Happy 2010!
Is your Christmas tree still up? Is there a holiday wreath on your door? Did you take down the inflatable Santa?
If not, don't beat yourself up.
Most people who are not professional home organizers still have most if not all of their decorations still out and up and decking their halls.
My halls are ready for spring. Before January 1st, I un-trimmed my tree, de-wreathed my door, packed away the silk poinsettias, and boxed up the stockings. And it took less than 30 minutes to do.
Time yourself this year when you take down your decorations and pack them away. You might be surprised at how little time it actually takes to clear out the old year to make way for the new one.
While you're at it, GET RID of at least ONE decoration that has seen better days, that you really don't like anymore, or that brings sad memories to you.
You deserve to live in a home that brings joy to your heart, at every season of the year!
