{"id":128764,"date":"2025-02-07T07:50:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T12:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/?p=128764"},"modified":"2025-07-09T17:41:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T22:41:05","slug":"lets-talk-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2025\/02\/07\/lets-talk-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s talk…"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi everyone! It\u2019s time for another Let\u2019s Talk post. I was so happy with how much you all enjoyed the last one (which was also my first), and you can be sure there will be plenty more coming your way. If you missed the first one, click here.<\/p>\n

Today, I want to talk about something that has completely taken over my life the last 10 days\u2014moving. Now, I wouldn\u2019t exactly call this topic dear to my heart, because, wow\u2026 I forgot just how exhausting<\/em> it is. Physically, emotionally, and mentally, it\u2019s a lot! But the good news? I\u2019m coming out of the worst of it, and I\u2019m still standing.<\/p>\n

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I\u2019ll admit, I\u2019m a bit of a micromanager when it comes to packing. I prefer to handle my own personal belongings\u2014especially my dishes, sentimental items, and anything that holds meaning for me. It\u2019s definitely more work, but I like to be responsible for these items.\u00a0 After a full week of nonstop packing, I now hear the sound of tape and bubble wrap in my sleep. Please tell me I\u2019m not the only one?<\/p>\n

I also believe in the power of giant lawn bags and reusable totes. If some things were not moving fast enough, I would load them up to the gills and throw them in my car. Whatever it takes to get things done! Plus I know that within a few weeks, most if not all of these will be opened and sorted through. We still have things in storage from our big move 3 years ago to our new home, which will remain there until we make our final move. That will be a day of serious celebration:)<\/p>\n

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The only thing keeping me sane is reminding myself that this is (hopefully) my second-to-last move. We\u2019ll be in this home for a year or so before making our final move\u2014back to our\u00a0 home, once it\u2019s renovated. After that? You will never hear me say I\u2019m moving again. Ever.<\/em><\/p>\n

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One upside to this whole process? Taking stock of everything I own. I\u2019ve gone through so many boxes, closets, and shelves, and it\u2019s been surprisingly eye-opening. There were moments of excitement rediscovering things I had forgotten about, and other times I was scratching my head, wondering why on earth I was still holding onto certain items. Those went\u00a0 straight to the donate pile.<\/p>\n

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This time around, I\u2019m making a promise to myself: when we settle into this house, I\u2019m going to be intentional about unpacking. No more mindlessly stashing things away\u2014I want to take my time, organize, and really evaluate what belongs. If I come across things I haven\u2019t used in ages….they\u2019re going to a new home where they\u2019ll actually be appreciated. And anything that I simply don’t need that no one else could use, well\u00a0 they are going right into the dumpster outside our house (quite convenient and makes you more likely to purge).<\/p>\n

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Okay, confession time. This move has made me realize that I might have a slight issue when it comes to shoes, handbags, and dishes. I have more than I will ever need, so I\u2019m officially placing myself on a self-imposed shopping embargo\u2014no more adding to these three categories. (For now!)<\/p>\n

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To be fair, I truly enjoy, cherish and use my handbags and dishes. Many of my handbags I\u2019ve had for years, and I actually rotate and take care of them. My dishes? Well, we all know how much I love them. Those two are justified in my book.<\/p>\n

Shoes, on the other hand\u2026 that\u2019s where I need to be honest with myself. I tend to wear the same styles day to day, and even when I go out, I now gravitate toward a shorter, more comfortable heel. Long gone are the days of stilettos or anything remotely uncomfortable. I just can\u2019t do it anymore, no matter how good they might look.<\/p>\n

So no new shoes for me in my near future. And for the many pairs, that I don’t wear or know I will not be wearing,\u00a0 I\u2019ll be donating to someone who will actually wear and love them.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest tasks ahead is going through boxes and bags of clothes. And when I say bags and bags, I mean bags and bags. Some of them have been sitting untouched since our last move\u2014like the eight enormous bags of clothing and accessories I saved for my niece. Many are pieces I wore when I was younger (hello, size 2 and 4 days!), and some still have tags on them. The next time she visits, she\u2019ll be leaving with a brand-new wardrobe.<\/p>\n

All those huge black lawn bags on the far right are just some of the many loaded with clothes both for her and ones I need to sort through myself. I actually had a few unexpected surprises- finding a pair of pearl earrings I had finally accepted that I lost and was so upset about, as well as a handful of other nice little surprises:)<\/p>\n

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As for the rest, I\u2019m making a conscious effort to be more mindful about what I\u2019m keeping. I have a tendency to hold onto things just especially if I paid a lot for them\u2014even if I know I\u2019ll probably never wear them again. But this time, I want to be more assertive and streamline my wardrobe. If I don\u2019t love it or wear it regularly, it\u2019s time to let it go. Not an easy task for me, someone who holds onto things and does not let go easily.<\/p>\n

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Needless to say, I have so many tasks ahead that if I stayed home for two or three weeks straight, working from morning to night, I could easily keep busy the entire time. But\u2014I\u2019m not 30 anymore, and I\u2019ve decided to take a more methodical approach and pace myself.<\/p>\n

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Instead of exhausting myself, I\u2019m committing to 2 to 3 hours a day of focused work on these projects. The ultimate goal is to have everything unpacked, sorted, and organized within the next few weeks. Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day, and neither will this process be\u2014but one thing I do know? It will get done. I\u2019m determined to bring some order to this temporary chaos.<\/p>\n

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Another silver lining in this move? Since I know this isn\u2019t our forever home, I\u2019m approaching it almost like a designer showcase. No major construction or heavy-duty, permanent changes\u2014just lots of fluffy aesthetics (which, thankfully, I have plenty of thanks to my business!).<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s been so much fun creating little vignettes here and there, adding groupings of blue and white, layering in textures, and making the space start to feel like “home”.\u00a0 Even though this isn\u2019t our permanent home, I still want it to feel inspired and put together\u2014and honestly, sometimes playing with styling and decor is the best part. Amazing what. cluster of ginger jars, or pillows can do!<\/p>\n

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There’s plenty of things I would love to do, but am using restraint and only focusing on aesthetics. Once we settle in here, we want to fully focus on the real project, our home renovation. And before I know it, we will have to start making major decisions and I want to be able to fully dedicate myself to that process. To be sure we are really taking our time with decisions for our forever home and not making them in haste.<\/p>\n

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So, end of story is I am exhausted, but feel like we have accomplished a lot<\/em> this week. The very last truckload comes today. Meanwhile, I continue on with the organization, purging, donating, etc…I know in a few weeks, everything will have found a place and the dust will settle. I am really looking forward to some downtime this weekend, and just glad the worst is over! I also am confident that when we move back, we will be moving with everything we want and need (no surplus) so that’s another silver lining.<\/p>\n

I have popped more Pepto Bismol, Aleve, Tylenol\u00a0 this week alone than I have all year.\u00a0 And of course a lot<\/em> of coffee!<\/p>\n

So, for anyone who is moving or has moved recently, have you ever found something during a move that you completely forgot you owned? Or do you have a hard time letting go of things, like I do? Also\u2014do you tend to tackle big projects all at once, or do you prefer to pace yourself?<\/p>\n

Always like to hear your take, thanks for stopping in. Wishing everyone a great day and smooth end to your week……<\/p>\n

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