tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post4376456316641582468..comments2024-03-18T13:55:33.629+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: A home; a sanctuary...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-23806382291325523852016-01-01T14:05:46.098+10:002016-01-01T14:05:46.098+10:00I have news for you - after about five years, the ...I have news for you - after about five years, the layer of dust stops building up. The top layers compress the bottom ones and it stays at the same level. *giggle* Our house is very dusty too!!! And when you sew, you create a lot of dust. But while it's a never-ending chore, I'm not as obsessive as I used to be....by FAR. If you spend all your time cleaning your home, how can you enjoy living in your home? When I think of how my home used to sparkle - every nook and cranny was cleaned DAILY - and the wasted hours, I could cry. <br /><br />My mom used to have a sign hanging on the wall of the kitchen - clean enough to be healthy, dirty enough to be happy. I like that. Jenny, dusty or not, your home is very welcoming, a true sanctuary.Allie-oops Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356598486121651755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-89295942246714090672016-01-01T07:42:09.771+10:002016-01-01T07:42:09.771+10:00We're on the same wavelength again. I was thi...We're on the same wavelength again. I was thinking about this while I was sewing a while ago. There's so much I would like to do, but there's no place to put things if I pull everything out of a room! I learned to live with dust in the desert. I rarely even notice it. I did dust the piano the other day, and I noticed the spots on the backsplash of the kitchen sink and cleaned that today. Mostly, I just don't see things, though. <br /><br />When my son someday moves out of the basement, I'll start with that room, painting, carpet cleaning, building shelves in the closet, and then empty some things into the room so I can clean up where they used to be. Right now, I vacuum occasionally, and clean kitchens and baths often enough to feel good about it. More than that doesn't get done often. And it's okay. I live here, and there's rarely anyone in my space. =) Thanks for showing your before and after pictures. I love your bedroom and the closet makes me envious. I try not to have dust catchers, but you know, things just accumulate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-26949271055207999752016-01-01T03:04:01.555+10:002016-01-01T03:04:01.555+10:00Good Morning Jenny! My mother absolutely loves to...Good Morning Jenny! My mother absolutely loves to clean house. I have so much fun teasing her that it sparkles and shines! I, on the other hand, enjoy a clean home but do not mind the lived in look with dust bunnies and black dog and black cat hair attached to almost everything. One task that I try and do at least twice a year though is to wash the walls from top to bottom. I have lived in so many homes with paneling and it need to be cleaned with hot soapy water, rinsed and let dry and then polished. I know it sounds like a ton of work, but it really only takes about a day per room. Your bedroom looks sparkling clean; now definitely go enjoy a cup of tea! Have a Happy New Year!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958077183627536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-52101083816401129062016-01-01T01:15:12.266+10:002016-01-01T01:15:12.266+10:00Good post. Oh what our mothers have done to us an...Good post. Oh what our mothers have done to us and our thinking about a clean house. I live by a mulch factory. There is not a minute of the day that there is not a layer of dust on everything in my house, even minutes after I dust. Add the dog dust of three large dogs when they shake..well, just forget about it!!<br />Happy New Year and thanks for the post.<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-70930515374264953672016-01-01T00:07:44.531+10:002016-01-01T00:07:44.531+10:00What a wonderful way to start 2016-- a w truly cle...What a wonderful way to start 2016-- a w truly clean room. I'm terribly behind on my dusting and due for a deep clean. You always inspire. Catherinehttp://kentucfkyseamstress.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-80932163328938860372015-12-31T22:31:39.817+10:002015-12-31T22:31:39.817+10:00La limpieza se tiene que tomar con paciencia.
