere:

cupcakesandcashmere.com/diy/ombre-shoe-shelf-diy
cupcakesandcashmere.com/decor/5-ways-to-make-your-rental-feel-more-like-a-home
cupcakesandcashmere.com/decor/alinas-bedroom

These are just a few ideas.

Sorry these links wouldn't open for me.

Okay, they did work this morning. The one thing i did like for sure is the shoe rack

Chase your dreams. In high heels of course.

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Good morning, kjay.

I loved the shoe rack too: an ombre is a clever idea. I'd love that kind of design in my own apartment. I think it a clever and creative idea. I can't do that in my apartment but if I ever move, I am going to paint an ombre just as on C&C.

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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Nov 29, 2022 10:07:46 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Nov 29, 2022 10:07:46 GMT -5 Cupcakes and Cashmere is an awesome website. I have read it for years and always will do.
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cassie Elite Member III Posts: 7,595	lets have a cleaning thread. Nov 30, 2022 4:12:49 GMT -5 via mobile kjay likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cassie on Nov 30, 2022 4:12:49 GMT -5 Vintage...ooops we have leather lounger chairs just like those.. they are so comfy...

Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Nov 30, 2022 13:28:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Nov 30, 2022 13:28:48 GMT -5 I gave my apartment a thorough clean yesterday. I keep a regular routine, as I don't like dirt or mess.
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I sorted my wardrobe out this morning:

1. I took out every item and put them onto my bed
2. I put clothes I'll never wear into a discard pile
3. I grouped items - like jumpers - together
4. I also colour co-ordinated clothes
5. I went through my underwear draw and threw away old items
6. I emptied my clothes drawers and threw away unused clothing
7. I re-folded clothing items in those drawers
8. I shall take some items to the bin
9. I shall take the rest of the items to the clothing bank

I feel a LOT better for organizing my wardrobe.

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jen Rare Member Posts: 12,753	lets have a cleaning thread. Dec 11, 2022 3:02:51 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Dec 11, 2022 3:02:51 GMT -5 I need to sort out my clothes a bit. I have thrown out some worn out things over the past few days though.

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Nov 26, 2022 18:34:13 GMT -5 @mary said:

me too when it comes to the high heels candy.

so the living room is mostly clean. i skipped some baseboards cuz i didn't feel like moving a bunch of stuff. i gotta get some help this next spring and get this broken recliner to the curb. i finished with the clutter in there and started on the kitchen clutter. my plan is to eventually have a tiny table with 2 chairs. i am clearing out all my nick knacks cuz i no longer get any enjoyment out of them and they're just collecting dust and taking up space. plus they remind me of things i don't wanna think about anymore. i'm going for a more minimalist look. like this sorta...

imgur.com/4j9di1M

Minimalism looks tidy, but it rarely looks warm or welcoming.

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Nov 28, 2022 14:27:10 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

Here are a few decorating ideas from Cupcakes & Cashmere:

cupcakesandcashmere.com/diy/ombre-shoe-shelf-diy My shoe shelf is just like that, but as I built it myself, it wastes much less space.
cupcakesandcashmere.com/decor/5-ways-to-make-your-rental-feel-more-like-a-home Too cluttered
cupcakesandcashmere.com/decor/alinas-bedroom Very lacking in warmth.

These are just a few ideas.

I have highlighted my comments.

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Dec 11, 2022 3:02:51 GMT -5 jen said:

I need to sort out my clothes a bit. I have thrown out some worn out things over the past few days though.

I always return clothes I have worn to the right hand side of the wardrobe. Every so often I look through what is on the left, and wonder if I can just get rid.

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Dec 11, 2022 2:40:49 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

I sorted my wardrobe out this morning:

1. I took out every item and put them onto my bed
2. I put clothes I'll never wear into a discard pile
3. I grouped items - like jumpers - together
4. I also colour co-ordinated clothes
5. I went through my underwear draw and threw away old items
6. I emptied my clothes drawers and threw away unused clothing
7. I re-folded clothing items in those drawers
8. I shall take some items to the bin
9. I shall take the rest of the items to the clothing bank

I feel a LOT better for organizing my wardrobe.

Rather than throw away, have you thought of taking them to a charity shop?

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Dec 11, 2022 8:59:12 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Dec 11, 2022 3:02:51 GMT -5 jen said:

I need to sort out my clothes a bit. I have thrown out some worn out things over the past few days though.

I always return clothes I have worn to the right hand side of the wardrobe. Every so often I look through what is on the left, and wonder if I can just get rid.

That sounds good although I prefer to group things so that I know where to find them.

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Dec 11, 2022 9:18:07 GMT -5 jen said:

Dec 11, 2022 8:59:12 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

I always return clothes I have worn to the right hand side of the wardrobe. Every so often I look through what is on the left, and wonder if I can just get rid.

