What small DFW things will you do this week - w/c 29th August

datlex

crazy_cat_lady wrote: »

I need to get people's opinions on something please... I had a bit of a 'discussion' with my mam yesterday about the fact that I haven't decorated the house for a few years. The truth is it's far too much hassle for me and I get no pleasure out of it at all. Those of you that know me well know how busy I am all of the time and I've used this holiday to wind down a bit but not gotten much done. Is it the end of the world if I don't want to paint the house as long as it's clean? I feel a bit put out because the place does look shabby but I don't have masses of cash to throw at it, and definitely not the time or inclination so I would have to pay someone to do it. It's knocked my confidence a bit to be honest.
Have a good day everyone...:beer:

Decorating doesn't have to be expensive. Also you don't have to decorate a whole room. Wall stickers (£1.99 at B&M) / stencils/ feature walls can make a big difference to how it looks at minimal cost.

determined_new_ms

CCL I'm gonna be a sheep and go with the general consensus! I think it's your house & your life do what you jolly well want to! My brother spends all of his time decorating. He literally finishes the whole house and then starts again. But he's very practical & skilled, he enjoys it and it's really his hobby (he doesn't drink, go out or socialise very much). I often wonder if he didn't like the way he did it as he does it so much! Us we chose a decor we liked (everything is white - we're very minimal!) and won't re-do it again for years probably! Our kitchen needs a repaint as we had a leak from the bathroom. But as everything is white and there's not much stuff to put away when we have time, inclination and money it's just a lick of paint.

In the end we don't have to meet anyone else's standards, you decide for yourself how you live your life. It's the beauty of being an adult

determined_new_ms

Also if you want it done but it's the effort involved might be an idea to save to pay someone to do it. Although it's expensive it'll be done in no time with minimal work yourself x

PurpleFairy26

ccl ultimately as everyone has said its up to you, however, whatever you decide I wouldn't be borrowing to do it. We're like determined - we have white, that way you can easily touch up and it's cheap. You can also change it around cheaply if we so wanted.

We've had a good day. Finally got up in loft and got 6 boxes of clothes down to sort. One done ready to go back up, other 5 for selling :T also sorted dd2 drawers, so that was a bit more.

Sewed up two items rather than replace, also final sewed all of dd1 rainbow badges on

Girls had 'picnic' for tea aka lots of little bits from fridge, ham, cheese, grapes etc...

Still need to make DD sandwich for tomorrow but that'll only take 2 minutes. Listed another item on fleabay I found in loft. Was identical to one I sold before so I was able to reuse listing

Weather did brighten up in the end and I got 5 :eek: loads of washing dried, half put away too

crazy_cat_lady

Thank you all SO much for making me feel a million times better, and putting my mind at rest. I'm really grateful to you all. :grouphug: I don't think the house is bad, and ultimately I will save up and pay someone to decorate - but it's not high on my priority list at all. I just have this constant feeling I'm being judged by people and I need to be reassured that my own decisions are ok. I'm full of insecurity and self doubt at the best of times, and my own mother discussing 'the state of my home' with me doesn't help. I love her to bits, but she (and my sister) are decorate-the-house-every-year types. I'm not. I'm safe, warm and dry and that's enough for me.
We didn't go out in the end today so I have bagged myself an unexpected nsd, I thought we would be off out for lunch and a walk but when ds and dh got home from the football tournament, dh went back to bed and I haven't seen him since. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing - he's either really tired, or getting ill. Hopefully just tired.

crazy_cat_lady wrote: »

[STRIKE]:cheesy: check banking (no change)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:cheesy: keep playing with YNAB[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:cheesy: minimal housework[/STRIKE] hoover, declutter, wash up etc
[STRIKE]:cheesy: washing done and line dried[/STRIKE] 2 loads
[STRIKE]:cheesy: declutter and put some stuff in the loft[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]:cheesy: plenty of rubbish tv and crochet[/STRIKE] :j

Thanks again you lovely lot, just for being you and being likeminded. :D:D
I will try and get on tomorrow but I'm off to the Lakes with the kids - early start.

