Aesthetics for Emergency Decluttering
If you have a somewhat messy abode, and have company coming over, sometimes a little aesthetics can help solve the problem; at least temporarily.
Before guests arrive:
Attempt first to at least remove visible clutter: i.e hide that junk. Grab a box and do a quick sweep of your house. Also, make tidy piles of clutter. Tidy pies look much better than messy piles.
Light some candles: much more effective if you have nighttime visitors. You can turn the lights lower (which hides some of the mess) and the candles create a soothing feeling.
Scent that house: Burn some incense, spray some non-toxic air freshener, or boil a pot of cinnamon sticks and whole cloves on the stove. When your house smells nice, it takes away from the clutter.
Work the view: If you have a great view out your window, open those shades wide. Not such a pleasant view? Make sure you have some basic, relaxing, shades or curtains up.
Use greens: Placing a beautiful flower arrangement out or some nice plants here and there can really minimize the impact of extra clutter. People are drawn to pretty; more so than clutter.
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1 opinion for Aesthetics for Emergency Decluttering
Peggy
Jul 7, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Well, I can’t use greens since my cat would eat them. I have my bridesmaid bouquet in the laundry closet. I couldn’t throw it away since it was still so pretty.
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