That sounds good although I prefer to group things so that I know where to find them.

Alternatively..... Turn all your hangers away from you. When you return an item, reverse the hanger position to face you....

You now can see which are worn, and which aren't.

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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Dec 12, 2022 9:02:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 12, 2022 9:02:20 GMT -5 I'd advise you guys just do it! Organizing your wardrobe will help you out AND is therapeutic. Why not take two hours out of your life to oranize your wardrobe? Just find the time!
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jen Rare Member Posts: 12,753	lets have a cleaning thread. Dec 13, 2022 4:26:11 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Dec 13, 2022 4:26:11 GMT -5 Dec 12, 2022 9:02:20 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said: Just find the time! I remember that statement well. It reminds me too much of being at work

Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Dec 13, 2022 5:09:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 13, 2022 5:09:15 GMT -5 I also gave my bathroom and kitchen a clean yesterday.
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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Dec 20, 2022 9:04:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 20, 2022 9:04:41 GMT -5 My apartment is clean again. I cleaned my bathroom and kitchen yesterday. I put on two loads of laundry this morning. I have also hoovered today and am airing out my apartment. Home is where the heart is.
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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Dec 22, 2022 1:39:00 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 22, 2022 1:39:00 GMT -5 I shall be cleaning my bathroom and kitchen later this morning.
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I ended up cleaning my bathroom and kitchen this evening instead. This is because I had a long nap in the daytime and had to go to my dad's house in the late afternoon.

It goes to show how important time management is.

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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Dec 23, 2022 3:04:32 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 23, 2022 3:04:32 GMT -5 I have put on a quick load of laundry. I also keep on top of the washing up. I took out the rubbish & recycling, too. I shall be hoovering my apartment later this morning. I do love my apartment.
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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Feb 15, 2023 9:09:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Feb 15, 2023 9:09:34 GMT -5 These are two YouTube videos worth watching if you're interested in sorting your home: I think these two videos really opened my mind to clutter and mess. See what you think!
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Feb 15, 2023 9:09:34 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

These are two YouTube videos worth watching if you're interested in sorting your home:

I think these two videos really opened my mind to clutter and mess. See what you think!

OMG, those before shots are ridiculous. How can people let it get that bad?

Chase your dreams. In high heels of course.

Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Feb 17, 2023 0:36:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Feb 17, 2023 0:36:04 GMT -5 Here is an article you guys might be interested in: www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-getting-organized-is-self-care-37222558 I found this article informative and useful.
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Feb 16, 2023 6:15:49 GMT -5 kjay said:

OMG, those before shots are ridiculous. How can people let it get that bad?

I don't know but the KonMari method of tidying and organizing is incredible. She has devised plans of how to turn disaster areas into clean and tidy sanctuaries. As one of the video shows.

Clutter and mess is a real problem for many families: just watch one of those videos and you'll see why. It is a real problem in society. Some people even have much more clutter than that. Hoarding is more common than you think and can be part of the person having a mental illness.

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Feb 17, 2023 0:40:26 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

Feb 16, 2023 6:15:49 GMT -5 kjay said:

OMG, those before shots are ridiculous. How can people let it get that bad?

I don't know but the KonMari method of tidying and organizing is incredible. She has devised plans of how to turn disaster areas into clean and tidy sanctuaries. As one of the video shows.

Clutter and mess is a real problem for many families: just watch one of those videos and you'll see why. It is a real problem in society. Some people even have much more clutter than that. Hoarding is more common than you think and can be part of the person having a mental illness.

I must be going gaga

The problem with having millions of hobbies and interests in nearly everything is that you do accumulate lots and lots. Ideally something like a computer setup with perhaps lots of terabytes of memory would sort much of my information needs but it wouldn't sort 'hands on' work.

I am not a minimalist

Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Feb 20, 2023 12:06:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Feb 20, 2023 12:06:42 GMT -5 I shall be cleaning my bathroom and kitchen shortly. I got caught up on the computer, so haven't yet done it. I will be cracking on now!
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Popcorn&Candy Rare Member Posts: 11,377	lets have a cleaning thread. Feb 21, 2023 6:27:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Feb 21, 2023 6:27:37 GMT -5 ...And clean my bathroom and kitchen I did. Today I have stripped and remade my bed. I also put on a load of laundry. I shall be hoovering later today. I like keeping my apartment spick & span.
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jen Rare Member Posts: 12,753	lets have a cleaning thread. Feb 22, 2023 3:18:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jen on Feb 22, 2023 3:18:20 GMT -5 I got another load of laudry washed and dried yesterday but in winter it seems a continuous process. There is always laudry about the house, just finishing drying.

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