cinderellen's Profile

I thought the before looked familiar - my mother has the exact same dresser (she bought it new) in mint condition.

I do nearly all of the housework and yard work because although our financial contributions are about the same I have a lot more time at home to get it done, and I am the one with particular standards. I do have specific requests - squeegee the shower every time, put everything away in the bathroom before you leave in the morning, and if you are cooking something to take to work clean up after it - if I don't get to eat it I won't clean up after it. It works out OK but I do find myself getting pissy if there is no effort to pick up after herself I don't want to nag about things that should be obvious. Housework provides everyone in the house with a pleasing restorative environment and it should be more appreciated.

perfect colors to snuggle in when I'm in my library. Crossing fingers!

No magic - just keep up with the junk every day & purge most of the dust catchers from your house. I empty the dishwasher every morning while I wait for my coffee to brew so there's always a place for the dishes. Squeegee the shower before you get out; wipe down the bathroom surfaces with your damp towel ending with the floor. Clean up after dinner every night. Then all you have to do on the weekend is vacuum & dust & give the bathroom & kitchen a good wipe down with an all purpose cleaner, with a weekly "extra" like a couple of windows.

I actually have a library at last. I just moved in a few weeks ago and I think I can say it meets my expectations. It's cozy, cluttered, and exactly the sort of room to retire to to knit and think.

I pack myself, with the exception of china and crystal. If I am moving across town I move all of the boxes I can lift myself (and I pack so there are very few I can't handle myself). I hire professional movers to move the furniture and any large items I can't lift safely. It's not a bad experience if you are VERY organized. Last time I moved across the country and had only one full trash can when we drove away ten minutes after the movers left. I think there are just too many ways to ruin friendships in a moving situation, and if you plan carefully you can minimize the expense.

I've gone both ways - depends on the size of the room, the light, and the other furnishings. A nice rug is a significant purchase and you'll want to love it. Right now I have a very expensive and beautiful patterned wool rug in my attic because I do not have a room large enough for it, and another similar one on its way from a family member which will also end up in my attic for now. How about a neutral rug layered with a (much) smaller patterned rug? It's an interesting modern look and when/if either of you tire of the look the patterned rug could be replaced, removed, or recycled to a different spot in your home.

I kind of know my limits, but what happens is I lose patience and want instant results. Newsflash: every project will not have instant results.