There are a lot of things in life besides stitching. Cleaning and being organized are just a couple of them. Achieving cozy minimalism is a long-standing goal of mine – and so I continue in 2017.
The January Cure is an annual challenge put on by Apartment Therapy. Our co-op townhouse may not be as stylish as what you’ll see on that inspiring blog, but I have big dreams.

Day 1 of the January Cure is a Confidence-boosting de-clutter of a drawer. I chose a kitchen drawer that didn’t seem too bad til I took everything out and saw how much was not needed. I “shopped my house” and found a container for the tin foil, wax paper, etc. and put it on the wall (hope the screw stays in). Many things were recycled, put in garbage, or put away elsewhere. What’s left is stuff we will use – how very civilized!