2011 : The Year of Organizing a Beautiful Life

2011 is for organizing a beautiful life.

Yes there are papers to be filed and a small stack ready for the thrift shop.  There’s also so much more – like being open to opportunities that come through the year, bettering the people we are becoming, and celebrating moments.  This year, I want to be more open to all these things.  How about you?

The idea of an organized life has already sparked new things at our home.  We’re figuring our our new roles in our home and community.  We’re actually attempting to have our taxes ready before, oh, the last minute.  And finally, I am going to learn to sew a zipper and patch the hole in Martin’s winter coat.

Yeah – part of organizing is organizing all those fears about patching that coat (it’s been duck taped since before I met Martin), and throwing them all out the window.  A poorly patched coat has got to be better than a duck taped coat!

My 2010 was so much about wanting a decluttered home and life.  Organizing a beautiful life just seems to flow into the next step.

So I’m going to open our doors to you and share this new journey.

Organizing isn’t about stressing.  It’s eliminating unnecessary.  It’s allowing time for what you love and the people you love.  It’s taking care of the ordinary so you can celebrate the stories.

I’d love to hear what your thought is for your 2011.  Any new year organizing you plan to dive into (or need to dive into?!)?