Spring Homekeeping

My weekend was spent trying to avoid the news with the same distractions I’m sure you’ve been practicing - reading, watching movies, and cleaning. Why does that last one feel so therapeutic? Is it because our minds are preoccupied with all the scrubbing and washing or that we leave the tasks with a sense of accomplishment? Because let’s face it, that feeling is rather hard to come by right now. So in an effort to feel more normal, I dove in headfirst into tidying up. Here are the things that made me feel better - and might do the same for you?

• Opened up the windows and let in the fresh air! Awwww…slow, deep breaths.

• Washed and bleached our white linen sheets. Nothing beats freshly laundered sheets at bedtime.

• Swept the porches and patios. Watered plants. Pulled a few weeds. Cut flowers and branches to bring indoors.

• Cleaned out the refrigerator. Menu planned and meal prepped using the items I have on hand.

• Wiped down all the kitchen counters and cabinets, then swept and mopped the floor.

By Sunday afternoon, I felt a sense of calm and order, at least in what I could control - my environment and my thoughts. And I was able to spend time getting lost sourcing pretty homekeeping things and putting this post together for you.

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In case you missed it, spring arrived last week! I’ve always loved cleaning and freshening up my spaces this time of year and it’s made even better using beautiful things for the tasks. In fact, I have and use nearly everything on this list!

Before You Go…

I would love to know - what kind of topics are you looking for right now? Ideas I’ve had; ways to support small businesses, seeking beauty in the every day, or just continuing with regular content to give everyone a break from the news. Another thought for those of you with businesses, would it be helpful if I share how I’m navigating things with my business and what my mastermind group is doing with theirs - does this interest you? I would really appreciate your input!

Photo: Grow and Gathered