Feng Shui-This Much I Know Is True

Part of what appeals to me about Feng Shui is that it is a philosophy that is seeped in common sense.  Common sense stipulates that if you have a cupboard filled to the brim with 'stuff' then if you get more stuff- you will have no where to put it.  Thus, you need to get rid of things that are of no use, little use or less use- in order to invite new things into your life.  Furthermore, common sense stipulates that when everything has it’s own place then you spend less time looking for it.

Every few months I like to take sections of my house and purge, reorganize and redefine them.  I also use this time to do a deep cleanse.

Here is the kitchen cleanse

I like to keep the items that I use the least but enjoy looking at at the top

We live in a hard water area so I give all my glassware a rinse in a white vinegar solution

Because we have monkeys who graze on food- I have an abundance of 'little dishes'. 

Easy to cut up an apple or toss a handful of almonds into.

Dr. J is a saucier so we also use them for condiments.

Tupperware without a lid drives me nutz. 

I love coffee and tea and am particular about which cups I use for what.

We call this the sharp things drawer- if it can cut you it goes in here

Metal drawer and Wood drawer

Cutlery- again I gave it a rinse with vinegar

My 'junk' drawer is a mini office in the kitchen- easy for homework supplies.

When the kids bring home papers I recycle them by cutting them into fours 

and making a note paper pile that is easily accessible.

In my plastic drawer I have one carton that holds all the ziploc bags that are washed and ready to reuse

I am much happier when everything is in order- keep in mind I do this every few months and that I would never imagine posting the before photos.