Te ...La limpieza se tiene que tomar con paciencia.<br /><br />Te deseo para este año paz, y cargado de nuevos proyectos<br />BesosElvirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05622220673740850122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-66772708285239974562015-12-31T22:27:37.568+10:002015-12-31T22:27:37.568+10:00I give up trying to keep up with dusting. Since th...I give up trying to keep up with dusting. Since they built a marina across the road from us we have been getting so much dust. It builds up in the sliding window rails, it is always on the toilet seat and my poor car gets filthy just sitting under the carport. The other day I broke one of my little owls while dusting so I have decided it is a dangerous thing to do LOL. At least with floor boards I can see those dust bunnies and dance around with the Enjo mop. THanks for another lovely post. Happy New Year.Ondreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375358743415174254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-2831547081508327882015-12-31T20:04:34.177+10:002015-12-31T20:04:34.177+10:00I love reading you sweet post ..so true home is be...I love reading you sweet post ..so true home is beautiful x<br />I wish you a very happy new year.<br />Love you xcuckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650071456271781518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-46851314107168976842015-12-31T18:32:26.098+10:002015-12-31T18:32:26.098+10:00Your 'after' photos certainly give a sense...Your 'after' photos certainly give a sense of calm Jenny! I spotted a willow tree ornament there too, I love the clean feel of them and have about five now, including that one, all representing our family. Sharon - creativity and familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723560933462975777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-90966787549103666852015-12-31T13:21:03.581+10:002015-12-31T13:21:03.581+10:00I don't mind dust or piles of stuff surroundin...I don't mind dust or piles of stuff surrounding me for a while...until I get overloaded and do the cleaning my ancestors did each and every day. My home is comfortable and that is quite fine with me. Your cleaned and de-cluttered bedroom is calm and serene now. You are embracing the Gentle Life Dear...Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-7927207823414341112015-12-31T12:54:56.319+10:002015-12-31T12:54:56.319+10:00I love reading your beautifully written posts. Lov...I love reading your beautifully written posts. Love to you and have a wonderful 2016.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439426900538969302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-55652664520513339592015-12-31T12:42:01.045+10:002015-12-31T12:42:01.045+10:00hey! Not fair I thought I was the only one with du...hey! Not fair I thought I was the only one with dust bunnies!!! :-) I run my long arm quilting business from home, inside our home, so my excuse is that it is the batting/wadding dust! A house should be a HOME, a place for us to rest, relax and enjoy. Wishing you the best for 2016 and of course the constant battle with those dust bunnies! Leeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616599642690765779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-46627426359287970962015-12-31T12:31:33.635+10:002015-12-31T12:31:33.635+10:00I do love that feeling in the home after its had a...I do love that feeling in the home after its had a good clean. Admittedly though, with 2 kids under 10, it's a rarity. Enjoy your choccie xxAnorina @SameliasMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210287822137630366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-60650553238931445062015-12-31T11:28:44.952+10:002015-12-31T11:28:44.952+10:00It always feels great after doing a deep cleaning....It always feels great after doing a deep cleaning. I am terrible at keeping up with the dusting. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052334274494292848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-9167507878258686732015-12-31T10:50:45.524+10:002015-12-31T10:50:45.524+10:00Well I think it looks lovely dusty or dirty! The d...Well I think it looks lovely dusty or dirty! The dust here in Melbourne accumulates to visible proportions every three days. We are west facing and have jarrah furniture that shows every spek in the sunshine. We cleaned up the other day before some guests arrive and my hubby lives it when people come over as the house is clean. I don't give k it looks lived in!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02317117964695567193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-61386292203286274732015-12-31T09:52:35.646+10:002015-12-31T09:52:35.646+10:00I always feel more peaceful after I have done some...I always feel more peaceful after I have done some housework. I function better in a clean, straightened up area. I like stuff, lol a lot of stuff, but it all has to be in its rightful place.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203042019743048339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-31317725674699357632015-12-31T09:41:52.461+10:002015-12-31T09:41:52.461+10:00Hi Jenny, Don't you know that dust is a protec...Hi Jenny, Don't you know that dust is a protective coating for all your things! My house is well protected at the moment! LOL! Have a very Happy New Year and I look forward to another year of friendship. Hugs, Christine xxChristine Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920647581818665215noreply@blogger.com