Survey #209 Response from Christine
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Name up to three clutter problem areas in your home. These may be physical spaces, categories of stuff, or collections of items that you usually or chronically find difficult to get clear—or keep clear—of clutter. | My biggest problem areas are 1. The entryway walk-in closet is a catch all space that stores coats and shoes, it has floor to ceiling shelves for tools, potting materials, extra light bulbs and electrical wires, seasonal.decor, the vacuum cleaner and it's attachments, lomg term papers, Christmas decorations, the standing fan, folding chairs, the cat carrier and two bins of sentimental items from my childhood. Stuff is always in transit and the floor gets cluttered up quickly. 2. The craftroom where I sew, paint, and knit as well as create cards, scrapbooks and wrap presents. It's also has a desk for my home office, laptop, short term papers, plants, bookshelf, cat litter box and cleaning tools like brooms, mop and feather duster. Also a spot for donations and projects in progress. |
| For any of the problem areas you identified in your answer to the previous question, list factors that contribute to your difficulty decluttering in these areas. | Both spaces have many functions. A lot of stuff moves through or needs to have a home. I live in a two bedroom apartment, everything other than eating, sleepimg, lounging or hygiene needs to fit in these two spaces. |
| Name up to three clutter “sweet spots” in your home. These may be physical spaces, categories of stuff, or collections of items that you usually find relatively easy to keep decluttered and organized. | My bedroom and bathroom are well organized and clutter free. |
| For any of the “sweet spots” you identified in your answer to the previous question, list factors that contribute to your ease in (or even enjoyment of) maintaining these areas. | The number one reason is I made it pretty so I dont want to mess it up! The clothes fit in my closet and dressers, neatly folded and by category. It makes getting dressed easier. Minimal.decor on surfaces and a cute rolling cart as a bedside table for vitamines, glass of water, currant reading materials and my sunlight lamp. Ligjt colors and nice art on the walls, family pictures, flowy curtains, cute linens and a comfy throw for an impromptu nap. Nothimg under the bed, a basket in the closet for dirty clothes, hooks behind the door for a wool sweater and my bathrobe. In the bathroom the vanity is kept clear except for the hand soap and a small dish to catch the odd lip balm or piece of jewelry. One drawer houses all my necessities to get ready. Not big but deep enough for clear containers to store everything upright. I keep it open until i'm finished, put the things back as I'm done using it. I also have clear containers under the sink for overstock and less used items, broad categories like hair care, dental hygiene, face products, seasonal stuff and travel. Above the washer and dryer i have shelves with banana leaves baskets for hand towels, hair dryer, heating pad or seasonal decor. I used self adhesive paper with a minimal.design on the back wall to upgrade the space. Trays to corral laundry necessities, an opaque bin for dirty rags, a rod and hangers to air dry my tops. Color matching my accessories to create harmony. Everything has a dedicated home. Organizing by grouping like with like. Keepimg extras to a minimum. Having routines to maintain these areas clean and put stuff away as I go. Very functiomal, yet pretty. |
| What’s an item or category of stuff that you feel as if you could never get too much of? | The fromt door opens into the livingroom and I make it a priority to keep it uncluttered. The big window faces south and this is where i keep the majority of my plants! MORE PLANTS! |
| Future topics | Anytime you talk about mindset changes., when I get stuck I need a different perspective to get movimg again. |
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