On The Way Out

You got me thinking after your tweet last night when you were cleaning out a drawer. If you are like me you find that there are lots of drawers with "stuff" in them. I wonder if you could take a wine case/box (not that I would necessarily have an empty wine box around, lol!) with the cardboard inserts/dividers still in; label each area (pencils, rubber bands, hardware, etc); and instead of trying to sort each drawer, you would have a common place to toss "stuff" when you came across it. If there were categories that required bigger space, just bend a divider back and make a larger section. Everyone could toss in the box as they started packing their space. Heavens, you may not have to go to Staples/Office Max for months! (Note to self: would this work just trying to clean/sort messy house?)

oh my heavens! I am so laughing! Your comment reminded me of the day I moved from Toronto. The movers knew I was moving from a furnished two room apartment SO they assumed there would not be much to do. The entire time the movers were there they shook their heads and said aloud,"you have too much, you have too much!"

keep your head above water! it's so hard to move, especially with two kids, let alone all your stuff. can't wait to see your new place and the amazing things you do with them. :)

Wow, I'm been following you and how did I miss the pending move? I love your current home, the light, the love, may the next owner love it as much! Now, details, details....can't wait to see the new place. (I follow Kelly Rae too, how funny you are moving at the same time.) Good thing about moving, it's a time to clean and refresh and start a new! Best of luck and best to S&A in their adjustments.

Moving can be difficult, so hang in there! Glad you're enjoying the discovery process and re-org :) Congrats on your new home!

Can't believe you still find the time for blog posts! I would be exhausted and plunge down ... Awesome!

even a bit messy your studio looks amazing! love these lockers.
thanks for finding time to blog, ali!

Knowing you Ali, or knowing you through this blog etc., I suspect you will try to relish the process...packing,wondering where in the h* something is/went, as much as you anticipate the goal of a new house and more space.
It's all good, so just keep breathing!and taking pictures of course. Inquiring minds want to see!

As one who has never moved, I got married almost 32yrs ago and live in the same house (don't hate me), I have no idea what it is like. I am almost a little jealous. Can't wait to see the new office/craft room.

Best wishes on a smooth transition! It is always a whirl wind when moving... but a fun adventure too!

I guess I didn't realize you were moving. Good luck with the move and I hope you'll have plenty of room for a new studio in your new home. Can't wait to see pics. Blessings.

When we moved from our first house in to our current home, I cried so hard. It was our first house as a newly married couple and the home we brought our babies to. We worked so hard on making "our first home" so special. We loved restoring old homes so much we packed up and moved three blocks away to our current home. This is the home where are girls are becoming lovely young ladies, this is the home where we welcomed two crazy wiener dogs and this is the home that I am STAYING in.
Best of luck on your move.

what a great perspective on moving! we are in the throws of it as well. just moved 10 minutes away. very much in the "unpackin and finding new homes for things" stage. while still finishing up the "clean up and paint to get ready for renters" stage at the old place.
thanks for the reminder to check my perspective and let this time be inspiring.
Koren

Thanks MK...I am hoping that this next house will be the home we stay in for quite a number of years.

So excited for you. When we were raising our boys we moved so many times that swore we'd never move again. It's been about eight years and I'd love to move again. I'm looking forward to living vicariously through you. I love your interior design skills and color choices. Maybe I will be inspired to redecorate.

Best wishes on the transition, Ali. I hope it all goes smoothly. I like how you're turning what could be a thankless job into a voyage of discovery. That's inspiring.
Anne-Liesse

Very excited for you...new homes are wonderful. Love your present scrap room cannot wait to see your new one. Is there one their and ready, or have to create one?? Mine is constantly a work in progress. Love decorating and finding the right "thing" for this room and that. Good Luck, and cannot wait to see your new home. UGH but allot of work.

Good luck with the move Ali! I have to say your moving room looks more organised than my current 'craft room'! Although I have decided I should stop hiding behind disorganisation and start doing again :)

Best wishes on the transition, Ali and Congrats on your new home!

Can't for your new idea and good luck with the move, Ali.. ;)

a fresh start. a new blank canvas for a work space. i love that. somedays i think it would be cool to just take EVERYTHING out of my scrap studio and REDO! purge, rediscover, re-excite myself...of' course thats a lot of work so I dont do it! Cam't wait to see what you do with your new space :-)

Good luck with your move - it's such a crazy time, especially with two little people. Hope it all goes smoothly for you Ali.

it's like christmas all over again! remember...one box at a time!!
sue
:)

Good luck on your move. I actually love moving. It's a great opportunity to purge and reorganize. I am on house number 3 in 10 years. My husband says we are staying, but I just don't think I've found the right place yet.

I've moved quite a few times in the last 3 years and each time I find it both exciting and a bit taxing.
Best wishes on a smooth transition!