I had some computer issues yesterday so I didn't get a chance to get Monday's post up. I'm swamped with a couple of art projects so let's just start the week of Small Things today instead, and just forget about yesterday and move on.
When I get busy, and also when things are slow around here, I become an aimless housekeeper. I wander from task to task, easily bored and distracted halfway through it when I see a bird flutter outside the window, or when my phone lights up with a Facebook notification. Ooh! Sally "Liked" my photo of last night's Chicken Primavera!" The laundry calls my attention just long enough for me to fold three towels, and then I see lint on the carpet, which leads me to the trash can which really needs to be emptied. Goodness, are we out of garbage bags? I'd better make a list for the store...just as soon as I can find a pen in this junk drawer which needs straightening.
Where was I? Well, time to table all this aimless wandering about and get down to some real business.
This is when I need my Housekeeping Schedule to gently remind me that vacuuming is on Wednesday's docket, trash is on Thursday, and groceries are on Friday. Why, I have less to do today than I thought! I'll just focus on those towels and feel good about a job well done.
While you're digging out your own Housekeeping Schedule (c'mon, I know you!) let's do a Small Thing that will catapult us to victory.
My dream kitchen/dining room table - Macy's
Today's Small Thing is so easy I'm embarrassed to even make it a "small thing." Let's call it a teeny thing, then. Simply clear off your kitchen table and give it a nice wipe-down.
Move the papers and butter dish somewhere else, and enjoy a fresh, clean table. Voila! Done.
Doesn't that feel great?? Now, if you'd like some extra points, let's really ratchet up the Sanctuary groove by putting something new on it as a centerpiece. Think outside the box: a child's creation, a white pitcher, candles, framed photos, valentine hearts, shells, oh and flowers could make it nice. Just pick something you love and highlight it on your table.
POINTS: 40 for clearing/cleaning off your table
BONUS POINTS: 30 for freshening up with a centerpiece
What's on your table that needs clearing? Do you have something to set in the center? Tablecloth or no tablecloth? Tell us about your kitchen table.
