Moving Things Around. . .

A better set-up.
(Click for a nicer look at all photos.)

I couldn’t stand it any longer. The temporary computer set-up in the corner behind the couch finally got to me. It was starting to feel permanent. What could I do to create a computer place that looked nicer than that little table stacked with ugly books?

Ugly. (Click to observe!)

I didn’t have an extra table or desk to use, but then I remembered that my great-grandmother’s old sewing machine was in the garage. Hmmm, I wonder. . .

It looks better in real life.
(Plus, I moved the orange chair from the kitchen
there, and it's cheerier.)

I think I know what I'll do with that fireplace.

I'll tell and show you after I've done it.

I wheeled that old machine into the house and back into the corner where the internet connection is. The sewing machine was just the right height, so I dusted it off and set the laptop on it. Yep. Perfect. But now it seemed cluttered and crowded behind the loveseat, so it was time to rearrange.

I opened the doors and windows (because the house seems fresh and cheery to me when the outside air and sunshine comes in), turned on some music, and got busy. After moving things around and tidying the room, I made myself a smoothie and sat cross-legged on the loveseat to survey the new set-up.

Berries, banana, coconut water smoothie.

I decided that, yes, I like the living room better now. It is airy and open and feels uncluttered. I’d like to have more places in the room for people to sit, but there’s no hurry. Someday, the right chairs for the right price will present themselves. And if they don’t, there are always the kitchen chairs to bring into the living room if they are needed.

Again, it looks better in real life.

What is it about moving a little bit of furniture around that makes everything feel nicer and cleaner? I inherited this tendency from my mother.

(I’m posting thisTuesday night because I’m leaving early in the morning to go on a berry picking adventure. Have a lovely Wednesday!)