Moving during a pandemic has its benefits. While I was quick to get rid of the boxes finding a place for everything has been a slow process. Things get stuck on shelves followed by more things and pretty soon there just seems to be too much stuff. Everywhere. Since nobody is really traveling or just “stopping by” the urge to tidy everything up just hasn’t been there. This has led to a much less stressful moving experience. In all honesty, I would much rather be on a walk, in the garden, or just sitting on the deck pondering how our life has turned out.

We all need that friend or relative that will cook with you in the kitchen, tell you that you have cilantro between your front teeth and at midnight redo your entire kitchen. That person in my life is my dear friend Edna. She also happens to be a brilliant interior designer and her ease for creativity is infectious. I wish I had thought to take before pictures but the following is my incredible kitchen transformation.

At 11 pm Edna set to work decluttering, moving and making a list of the items needed to contain the small amount of chaos in the kitchen.

We determined that having a garden tends to attract a lot of small and large items that tend to get strewn about on any available counter space. We set off for The White Barn Home & Garden store in Belfair and found the perfect skinny counter basket that can fit zucchini, tomatoes and random cloves of garlic. (PS. If you didn’t seem my post on the White Barn you absolutely must go! It’s an absolute favorite.)

In just an hour we transformed the kitchen from chaotic and overwhelming to peaceful and functional. Since this is one of my favorite happy places it’s important to create space that feels comfortable and is also functional.

Edna is available for consultations. She’s a master at her craft and a wonderful friend. Check out her website.

Have you cleaned out a space or room recently? Send me pictures. I need inspiration and motivation.

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