Survey #246—Full Response from Val
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Describe ways in which clutter has interfered with your ability to entertain visitors or host guests in your home. | My home doesn’t reflect who I am and how I want to be seen. Even if I was ok with company seeing some clutter, since I know what their standard of living is, while they won’t say anything rude to me, inside I know they will be summing me up as a slob/lazy/crazy…and while that may be partially true 😉, I’m not at the place where I can just shake that off…so I’d rather not have company. It’s messed up because a big part of me wants to be hospitable and the clutter is crippling me. |
| If you could wave a magic wand to make all your clutter disappear or become beautifully organized in an instant, what kinds of entertaining would you like to do in your theoretical “perfect” space? | Host game nights, and dinners and spontaneous tea parties. I also want my friends and family to know they can come and stay a night. |
| What would you consider the bare minimum requirements you’d need to achieve to get your space into shape for entertaining? | Declutter and clean outside in…everything but my personal bedroom and bath, or my hubby’s office. |
| How has your concept of entertaining evolved over the years? Do the materials, equipment, and supplies you possess—such as special cookware, extra tableware, serving dishes, decorations, party games, etc.—still support the types of event you’d like to host? | If I don’t have what I need, I’d have them bring it. I do have items I’ve gathered all together in a cabinet. |
| Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s). If we think that your question—and our answer—might be useful or instructive to The Clutter Fairy Weekly audience, we’ll share them in an upcoming episode. | How do we keep up a habit of decluttering when just keeping up with cleaning is a struggle? |
| Future topics | Determining if we just really need more square footage. Preparing to share space with a parent who needs care. Honoring the time we say we’re dedicating to decluttering. |
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