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| New Sideboard! |
Today, I cleaned the corner of the family room a little more, washing the walls and the baseboard, again. Then, daughter pushed the sideboard into place!
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| Plenty of Covered Storage Space! |
The two cupboards on either side have three shelves, the upper two are adjustable. The top drawer is shallower than the other two.
Then, daughter sorted through everything that I had stored on top of the old computer desk and the plastic shelving unit that used to be on the side of the computer desk. She went through all the computer accessories and decided what could be discarded - old computer mouse attachments (computer mice?), keyboard, monitor, and speakers (set aside for donating). I dusted the items while she sorted, organized, and consolidated things for me! Then, she arranged everything:
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| Left Cupboard |
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| Right Cupboard |
The cupboard on the left (when standing in front of the sideboard, facing it) has computer cords and program CDs in a pink basket on the bottom shelf. The cardboard box on the middle shelf holds some empty canning jars (I might cover the box with fabric or contact paper, later). The top shelf holds my tool kit (screwdrivers, hammer, etc.) in the clear plastic shoe box in front and extra nails, screws, and other pieces of hardware in another container, behind it. Much of this stuff was stored on the plastic shelving unit.
Speaking of screwdrivers, remember the cordless screwdriver with the rechargeable battery that had run out of charge and I didn't think I had the battery charger? We found the battery charger, today, when daughter was sorting through a basket of tools and supplies! I had forgotten I even had it, never mind where I had put it! Of course we found it after she put the sideboard together without the cordless screwdriver! It is now stored together with the screwdriver!
The cupboard on the left stores the old, non-working laptops on the bottom shelf, being stored until we are able to go to the computer store to have them delete whatever files stored on them before being recycled. These laptops were stored on a shelf on the computer desk. The middle shelf is actually empty! Imagine that! The top shelf has a basket with my gardening supplies - seed packets, gloves, and a new hand spade! As well as a can of WD40 lubricant, which could probably go to the garage!
The drawers in the middle contain all my gift wrap supplies that used to be stored in a battered old wicker chest! The bottom drawer has Christmas gift wrapping supplies, the middle drawer has birthday and all occasion gift wrapping supplies, and the top drawer has tissue papers, bubble wrap, etc. Two plastic shoe boxes filled with ribbons, Christmas cards, etc., that were stored on a different shelf unit in the family room, also fitted into the drawers. I put in a small box with a pair of scissors and tape in the top drawer, as well. The sideboard makes a good gift wrapping station!
The only items being stored on the top of the sideboard are the computer modem and the white cookie jar which stores bird seeds. Of course, I am not sure just how long that top will remain so clear! I am already tempted to place a set of candle holders or perhaps a small plant on it!
As a result of getting this new piece of storage furniture, I was able to declutter the computer desk and the plastic shelving unit (might move that to the garage or the shed to store plant pots, etc.; if not, it will be taken apart and either donated or recycled).
That just leaves the old wicker chest that is falling apart:
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| Old Wicker Chest |
This chest was purchased several years ago, when the old coffee table in the family room broke and I needed something to function as a coffee table for the prayer gathering that was being held later that evening! Friend R and I ran to a discount store that sold furniture, but, they didn't have a coffee table for a reasonable price! I purchased this chest in lieu of a coffee table and later, used it to store my gift wrap and gifts as I purchased them ahead of time when there were sales, etc. Dancer Kitty liked to sleep on the top and over the years, the wicker began to break (I made a half-hearted attempt to repair it with some raffia, at one point!) Daughter thinks I should dispose of it. But, I decided to store the big bags of cat food in there, for now. At least until the bottom collapses!
Daughter said that assembling and setting up the sideboard, sorting through the stuff and organizing everything was her gift of service to me - it's a gift I appreciate very much! Such a blessing to have her do these things for me!
Today, I am grateful for:
- Daughter's gift of service to me
- The new sideboard
- The new storage space!
- Having everything nicely organized
- Finding the charger for the cordless screwdriver!
Today's joyful activity was getting the new sideboard set up and organized by my daughter!
I haven't yet had the chance to catch up fully on all of your news, but your new sideboard looks great. It's a good feeling when you can get things tidy, accessible and organised (I do keep trying), and it was kind of your daughter to help. X
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules. The back story is, my daughter looked at how cluttered that corner of the family room was and decided my problem was not too much stuff but, rather, not enough proper storage! So, she suggested getting this sideboard and set it up for me and just like that, I have adequate storage (after clearing out a few things in the sorting out process!) It was very kind of her to help!
DeleteThat is a really lovely and useful sideboard with lots of storage space. Well done to your daughter for assembling it for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen. She did a great job, assembling and organizing it for me. :)
DeleteIt looks great and holds so much. Will you use this as a desk, also? What a wonderful gift of service from your daughter. Her being able to spend time with you is one of the good things that has come from the pandemic.
ReplyDeleteThank you, June; it does look good, doesn't it? And there is plenty of storage space, too. I don't think I'll use this as a desk since I already have a desk - two of them, actually, one in my room and one in the spare room (plus my daughter has her own desk in her room).
DeleteOh, yes! Her being home with me is definitely one of the good things that have come from the pandemic! :)
Your daughter is right, that old wicker chest needs to go!
ReplyDeleteYes, you are both right! I need to find better storage for the bags of cat food!
DeleteI love your new sideboard, your daughter has done a brilliant job of assembling it. It looks great where you've placed it and loads of useful storage. Also well done on decluttering a lot of the stuff from the old computer table storage ... what did your daughter say when you found the recharger for the screwdriver?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen; she did a great job, didn't she? When she found the recharger, she sort of screamed, "Guess what I found?! It the charger for the screwdriver!" And then groaned because she found it after she assembled the unit! LOL.
DeleteYAY! This looks super! I bet you are pleased with it.
ReplyDeleteI know if it were mine, there would be neat little heaps of stuff on the top in no time. It depends how adamant you are going to be about clutter, and what you term as clutter, I suppose. If it becomes a holding space for stuff you are soon to deal with that is one thing... if you're really keen to have everything minimalist then perhaps just candles or a plant would be nice.
Thank you, Lady Ella; I am very pleased with it! I am going to try and keep the top as clear of items as possible! I am tempted to place a couple of decorative items on it, for everyday, and I know that I will place some of my Santa collection on it during Christmas, which should be fine; but, I shall try to keep it clutter free (clutter being defined as over a week's worth of mail to be processed, a collection of empty jars, random bits and pieces that need a home, etc.) :)
DeleteI love the new sideboard storage. You must feel so much satisfaction with the reorganizing.
ReplyDeleteWe are off for our Sunday walk this afternoon as usual.
Thank you, Bushlady! Oh, I do feel so much better about that corner of the room! It was a job that needed to be done, but, one that I found overwhelming to do on my own; I am so thankful that my daughter was able to help me. :)
DeleteThe sideboard looks great! And very practical. How nice of your daughter to assemble it,and without the power screwdriver! Best, Celie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celie; it works well for my needs and makes that part of the room look nice, too! My daughter is such a blessing!
DeleteIt looks wonderful. Good for you. I need to do the same thing. You and your daughter make a great team.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stephenie. Yes, my daughter and I do make a great team, don't we? :)
DeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - what a difference. Your daughter did a great job putting it together and the two of you have whipped that area into shape.
You must be so pleased - I know I would be.
Are a few Christmas decorations along the top in your future? :)
Thank you, Debra. I am very pleased! :) It clears up that whole space which looked so cluttered and junky, earlier. I think it worked out very well. Yes, I think my Santa collection will go very nicely on the top, this Christmas! :)
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