Time is a-wastin'

So, my house is driving me over the edge. Not only am I collector of sorts, but I am overly organized or tidy. I am constantly tripping over boxes of miscellaneous treasures and looking at piles of supplies but still I scour garage sales, second hands, and auctions for more goods. What is wrong with me??

I guess it usually doesn't bother me this much, but last week we spent time in Dallas, Texas with our dear friends. Their home is beautiful, uncluttered, and so comfortable. I know they've got crap somewhere but I didn't see it. Nor did I see a single stray hair from any of the three resident dogs or an aloof seed from the birds. I loved it. And then I came home.

As I sit here at the computers, I can see three bags of clothes that need to go to Goodwill, two empty boxes that need recycled, a tote of fabric that I dragged out (for a good reason, I am sure, but it was so long ago I can't remember why..), piles of mail on the game table that need sorted.. You get the picture.

Not to mention that it is now almost Fall. I love Fall and the holidays that come with it. I made a gallant effort to spiff up my porch for summer this year, only to come short and not post photos because it wasn't JUST the way I envisioned it. Perhaps my expectations are out of whack. But now the mums are at the garden center and I want a beautiful Fall porch and holiday decor. Problem is, time is a-wastin'.