Tuesday, October 20, 2009

procrastinator party

The inspired room is having a procrastinator party today. I happened to run across two bloggers (one was Nancy from Southern Blessings) who were doing this today and I thought I could escape because it was so late in the day. But the challenge was just to0 much. The thing I procrastinate on the most is cleaning cupboards and closets. So I decided to do one. This is a cupboard (with 2 doors) and it was in a 1/2 bathroom. It was stuffed with sheets, tablecloths, place mats, doilies etc. Just a big mess.

It even had some old tapes in it (which I threw out---to my kids--don't worry it was not the old Christmas music).
I decided (below) to bag some items. I bagged the doilies, an extra long fitted twin sheet (college!), and some round tablecloths.

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This was such blue work I put on Lady Sings the Blues and got myself some coffee with hersheys chocolate syrup and served it in my new winter cup.



I tied some stuff up too!


The completion is below. I organized the Large tablecloths on top and the smaller ones on the bottom.


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On the other side I organized the round tablecloths, and pillow cases on the top, and the place mats on the bottom. Any clothes and other stuff I put where they belong!
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I feel much better and now I have room if I need to add!! So thanks gang, for the inspiration to do this!!
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20 comments:

  1. Quirky Cottage OwnersOctober 20, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Keeping track of linens and textiles is something I haven't mastered. You've done a nice job here.

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  2. Sheri @ www.careergirlinterrupted.comOctober 20, 2009 at 7:57 PM

    wow. this is a job i hate worse than tiling (thank you for stopping by my blog, by the way!) i hate organizing SO much. Good for you though - maybe i MIGHT attempt it in my own house. or not. LOL.

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  3. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsOctober 20, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Great work! It's always nice to have a little push, isn't it?

    Thanks for the kind comment on my blog. It's a curse to have an older how with uneven everything, but it sure has character. I'd say it's worth it any day. =)

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  4. Invited InOctober 20, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    I just love an organized cabinet full of linens. You did a great job.... it looks great!
    Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog. I can't wait to check out all your other blogs. Glad to have found you!!

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  5. Nancy M.October 20, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Awesome! It looks wonderful all organized!

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  6. ShirleyOctober 20, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Very nicely done. I have an old pie safe that I keep old fabric in. That shall be my new project!!

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  7. GinaOctober 20, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Great job-so glad I'm not the only one who needs to organize the closets-they get out of hand around our house!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog-the cork board was actually one of those ones you can buy in a set of squares-so it wasn't really a bulletin board, I just had it up for a board. I just hot glued it in there.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 21, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    Organizing things like this is such a chore for me! I just seem to go in circles- you have done a great job!

    Ps love the picture of you and daughter roasting marshmallows!

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  9. cherryOctober 21, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Nannykim Thank you so much for stopping by ... Wow you did a great job. I so need to do this to several rooms in this house ..lol

    I have washed and dried the bedspread/ drop cloth several times since my hemming/gluing and nothing is coming loose. I have not washed it since adding the trim but I feel pretty sure it will hold at least through a few washings but I have to warn ya this glue stinks. I had to hang the spread outside for a couple of days to let it air out some before I could put it on the bed.
    hugs, Cherry

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  10. SueOctober 21, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Great job. I always feel so much better when things are organized.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  11. grammyOctober 21, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    I did the same thing last week. I am 'purging'. Just let it GO! I have a giant pile to go to Good will. Feels so good.
    What got me started is visiting my 86 year old Mother in law. House id PACKED so full of stuff and she ca't let go of it. I need to let go while I can and not give my children that job some day.
    Keep up the good work.

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  12. Lisa Nelsen-WoodsOctober 21, 2009 at 3:50 PM

    How tidy! I like to reorganize messy closets, etc. when I have a case of the grumps. It's a productive way to work off whatevers bothering me and the end result is a metaphor for how I feel at the end of the process.

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  13. LisaOctober 22, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    First- good job!
    Second- textiles need to breathe. Your old doilies and tablecloths will yellow and get spots in plastic. Take an old sheet and make fabric bags you can tie with string to close or make a drawstring bag. Mark them with fabric markers as to the contents.
    Again- good job.
    I need to join the party desperately.

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  14. DawnOctober 22, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    I organized all of my bad spots when I retired a year and a half ago - and now they all need it done again!

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  15. UnknownOctober 22, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    I don't remember it looking that bad. The finished product looks great...good job!

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  16. DawnOctober 22, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Re your comment - the fat thing is why I don't bake any more - I tend it eat it and DC ignores it!

    I don't pass on awards any more, but it always nice when someone gives me one!

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  17. Melissa @ The Inspired RoomOctober 22, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    HOORAY for you! Glad you joined in and got your closet done up so pretty! I always fix up little coffee treats like that for myself when I have to do jobs I dread :-)

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  18. JayneOctober 23, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    This looks like a very rewarding project! Congratulations on getting everything so neatened up!
    Blessings,
    Jayne at mysongwithin

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  19. JayneOctober 23, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    This looks like a very rewarding project! Congratulations on getting everything so neatened up!
    Blessings,
    Jayne at mysongwithin

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  20. Happy Hermit (happilyhiddenhermit@gmail.com)October 23, 2009 at 11:22 PM

    LOL , I did the Tablecloth Cupboard at my house yesterday. I seem to have a tablecloth obsession myself.

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