A Little Bit is Better Than Nada
posted by: Misty on June 13th, 2011
Bookshelves from Lonnymag.com
There’s a Texas Tornado’s song that goes, “A little bit is better than nada, sometimes you want the whole enchilada”. Maybe it’s my craving for TexMex or maybe I’m just consoling myself, but these lyrics keep popping up in my head. When I think of all the decorating projects I want to do, the mundane tasks I need to do, and all the stuff that falls in between, I realize that I’m not getting the whole enchilada on my proverbial plate. Rather than be put out by the work I’m not getting done (hello, blog posts) or the items still on my “to do” list, I’m going to settle for little “bites” of success. After all, a little bit is better than nothing at all.
If you feel like you aren’t making much progress in your home, I encourage you to find quick and easy ways to instantly gratify your home maintenance cravings. Those tiny triumphs add up to big changes and fuel your appetite for bigger projects. In fact, if you find that you just don’t have the time to do things yourself, and there’s a pretty big to do list piling up, then why not get some help? You can hire home maintenance services, and every few months they will stop by and take a go at that to do list we mentioned! They’re very professional, work fast, and I think they’re well worth it. It’s better than knowing you have so much to do, and so little time to do it in. Having a nice garden is a must, you can get some complete grow tent kits.
Just for now, try one of these simple ideas and then bask in your glory:
1. Rearrange your bookshelves. Turn books sideways, group books by colors, or add found objects to the mix.
2. Never underestimate the impact of fresh flowers (from your garden or grocery store). Arrange similar color flowers in tight bunches in small vases, old pitchers or vintage glasses. Place single buds in glass votives or teacups sprinkled around the house.
3. Change out your accent pillows on your sofa or bed. Buy inexpensive pillows at discount stores or make your own from leftover fabric.
Pillow Assortment from Lonnymag.com
For a “little bit” more inspiration for little updates . . .
1. Simple Updates for Old Furnishings
2. 100 Quick and Easy Ways to Freshen Home
4. Fun and Easy Decorating Ideas
6. Quick and Easy Updates for Your Kitchen
Okay, now don’t just sit there and do nada. Make something happen . . . then sit back and celebrate with a margarita.
