Tips For Keeping the Clutter Under Control

April 8, 2015 By Honey and Roses in Book Club Tags: 40 bags in 40 days, Challenge, Decluttering, Decor, DIY, Simplifing 17 Comments

Easter has come and gone for this year. I enjoyed spending time with family and of course I ate far too much chocolate. It was also our wedding anniversary – 7 years! Paul and I enjoyed some time together … catching a movie and dinner. I managed to squeeze in a few projects, which I hope to show you all in the coming weeks. This weekend also marked the end of the 40 bags in 40 days decuttering challenge … so what next? As a final wrap up I thought I would share my tips for keeping the clutter under control … after the challenge ends. Continue reading →

5 Top Tips When Decluttering

April 1, 2015 By Honey and Roses in Home Styling & Organisation Tags: 40 bags in 40 days, Challenge, Decluttering, Decor, DIY, Simplifing 16 Comments

Can you believe that we’re nearly at the end of the 40 Bags in 40 Days challenge! How the time has flown by. With 3 days left of the challenge, I thought I would take a moment to reflect on what I have learnt along the way. So here are my 5 top tips when decluttering … for the final week of the challenge. Continue reading →

Get Back on Track … for Week 5 of the Declutter Challenge

March 25, 2015 By Honey and Roses in Home Styling & Organisation Tags: 40 bags in 40 days, Decluttering, DIY, Organisation, Simplifing 9 Comments

I have to be honest with you, this week feels like the toughest week of the challenge so far. I lost motivation (despite all my efforts here), with days going by without so much as a glance at my declutter list or a bag in sight. With only 9 days left to go of the 40 Bags in 40 Days, it’s time to dig deep and get back on track … for week 5 of the declutter challenge. Continue reading →

How to Organise Children’s Artwork … Declutter Challenge

March 19, 2015 By Honey and Roses in Home Styling & Organisation Tags: 40 bags in 40 days, Decluttering, DIY, Organisation, Simplifing 2 Comments

Of all the areas at home that have proven to be the biggest challenge to organise … it has to be my daughter’s artwork. I love looking at wonderful creations Miss E brings home most days. However, as of a week ago I had no idea how to store or organise the seemingly endless outpouring of creativity. Continue reading →

Tips to Organising the Wardrobe … Declutter Challenge

March 12, 2015 By Honey and Roses in Home Styling & Organisation Tags: 40 bags in 40 days, Challenge, Decluttering, DIY, Simplifing 18 Comments

Why does decluttering the wardrobe always seem so over whelming and such a mammoth task? My attempts to tame this area of the house are sporadic at best … Continue reading →

Week 2 – Staying Motivated … Decluttering My Life One Bag at a Time

March 4, 2015 By Honey and Roses in Home Styling & Organisation Tags: 40 bags in 40 days, Challenge, Decluttering, Simplifing 9 Comments

Week 2 of the 40 bags in 40 days challenge has come to a close. Another corner of the garage sorted, a time booked for the local council to haul away the junk, and a trip to the local charity shop to donate items in good condition but no longer used … phew! Continue reading →

Week 1 of the Challenge … Decluttering My Life One Bag at a Time

February 25, 2015 By Honey and Roses in Home Styling & Organisation Tags: 40 bags in 40 days, Challenge, Decluttering, Simplifing 2 Comments

I recently signed up for the 40 Bags in 40 Days 2015 Decluttering Challenge organised by White House Black Shutters. The challenge … as the name suggests … is a 40 day period where you declutter one area of your home a day. The goal is to get rid of one bag of clutter a day (at least). Continue reading →