First Things First

As my very first post to this new blog, I want to give a little insight as to what you can expect from it (and me) in the coming weeks, months and, who knows, maybe even years…

This blog is a hobby. Maybe one day it’ll become more. For now, it’s a creative outlet where I plan to write and share and brainstorm with anyone who wishes to read it. I make no promises about how often I will post and can make no guarantee as to the quality of its content. What I can promise is that it will be authentically me… good, bad and everything in between. And I hope to entertain you a little bit along the way. 

So let’s dive in…

Here’s my philosophy on organizing a space (and life in general, as it turns out): It’s not all about putting your crap away. Everyone can find a space to shove an unwanted item so that it’s out of sight (pretty sure we all used the space under our beds for that purpose growing up). Sometimes what we really need is to bring all the crap out, dust it off, remember its story and its purpose, decide whether it’s something to keep or discard, then find the perfect place for it to live going forward.

As I began drafting some of the content I wanted to post here on this blog, I realized that it was going to end up being about more than just home organizing. Don’t get me wrong, I plan to focus on this subject and come back to it every chance I get. But be prepared that there may be some messy in-between posts about real life and hard things and maybe a story or two along the way.

The truth is, life is hard and messy and complicated and, try as I might, this blog will never fix it all.

In reading my content, you may learn a thing or two. It’s also possible you’ll share feedback or insights that hadn’t occurred to me and teach me something new as well. I look forward to learning with you.

In sharing my stories, I hope to inspire others to share their stories as well. I look forward to hearing those stories.

In tidying up our closets and cleaning out the spaces under our beds, we may discover a variety of hidden treasures along the way. Cherished memories, sad moments, and things we thought we’d lost long ago. Whether tangible knickknacks or painful pasts… it all needs to come out before it can be tucked back away in safe spaces.

There will be plenty to hang onto, a whole lot to toss out and maybe some valuable possessions we can pass along to others in need. But regardless of what we find in those dark and dusty spaces, my hope is to inspire you to turn that space into something new. Open the curtains, let in the light, and create a space you can be proud of.

Welcome to my blog. Pull up a chair and stay awhile.