Comments on: Sweep up your incompletes during Clean Slate Week

By: Alyson Stanfield

Alyson Stanfield — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:22:21 +0000

Wendy: Does that mean we have until January 3 to finish up??!

Jessica: Congratulations!

Deb: I need to repaint, too. I’m thinking about waiting until I can have open windows. Perhaps during a spring clean.

Samith: If you’re like me, it’s an ongoing process.

Patricia: Sounds like a good compromise. And maybe put some systems into place so that you don’t have to declutter so much in the future.

By: Patricia C Vener

Patricia C Vener — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:09:46 +0000

Ha ha ha, if only a week would be enough. I’m torn between attempting parts of everything (if I don’t I’ll only get buried more) or choosing one thing (de-clutter).

Compromise: de-clutter mostly and work to stay afloat with everything else.

By: Samith Pich

Samith Pich — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:28:46 +0000

Thanks for a great post! This is exactly the time to do all this stuff. I think it’s never too late to start de-cluttering your life. There’s nothing quite like a home vibrating with newness and possibilities. Now to backup that computer…

By: Deb Stewart

Deb Stewart — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:10:14 +0000

This is the time of year when I also do these sorts of things. Out with the old and in with the new. Last year I redecorated my studio and painted. This year I’m painting another room, throwing things away and organizing. And taking some time to put things into some mental perspective for myself. I really need this time of year to regroup!

By: jessica

jessica — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:27:54 +0000

This is a great post! I just rearranged my studio and added some much needed shelves. It feels great to work in an efficient work space. I do need to finish up work I’ve started and definitely need to replace some lightbulbs!!!

By: Wendy Edsall-Kerwin

Wendy Edsall-Kerwin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:16:41 +0000

This is exactly what I was planning on doing this week, you read my mind, Alyson! I remember learning that Japan celebrates their New Year around the 3rd of January, and that everyone totally cleans out their house. This year I wanted to uphold this tradition since I’ve been putting off cleaning to focus on my work. The clutter has been cluttering up my mind and creativity along with my house.
Thank you, Alyson for all of the great help and advice for all of us this year. I look forward to reading what you have in store for 2010!