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It's a running joke in our house that however long a recipe says it will take, it will take me at least 15-20min. longer. This is, I believe, due to what's mentioned here: unfamiliarity with a new recipe. Even with old stand-bys, however, I find it often takes me longer. Maybe this is because I'm just slow...?
I've actually started timing how long a recipe takes- from getting the first ingredient out to serving the first portion- and writing the results on the top of my recipes.

This is actually my task for the month (creating a functional entry-space in my entryway-less living room). There are plans for a mail catch, front rug that actually works, the art I'm hanging on the 29th and a few hooks for everyday coats.
That's an awful lot for a monday evening, though, so today (and in the days to come until I get a chance to work on my ATJC project) I tried to focus on truly using our current, multi-stationed landing strips (i.e. putting shoes and winter wrappings IN the closet instead of in front/on the chair, taking lunchbox TO the kitchen instead of just putting on the chair, hanging purse from dining room chair instead of putting it on the chair - sensing a theme?)

It's been great to read everyone's trials and triumphs. We're all doing great! (or at least we're doing which, I don't know about you, is more than I was doing before)

Oh noes! Been in the 'double shift' weekend world and it sucked. My recommendation is to do the homework this month, but maybe a smaller version of it? So instead of sorting through all your dishes, cleaning out the pantry, etc, tonight you can just do a basic clean (making sure there are no dishes in the sink, wiping off counters, throwing away old moldy food in the fridge) and putting some really delicious takeout on a fancy plate after (and definitely buy yourself flowers)

When I worked all weekend, every weekend, cleaning always seemed like a truly daunting task but one that, once a bit of it was done, made me feel way more balanced/at peace. One of the things I really love about the Cure is that while the means are 'cleaning' 'organizing,' the ends seem to be more about creating a space where you truly feel home. So this month romance yourself a bit (Do dishes by candlelight with some truly awesome soap) and maybe February can be your power-house cleaning month.

I have had a few small, unframed watercolors made by my Great Aunt (a family legend) left to me by late grandmother, sitting on my dresser for over a year. Finally ordered a few inexpensive frames from dickblick today and am looking forward to hanging them in my entryway (my project for the month). I'll be able to see a reminder of two awesome, strong women every time I leave or enter.

Ack! I love this (am I the only one talking about 'The Cure' to friends/family/coworkers??' I'm pretty sure everyone thinks I've joined some cult or something.)
I already tackled a big task on my list - sorting/OUTBOXING a ton of art supplies. It was necessary but a GIANT job and one that benefits only me, as I'm the only one who sees the studio. So, for my official January Project I think I'm going to stick to something small and highly aesthetic and get my entry way undercontrol. Currently there is no entryway and my usual post-work progression goes something like 'mail on side table, all bags and coats on the chair and/or floor. It's a) messy and b) the first thing one sees when entering so I feel like it will make a big difference to have some sort of system.
So excited!

My boyfriend and I have always done a combined families Thanksgiving the weekend after and so usually spend Thanksgiving proper just the two of us. Rather than try to compete with his mom's cooking (an exercise in futility- she is pretty awesome) we've adopted our own traditions. As anglophiles, we almost always drink tea and watch Doctor Who, and for dinner we have curry (made or takeout) and bemoan the loss of the "New World colonies"

don't forget about mulberries! Here in Ohio,they're usually not ripe for another month, but thanks to a mild/warm spring our backyard tree is already ripening.