3-30-24

Happy Easter, Friend!

What I Can’t Let Go Of:

(just like the NPR Politics podcast on Fridays- minus the “Politics or otherwise” disclaimer.

This blog is publicly, a politics-free zone, so all musings will be “Otherwise“.)

I can’t let go of the effects of procrastination!

I despise tedious paperwork. Especially paperwork chronicling the past!!!

I’m happy to work on projection spreadsheets and plans for new projects and laying out the details of a new idea, making 6 different mockups of placement of trim on a bathroom wall.

You guessed it — or maybe you know me well. I love dreaming and scheming creative projects and I loathe bookkeeping and taxes!!!!

And that bookkeeping and taxes agony is compounded because I procrastinate this dreaded task.

But this ended this last week. All the 2023 numbers are now sitting on our tax accountant’s desk

And best part: We Have A Plan Going Forward

The Hubs is taking over putting the numbers into spreadsheets the 1st of every month. He is the Master of Routines (and hates numbers). I love numbers (but hate routines, when there is a creative idea I can chase instead).

Teamwork for the Win!

On the Blog This Week

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Cool Life Hack Product or Trick of the Week

Are you too, enamored by crazy, neat items designed to make life a bit simpler, more joy-filled?

Since that’s really the goal behind South House Designs — to bring more joy in our lives through creative thinking, creative problem-solving and creative doing. I’ve decided to add a section each week where I share one item I’ve come across that does just that!

Please let me know what you think!

The Air Cot

I guess this has been all over. Since I’m not in the young parent demographic, I had not seen it. Ingenious, simple to use, about the size of a water bottle. According to the reviews it truly works!!! And very reasonably priced.

Guess who I’ll be getting one for?

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Those stacked pots are simply the best clay terra cotta pots I’ve seen this year. They’re even better in person!

And this picture doesn’t show it, but you need to see those stemless wine glasses. I love them and they’re from Libbey (so cheap). But no one will guess!

Coming Next Week:

The ONE ROOM CHALLENGE starts next week — EEK!

You’ll want to follow along for all 8 weeks.

I have some great plans for a very small room. Can you relate?

And I’m doing this long distance. I will only be on site for one week to make all the magic happen. I’m going to need a huge cheering section to see me through.

Next week, Week 1, I’m sharing our Mood Board and inspiration.

From Around the Web

You can tell it’s Spring. I’m ready for parties! Let the planning begin!

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I hope you’ve been enjoying the weekend!!! Thanks for hanging out with me a bit,