tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post797346573090579409..comments2023-09-22T11:49:19.012-06:00Comments on AquaMaureen: Inch by Inch by Inchaquamaureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17368274520999097910noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-7973471384196327032010-02-12T08:30:48.916-07:002010-02-12T08:30:48.916-07:00Maureen, I've only read this post and the prev...Maureen, I've only read this post and the previous one - wow - wonderful transformations - Maureen, be patient and kind with yourself.......<br />I do understand about the thing with the people in Haiti and what they are going through - amazing they pulled a guy out of the rubble the other day after 27 days and he was still alive! But, we all have our things we have to deal with. <br />I'm also about to start cleaning out - again - but not purging - it's sort of been done in layers - this will be one more layer. Every layer seems to go a bit deeper, things that I couldn't let go of several years ago, are now ok to let go of. <br />Sometimes we need to take little bites at a time. <br />I love what you did with that skirt - making it into a dress! I have several skirts I don't wear anymore - but still really like the material, but just don't feel comfortable in - but a dress would be perfect. What a fantastic idea.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745918161344486602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-61958311910236909532010-02-06T23:19:28.768-07:002010-02-06T23:19:28.768-07:00Jenny--nice to have you visit!!! I know what you m...Jenny--nice to have you visit!!! I know what you mean about being TOO organized. When I create, I seem to need a flurry of Stuff around me. But the decluttering is needed in order for me to get The Other part of my life in order ... so that I have more time to create!!!aquamaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368274520999097910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-64037507728138693812010-02-06T15:13:03.519-07:002010-02-06T15:13:03.519-07:00OK, that is a seriously amazing makeover. I can ...OK, that is a seriously amazing makeover. I can never work when my stuff is too organized. I'm always worried about messing it up!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-12846772124272161712010-02-03T17:07:17.928-07:002010-02-03T17:07:17.928-07:00You deserve even more kudos now, Maureen. I think...You deserve even more kudos now, Maureen. I think the hardest part is not clearing a surface and redoing it but doing exactly what you said you are doing in your reply--actually disposing of the excess. WOW!!!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196766580432566317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-90590680779099549072010-02-02T22:05:40.286-07:002010-02-02T22:05:40.286-07:00Jeanne, thanks for mentioning perserverance. I nev...Jeanne, thanks for mentioning perserverance. I never knew it would be so hard to keep going. But I also never knew how good that would feel.<br /><br />Sharon, each time I work on an area, I've committed to not just move something somewhere else, unless that is where it belongs. I sort bags, boxes, and make decisions. A LOT has gone in the trash. Love you, sis.aquamaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368274520999097910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-6609777054192599302010-02-02T17:25:08.318-07:002010-02-02T17:25:08.318-07:00Amazing difference in the shelves!! Of course, yo...Amazing difference in the shelves!! Of course, you know what my question is...where is what you removed????? :)<br /><br />You know I liked the stained glass---my colors!<br /><br />Love you bunchesSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196766580432566317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-7923065292954721432010-01-31T21:20:48.131-07:002010-01-31T21:20:48.131-07:00Inch by inch by inch works. Good for all of us who...Inch by inch by inch works. Good for all of us who are trying.<br /><br />Someone told me once that a home with clutter cluttered the spirit, the mind, the heart. She may have been right. We are trying to simplify around our house, make a place for everything, and get everything in its place. Much easier said than done, so kudos for the inches you've gained.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your honesty and perseverence.Jeannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-53292872078010969192010-01-30T22:29:59.638-07:002010-01-30T22:29:59.638-07:00A.Marie and Amanda--we are all moving forward, are...A.Marie and Amanda--we are all moving forward, aren't we? even if it IS inch-by-inch! I'm proud of all of us for understanding how much we need to get out from under STUFF that would smother us. We are working to let the beauty in our lives and in our homes come to the surface. I so appreciate that we can encourage each other.aquamaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368274520999097910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-67513664405819437482010-01-30T20:23:08.387-07:002010-01-30T20:23:08.387-07:00Wow, what a gorgeous shelf! Who knew that was hidi...Wow, what a gorgeous shelf! Who knew that was hiding under all the stuff?? This is so encouraging...you make me want to go work on my house more. :) <br /><br />I'm working on an endless list of projects...but chipping away at them, one by one.Amanda Fall - Sprout editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099642812544000458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-821466213448175748.post-32389843982207911692010-01-30T19:23:02.075-07:002010-01-30T19:23:02.075-07:00I understand the balancing act; compared to those ...I understand the balancing act; compared to those in Haiti, I live like a Queen. I have a nice warm bed, a nice home (albeit an old one!), but it's got a sturdy foundation and roof!! <br /><br />I am also on a Purge and am really trying hard to keep going. Winter isn't my finest season...I like to hibernate! Lucky Bears!! :)<br /><br />My challenge is getting all of the tax paperwork done to take to the accountant. I worked really hard today and accomplished alot, but there is still more to work on. I need encouragement to just "keep on keeping on!!"<br /><br />I Love that stained glass; it is so pretty! Your shelf looks so nice! You did an awesome job! I can't wait to see what you tackle next!! <br /><br />My twin sis lives in FL so I can't physically give her a hug from you, but I gave her an over-the-phone hug...she said to tell you Thank You!! :)A.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06106004037607712134noreply@blogger.com