Well, my goodness.... Christmas is here and 2017 is right around the bend.
It was time for me to take a break.... a short break... from blogging so I could continue to purge, downsize and simplify. I hated to take this break because there has been so much to talk about.
We moved during 2016. We went from a 2500 square foot, four bedroom and 4 bath house with a yard to a 1100 square foot, 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with a small patio.
The crazy thing is my sewing/craft room is the largest one I have ever had in my life! Isn't that awesome? I am pretty pleased!
We love the smaller place. We loved giving our "clutter" to those who had a need. We have more to give away, but that can wait until the first of the year.
I have watched countless YouTube videos about tiny houses, minimalist lifestyles, and simple living. It has been inspiring, to say the least. We have borrowed a lot from those that have gone before us into the world of living with less. Great resources!
Also, during this past year, I have finally gotten a better hold of my new job. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions, terrifying drops, and exciting turns. I have battled a big case of insecurity.... but it is coming back. While I have a long way to go.... I am happy that I made this big change.
So it was the right time to simplify my personal life and space. It has helped me with the empty nest emotions because this new nest cannot be empty!
Here are some pictures of the new sewing/craft room - still a work in progress. It may not look like it but I gave away a lot of sewing, craft and hobby items! Oh, a little confession.... my yarn is in the antique pie safe in the family room ;)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
It was time for me to take a break.... a short break... from blogging so I could continue to purge, downsize and simplify. I hated to take this break because there has been so much to talk about.
We moved during 2016. We went from a 2500 square foot, four bedroom and 4 bath house with a yard to a 1100 square foot, 2 bed, 2 bath apartment with a small patio.
The crazy thing is my sewing/craft room is the largest one I have ever had in my life! Isn't that awesome? I am pretty pleased!
We love the smaller place. We loved giving our "clutter" to those who had a need. We have more to give away, but that can wait until the first of the year.
I have watched countless YouTube videos about tiny houses, minimalist lifestyles, and simple living. It has been inspiring, to say the least. We have borrowed a lot from those that have gone before us into the world of living with less. Great resources!
Also, during this past year, I have finally gotten a better hold of my new job. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions, terrifying drops, and exciting turns. I have battled a big case of insecurity.... but it is coming back. While I have a long way to go.... I am happy that I made this big change.
So it was the right time to simplify my personal life and space. It has helped me with the empty nest emotions because this new nest cannot be empty!
Here are some pictures of the new sewing/craft room - still a work in progress. It may not look like it but I gave away a lot of sewing, craft and hobby items! Oh, a little confession.... my yarn is in the antique pie safe in the family room ;)
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
congratulations! My first one left for college this year and the loss sent me into a bit of a tailspin. Thankfully I have adjusted and he comes home to visit. :) Best wishes with all your changes.
ReplyDeletePam - I am so glad you are feeling better and have adjusted to the changes in your life too. It is amazing how much of a change it really is... finding new aspects to our relationships with our adult kids....even cooking for one less person is strange! Take care and best wishes to you also!!!
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