YOUR MINDFUL HOME Springtime is the time of the year where I start to feel the need to do a big clear out at home. Alex Badham, Designer and Co-owner of www.gathered.nz
T
he heavy wardrobes of winter start to feel a little cluttered and we all long for summer weather and ease of living. Although it’s a bit of a cliché, 2020 has me feeling ready for a new start, so I’m beginning my spring cleaning this weekend. I always like to start in the wardrobes as this seems to be the place where all the accumulated ‘stuff’ ends up. Clothing, sports equipment (multiple pairs of shoes for all sporting codes seem to multiply in our kids’ rooms), extra bedding and just general mess from the year. It is definitely too soon to be putting away the winter jackets just yet as we are known to have four seasons in one day here, but maybe a few of the heavier pieces can be stored away for next winter.
I’m an advocate for taking everything out, giving the space a good deep clean, and then only replacing with the things that you need. This way you aren’t tempted to leave all of the nasty bits shoved in there to ‘sort out another day’. This can apply to cupboards or even whole rooms. Over the years, I have found that this method is much more effective than putting a number on how many items you ’should’ have in your wardrobe. The kids enjoy helping out with their spaces too. We have always asked them to clear out any toys or clothing which they no longer love or fit, prior to Christmas. This year our oldest has asked if he could sell some of his toys and clothes to repurchase something else (probably another pair of football boots for the collection), so places like Facebook Marketplace or Trade Me can be a great place to lessen your waste from clearing out. Sorting out the bathroom and kitchen is generally the biggest part of our spring clean, but the same process applies. Take everything out, clean and then replace with the things that you love and use. Donate or give away useful pieces and try to minimize your rubbish output. I would love to hear if you have any other tips for your spring clean; Come say hello over @gatheredstore on Instagram or Facebook. Until next time, Alex
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