The momentum pushed me to tackle the closet in the studio. A couple of the shelves gave way under the weight of books.I should have taken a before picture. Books that I don't use were weeded out.The rest of the books were organized by subject and spaced so that the shelves wouldn't bow under the weight. History, small inspiration, go to books on illumination, Celtic knotwork, drawing, altered art, journaling, books I bring to class, and finally a place for the large binders filled with notes and handouts from classes I've taken, and artwork sent to me by friends over the years. The notes are slowly being digitized. I have too much stuff.
Does nice weather shift you into cleaning mode?
Well done on so much cleaning and clearing. Nice weather entices me to go out, not to clean, but I do start clearing up when I can't find anything anymore! Valerie
ReplyDeleteThat's the way the bookshelves were. That and the books on the floor because the shelves gave way.
DeleteYes, the longer (sunlight) days and nicer weather during the transition from Winter to Spring causes me to think of doing Spring cleaning too. But I don't usually think of cleaning the windows until the time when I open them. My first Spring cleaning urges are to declutter, donate or throw out stuff I no longer use, etc.
ReplyDeleteI just put a bag at the curb this morning for the donation pick up
DeleteOh, and I like to take the top layer of grime off. My windows tilt in to clean.
DeleteGreat job! And now don't you feel physically lighter? (or maybe that's just me.....lol.) :D
ReplyDeleteYup, and I'm slowly working on the rest of the room.
DeleteExcellent! I have such a hard time downsizing-I had to moving to the lake-but Hubs is not happy with all my stuff-he says I will never use-haha its ok for now-I did take four big boxes of things to the woods house to sell. Yes I had that on my mind this week to start spring cleaning-get ready for summer
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to let go of some things, but something that must be done.
Deletesometimes... but I DO want to get outside and start "playing in dirt" again.... ☺☺♥♥
ReplyDeletePretty soon!
DeleteI Am Always In Cleaning Mode - Warmer Weather Drives Me Outside - Also, Your Wordless Wednesday Cracked Me Up - Cats, Such A Classic Creature
ReplyDeleteCheers
Ah, you need to ride your mountain bike over here. I have lots of cleaning in the basement that needs to be done. 😉😺
DeleteI'm more tempted to clean in the fall when I know the house will be closed up for months. Books are always heavier than I expect, and then the shelf gives way lol I've done pretty good at paring down my books so that doesn't happen again. Your system looks good!
ReplyDeleteSo far, so good. At least the stuff in front of the closet door is gone, and I can get into and find things in the closet. We'll see if the shelves hold up under the weight.
DeleteYou are on a roll. I read what you wrote about your windows. I installed those same windows in MO. I would give anything to be able to afford them in this house. Right now, I'm still working on organizing. You can't believe how many SOCK drawers I have. SAD. I also have some of those wonky bookcases. I finally built some in for my office (not freestanding). Solid wood is always better. I've never had a problem because I used 1 inch maple.
ReplyDeleteThe tilt-in windows are a real godsend.
Deleteyour space looks like mine - lots and lots of books! i do spring cleaning here and there all year and it always feels good when I have thinned out the excess which I need to do some more soon.
ReplyDeleteYup, it feels good to purge things I don't use and to send them to someone who can.
DeleteI'm the same way CJ! Good for you!
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