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Display Name:	tavi
Member Since:	1/19/12

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.... Decorating your house with what you can afford is a trend now? Intelligent financial decisions about reusing furniture and decorations should be "dead and buried"? FYI, some of us can't even afford (space and money-wise) the furniture most people take for granted (beds, couches, etc.) Although I don't propose everyone who does these things are that hard off, could it be that emulating small, cheap decorating habits is the only thing that makes financial sense for some?

I also didn't know other people's homes were so open to ridicule. God forbid someone show you warmth and hospitality in a room decorated with books. /facepalm

Been There, Done That: Designers Weigh In On "Worst Trends"
Elle Decor

1/19/12 11:15 PM

I really love this idea! Especially the bit about timing yourself, as I just started to do something kind of similar to tackle the ginormous mess I have and establish a better organizational system.

I downloaded a time tracking app and set it to beep after about an hour of browsing/working/playing games/etc, which signals me to stop and tidy up for ten minutes. I then reset the timer, carry on what I was doing, and wait for the next beep. By the end of the day, I've cleaned for an hour's worth of time without feeling like it!

When I'm done figuring out this current mess, I'll probably adopt this monthly system to maintain my hard work :)

How To Clean Your House in 20 Minutes a Day for 30 Days

1/19/12 7:09 PM