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It's January 15th….how are those Resolutions Going?

By Shar Sitter

Home Stager with Rooms With Style

January 14, 2014 09:13 PM

So, did you make any New Year's resolutions? If so how are they going?

If not....why not?

I started out my year by being on vacation for 12 days and now I am ready to kick it in gear. Both personally and business wise.

I am not a New Year's Resolution kind of gal. It just never seemed to work in the past and I gave it up. Now...I do have a couple goals for the year. That's different right?

Ya, ya, ya.....I want to lose weight. That has been a goal since I was 16. It just never ends. But I am taking on a new one this year...

Get My Home Organized!!

There, I said it and it is out there for all the world to see. I am not going to pressure myself too hard so I am setting my goal at one 'thing' or 'place' cleared out or organized a month.

And I am not even selling my house!! LOL

My January project is going to be the large cabinet pantry in my kitchen.

My February project is going to be the walk in pantry. Lord help me. Second thought it is going to be the food section of the walk in pantry in February and the pots and pans section in March. Whew...that's better.

So that's it. Each month I am selecting a place or area in my home to dig in! I am so excited! I can do this. It is only 1 thing a month. I can handle it.

I will keep you posted along the way to see how I am doing. So you can cheer me on is more like it!!

Wish me luck.

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Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Shar - Good for you on all counts. I'm going to have to do some of the same when I get back from my vacation.

Jan 14, 2014 09:16 PM

Rob D. Shepherd

RETIRED - Florence, OR

RETIRED

Between your post and Debbies comment I just discovered why my house is an unorganized mess. I need a vacation.

Jan 14, 2014 09:39 PM

Shar Sitter

Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN

Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Have a great time Debbie! Going somewhere warm I hope.

LOL. Well get going Rob.....at least 2 weeks will do the trick to get your house organized!

Jan 15, 2014 06:22 AM

Anna Dovger

Add Value Home Staging LLC, 281-704-6607 - The Woodlands, TX

Home Staging -The Woodlands, TX

Shar, I don't want to announce mine but they sound exactly like yours! Especially the one on loosing weight since 16 LOL. Anyway after my last staging job and me having 2 vacations in the row (not that I'm complaining about) when my 18 y.o. son was babysitting the house, I have all my accessories and valuable stuff in my bedroom, my staging inventory int he guest bedroom.I love your idea on one area per month. I've promised my husband one pile each weekend day;-). I'll come back January 31st to check on the status. Good luck

Jan 15, 2014 11:18 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Shar- welcome to the club. You're tackling it the way I do.... one area at a time. I'm starting with my closet. That should take all of 2014! LOL

Jan 15, 2014 11:42 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Shar~ That's awesome, realistic and perfectly reasonable! I scheduled a dinner party at the end of the month just to get the house CLEANED! We've been "organizing" too, as we go along. Lots of trash and a few donations. Love it!

Jan 15, 2014 12:46 PM

Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging

Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR

"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Shar I really like your idea of organizing one area a month!! I can do that, too because it's broken up into smaller jobs and won't be overwhelming. I moved into my present home three years ago and still have some closets and storage areas to get better organized. Thanks for the inspiration, I'm going to do it too!

Jan 16, 2014 01:44 AM

One pile a weekend is a good idea too Anna. It may take me too long at that rate though. LOL

Oh gosh Kathy, I am not even considering my closet in 2014!

It feels so good to toss and throw and donate for sure Donna. And yes....having guests is always a good way to get the house cleaned!

Great Maureen. We will hold each other to it and kick each other when we don't. We can do it...I know we can!

Jan 17, 2014 07:29 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I wish I had a pantry! LOL! Organizing a pantry is my favorite organizing of all and I don't have one! My master closet has been on my list for a while now...I need to get to that project soon.

Jan 17, 2014 11:00 PM

Janice Ankrett

Burlington, ON

Staging Professional

I have a neighbor that is doing one room a year does that count LOL. I should be attacking my pantry too.

Jan 20, 2014 03:23 AM

Wendy Tomm

Beyond the Walls - East St Paul, MB

CCSP, RESA-PRO, BBB - Wpg Realtors

Ok Shar...it's mid January how's the organizing going? Look foward to seeing how you do. Keep at it and you will feel great!

Jan 20, 2014 07:27 AM

Sharon Parisi

United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX

Dallas Homes

One area a month makes reorganizing sound much more manageable!

Jan 20, 2014 01:39 PM

Sharon, please...you can come organize mine to make yourself happy! :)

Oh sure Janice...that counts for sure!

It will feel great Wendy, let's hope I make it!

I think so too Sharon. Fingers crossed.

Jan 26, 2014 10:49 PM

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