Pink Milk Chocolate Tulip, at Godiva Today we’re moving furniture to do a thorough cleaning on the family room. Since this is the room that features our biggest TV and our surround sound system, you can imagine how often this room gets used. Therefore it’s more worn out, dirty, and tired looking than our other …
Fuzzy Chicks for Easter Decor, at Williams-Sonoma QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Spiff up your home for the weekend. Empty or fill dishwasher as needed; wipe kitchen counters; empty trash can andtake out recycling; wipe bathroom sinks and counters; replace hand towels in bathrooms and kitchen. De-clutter entryway, mail table, coffee table and dining table …
Spring Cupcakes, at Dean & Deluca I’m trying to keep up with my self-imposed Spring Cleaning schedule, but now that I have my second cold in as many weeks, I’m losing motivation. I’m not looking for busywork, but I also don’t want to have a lot more catchup work to do when I’m healthy again …
Le Masque, by Joseph-Désiré Court Happy Mardi Gras! Today I have a reprieve from Spring Cleaning (though I don’t dread it enough to need a “reprieve”) because I’m packing for a trip. I’m waiting for my baby cousin to be born. Since I’m using air miles, not money, to fly down to California, I can …
“Lady Flora,” by Evelyn de Morgan I’m excited for Spring to arrive. So far we’ve had some sunny days, and my snow drops are coming up in the yard. Today I’m enjoying looking at “Lady Flora” and other spring-themed artwork. QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: If you’re a coffee drinker, is it time to clean …
The palest pink spring tulips I could find, now gracing my mantel QUICK THINGS TO DO TODAY: Do you have bags of books or clothing for charity? Put them in your trunk today and drop them off while you’re out doing errands. Get your errands done early today so you can relax and enjoy the …
Sea Salt Neroli Candle, from Caldrea – What I’m currently enjoying burning in my kitchen My approach to Spring Cleaning is to gradually do a little project every week night, then two major projects every weekend until I’m done. This way works for me because throughout the rest of the year, I work on something …
Some cheerful orange-and-yellow tulips perched in my kitchen nook It’s extremely windy today and the power is flickering. I’ve put on a huge kettle to keep hot so I can still have hot tea for a time if the power goes out. I’ll have to drive to a nearby Tully’s or Starbucks to get some …
Mrs. Meyers’ Spring Clean Kit, on Amazon It’s still winter here – it might even snow in Seattle today. But I’m ready to start my Spring Cleaning. I’d rather do all my heavy cleaning and organizing now while the weather is bad. That will free me up for sunny spring walks with my dogs in …