Cleaning Frenzy

OK. Not really a "frenzy" but I have been cleaning my home for the past two days. When I get into this mood, I have to run with it because it does not hit very often, as you would be able to tell on most days by stepping into my house. I have to say the prospect of guests for July 4 and the following week has something to do with this activity. The other main motivator happened this past Sunday when we invited our neighbors, Duane and Bette, to try some of our home made sangria. (Go check on Pinterest--there are a zillion recipes. Don't forget to come back here!) As we sat relaxing with our drinks I looked around and was embarrassed by the state of our living room. They are coming back on the Fourth, I hope they notice that I cleaned!

I like to think I am channeling Mari Kondo and her method of "tidying up." I did buy her book last year and for several days, while I was home alone, I dug in and tidied up. If I remember right, this should be a one time event--decluttering. I guess I forgot to do the maintaining portion of the process because I am back at it.

Aha moment here: this is something I do when I am home alone for a few days. Dave has gone to Calamus Reservoir with our grandsons. Hmmm.

Well, eventually this post has to get around to YARN, right? I really enjoy my Craftsy.com classes, and a recent one I purchased was Stashbusting with Clara Parkes. My yarn stash needs some Konmari treatment, but for my own peace of mind I want the rest of the house in order before I tidy up my yarn.