
The old condo was outgrown, reproductively. The new house has been bought, eagerly. The belongings have been moved, haphazardly. The many helpers have been fed and liquored, generously. I embrace the pretzel-y wallpaper border, hesitantly.
The doorbell rang bright and early on a Thursday morning. I made the perilous journey to the front door, battling through the gauntlet of boxes, packing peanuts, and bubble wrap. With a happy, giggly baby on my hip, I opened the door to meet and greet the two men who would be delivering my belongings [...]
It’s time to de-clutter. Time to de-personalize. Time to clean, to organize, to straighten, and to stage. It’s time to sell our condo. With a 10-year-old and a 3-month-old, this is not without it’s challenges: Challenge #1: I know I’m supposed to put away all the photos, but seriously, I’m the proud momma of a [...]