H O M E + S T Y L E
Finding Your Calm in an Organized Home Space By Renee Ory
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he opposite of calm is stress; thankfully, we have a choice in our homes, outdoor spaces, and garages. After a day of work, driving home could be an opportunity to enter a restful soothing respite that envolps you the minute you enter your parking spot or garage. Yes, even your garage. Your garage could be your downstairs attic with shelving of clear plastic containers and hanging devices for bikes and garden tools. One wall could feature cabinets for extra pantry/kitchen items, and gardening equipment to continue the peaceful entrance into your home. Once entering your home, soften your living space by clearing surface areas. Place books on small shelves. Put remotes in a serving tray next to coasters or magazines. In your office area utilize, wall bookcases or a storage compartment for important documents and extra office supplies. Consider custom, pull-out drawers inside your cabinets for your kitchen and bathrooms. Added shelving in the utility for an overflow of pantry items will eliminate the need to return to the store frequently. By addressing your mail daily, you can clear it from collecting on the dining room table or kitchen countertop.
Possible options: shred, recycle, or place in an area designated to revisit later. Make your weekends yours again by creating a place for everything. By implementing order in your home, you’re creating freedom and peace, all of which assist in a balanced lifestyle. Uncertainty is part of our daily lives now. Calmness and certainty go hand-in-hand. By knowing your keys are hung on the key holder when you enter, keeping your reading glasses in the outside pouch of your bag, you create a certain level of certainty in your life. What about rain boots? Yes, they’re in the utility room, tucked underneath the bottom storage shelf. Reinforcing these small changes ensures you’ll be able to retrieve anything at a moment’s notice. Multi-tasking is a myth for many. It creates anxiety in that your focus is divided, taking more time than necessary. Take a deep breath and tackle one thing at a time, your list will diminish with ease. Even if your thoughts are scattered, accomplishing the kitchen countertops first, then simply returning kitchen items to the pantry and the small appliance storage will energize you. Next, move to the living area to fold blankets, fluffing pillows in their designated areas, and recycle already-read magazines and
newspapers. Moving on to the bathrooms and bedrooms will complete the sweep of tidying up with a sense of relief and once-again inviting space. Calmness is a state-of-mind, easily cultivated once your priorities are clear to you and your family. “Let it Go” can have a double meaning. One is to get rid of the clutter by donating to charity or giving to friends and family. Another take on “let it go” could be the emotional win of deciding what’s important to you in the moment; is it complete order or a respite in your armchair? A great takeaway from your organizing effort is the calm and ease you will feel when we can get back toa semblance of life and you’re looking for that clear plastic bag to take to sporting events or the black cashmere shawl for an evening out. Giving your possessions a home eliminates wasted time and frustration and extends valuable time and energy better spent on things you love. Bring calm, peace of mind, and organization to your home by calling in Amazing Spaces.
AMAZING SPACES is an Acadiana-based Professional Organizing Company transforming homes and offices since 2003. Offering a full line of closet and storage systems. Call Renée Ory (337) 296-5506 for appointments and visit the website at AmazingSpaces.org V OL U M E 6 IS S U E 2
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