DawnW

Evening all
Thanks for starting the new thread PF - you had an early start for a BH!
Got back from our camping trip at about lunchtime
Unpacked vehicle
Did washing
Dried some of it on the line
Used up some of the food we brought back with us for lunch and dinner
Sold 5 items on ebay over the weekend - packing and posting tomorrow!
Picked tomatoes, courgettes, raspberries, mangetout, and DH picked a carrier bagful of French beans, which were donated to a neighbour who was pleased to have them (though probably not as pleased as I was to get rid of them :rotfl:) We only have some plants in 2 big pots, we eat them most days - luckily we do like them - and there are loads in the freezer. I have also made a batch of bean chutney!
Walked dog, who enjoyed his weekend away so much that he has hardly left the sofa :rotfl:
Had to pop to corner shop to buy some bread and milk, far fewer temptations in there than in the supermarket!

CCL, we haven't decorated for more than 5 years, and I have no inclination to do it again any time soon! Not minimalist here at all - I am a antiques /vintage dealer, I love old stuff and have lots of it :eek: but we have shades of white / off white too. Bog standard brilliant white in kitchen and main bathroom, bog standard cream for the hallway, landings and stairs (we have lots of stairs) and I splashed out on F*rrow and Ball for the lounge / dining room and bedrooms / ensuite. Bits that look particularly mucky get a scrub when I notice them, that is it! Definitely a shabby chic vibe going on here :rotfl:

Early night for me I think, as there will be A LOT on tomorrow's list :eek:

Baileys_Babe

Like many on here all our walls (except bathrooms which are tiles) and ceilings are painted white, the skirting boards, internal doors, wooden window frames & architraves are cream, the floors are stone or wood. Colour is from curtains, cushions, bedding throws etc. We only decorate as necessary and definitely not because other people feel we should. I need to find time toggive the place a good scrub but I know once I do it will look so much better.

determined_new_ms

Morning guys :wave: feeling tired this morning! Just drinking a coffee and trying to wake up before jumping in the shower and getting ready for work...

* have put a load of washing in the machine and will hang it up before I leave
* breakfast will be hm greek yogurt and free raspberries
* take some chicken salsa & black bean soup for lunch mmmm
* dig out meal plan so I can make sure we have something for tea tonight
* nsd - think I will read my book in my lunch break
* renew library books
* start thinking about what food we will need to take camping at the weekend
* water veggies
* admire aubergines growing :j

That's all I can think of! Early night tonight as am sooooo tired! Have a great day everyone x

PurpleFairy26

Morning everyone hi determined feel just like you, coffee and then shower before it all starts to keep tiredness at bay. Luckily I'm not at work today but I'm at an event from 2-10 that was a treat for my b'day earlier in the year. Lovely but a long day. Will try to keep spends to a minimum.

List for today:
Check banking, surveys and FPL
Quick shower, hair dry naturally
Take food and water with us to event
Take suncream
DD back to school
Other DD to nursery - packed lunch done
Something from freezer for their tea whilst I'm out
Post fleabay parcel

Right must get on, enjoy your day folks. PF.

DawnW

Morning all
Lovely night's sleep in my own bed, so hopefully raring to go this morning :rotfl:

Today's list:
Find, pack and post 5 ebay sales V. frustrating, spent all morning looking for 1 item :mad: Surprisingly, OH found it when he came in - he can never find ANYTHING usually :rotfl:Got to post office before it closed though!
Ended up posting 6 parcels, as another item sold during the morning
Postal survey tasks Done
Walk dog x 2 Done, picked a tub of blackberries during the afternoon walkies
Water whatever in the garden needs it Not done
Grate and freeze some cheese I had to cut a mouldy spot off last night. Bin it? Not likely! Done
Make a batch of roasted tomato sauce for freezer Done
Make a batch of courgette, pea and pesto soup for lunches Not done
Continue to use up food we brought back from our camping trip Getting there!
Peg out washing I did last night Done, all dry
Do another load of washing Done
No spending planned except for ebay postage, and the buyers have paid for that! Actually I did spend - got a voucher code from a company I buy from, for an online butchers, and ordered a meat pack - £60 reduced to £29. It seems to have worked ok, and is apparently being delivered on Friday.
Check calendar for any appointments this week Oops must do this!
Check banks Not yet
Any surveys that are available Screened out of one on Ipsos, as usual - they only wanted smokers this time :rotfl:
Sort out and restock sales unit Didn't get there, DD turned up with little GD. Will have to wait till Thursday now
Ironing Not done


I had better get on with some of it :eek:
Hope everyone has a good day