I decided to stay in the Center after my amazing landlord (at a great cost to her) installed new custom-made windows.
While I miss the charm of the old windows with their wooden indoor shutters, being able to get a good nights sleep is more important.
Originally, I wanted to move because of the noise and for more space. The noise issue in the summer will still be there (as I will want to open my windows ) but I can wear ear plugs like I have in the past. My landlord's architect came by to measure for a shelving unit in the kitchen area. That will help a lot with storage issues.
Living in such a small space I really have to keep clutter to a minimum. It's time for a spring cleaning marathon.
One of my favorite websites, Apartment Therapy, has some great spring cleaning TIPS for busy people.
I'm relieved I don't have to deal with the stress and expense of moving right now. My landlord is fantastic, which is something I don't take for granted. My landlord in L.A. was a nightmare. She was a horrible, cheap, dishonest women.
Also, the infamous G lives near by and one of my closest friends is moving to the area. I'm very excited about that.
Do you spring clean?
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
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Congrats! I'm happy to know you're not moving further away from Largo Argentina.
hooray for good landlords :) Glad you're happy about the decision to stay!
Definitely need to do a big spring clean here -- time to finally go through all our clothes and donate what we're no longer wearing. Can't WAIT for the bedroom to feel lighter! Good luck with yours :)
I should do spring cleaning, but I never do. I inherited from our father the inability to throw things out. I'm not a hoarder or anything like that, but I feel an attatchment to too many things! I'm going to read the article you linked too.
I'm glad you got new windows and will get new storage!!
I wish I could say that every Spring & Fall, I routinely clean out my closets, clear off the kitchen island and organize my pantry. But, alas, no. The closest I come to spring cleaning is cleaning out the refrigerator!
Good luck and enjoy a quiet night's sleep.
g - anch'io!
erin - I didn't want to risk getting another crazy one after the experience I had before.
michelle - I need to donate clothes too. My closet is so tiny, it forces me to edit.
gibber - I'm smack in the middle between Mom and Dad. I do hold on to a few more things than I need to but they are organized.
deborah - I probably should clean my oven and defrost my freezer. I forgot about those!
oh, so you live in the Center of Rome... I envy you:)))
Thanks for the cleaning tips - I hope it will motivate me to do some spring cleaning (especially windows)
Three cheers for your landlord fixing the windows. I know you're relieved.
I tried to spring clean...but I still need to shampoo my Persian rug. It doesn't really feel clean in the house unless I do. Sigh (whips out to-do list)
I do constant cleaning yet after a few minutes it's a mess.
It comes with men.
I guess you can say I do several spring cleanings - but with a toddler running around and messing things up the second after I cleaned you'd never know it.
i just cleaned out my spice rack. and we'll wash the windows and window screens in a week or two.
anna - yes I do. My place is very tiny but I like not having to rely on a car to get around.
los angelista - The new windows have made a HUGE difference!
paolo - ha. That is why I live alone. Just kidding.
j. doe - It must be hard to find the time to even clean when you have a toddler. The little ones require a lot of energy.
dorina - I'm going to save the windows for last. Or maybe I should do them first?
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