tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post2291445891721786249..comments2023-11-05T06:23:41.645-05:00Comments on Pure Style Home: Time (Or Lack Thereof)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-68860696779428048282010-02-26T10:21:39.784-05:002010-02-26T10:21:39.784-05:00Maybe a silly Q - but is that a laundry basket or ...Maybe a silly Q - but is that a laundry basket or a moses basket? I'm hopin' for the latter of the two and the details of where I could find a similar one <br /><br />Love the blog!<br />Blessings and Hugs,<br />SSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704179027009945872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-53440491347972610082010-01-31T16:03:38.469-05:002010-01-31T16:03:38.469-05:00Lauren: I loved this post and thought you would e...Lauren: I loved this post and thought you would enjoy reading my post that is similar to what you wrote about family and enjoying life to the fullest.<br /><br />RuthieDecRenew Interiors https://www.blogger.com/profile/15329481994704735606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-69562195437697991842010-01-30T13:16:15.059-05:002010-01-30T13:16:15.059-05:00I've been reading your blog for a bit now, and...I've been reading your blog for a bit now, and I wanted to say how much I love it! You have great style, and wonderful ideas! This post was sooo inspiring to me. I blog a bit, but I always feel stretched for time (and I don't even have kids!!!). I have recently been reading the "FLY lady" who has an organizational system based on doing your chores in short but consistent bits. I just started it in the new year, but I feel it's making a difference. You might want to check her out: http://flylady.net/index.asp. I am working on my schedule now, and I really appreciate the inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-2966343394660454052010-01-29T17:46:25.813-05:002010-01-29T17:46:25.813-05:00I love your suggestion of scheduling good things, ...I love your suggestion of scheduling good things, and then finding time for all the chores! <br /><br />We don't have kids yet, but with 5 dogs (yes - FIVE) it feels like we do sometimes. Our laundry piles up, and the house gets dirty quickly. <br />What I've found that helps me is to do a little bit at a time. For instance, if I'm watching a TV show, I'll do laundry - you can switch loads during the commercials, and fold while you watch. Maybe you don't get it all done, but a load here and a load there adds up.<br />Same with cleaning. Sometimes I'll take 15 to 30 minutes to vaccuum. Or to dust. Or to clean a bathroom. I like to do this right after I get home from work - before my husband does - so I can just get to it without distraction. I just feel such a sense of accomplishment when I get things like that done!<br /><br />But thanks for sharing your advice - I'm always interested in how others seem to fit everything in!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209533406055486161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-8701632642129914832010-01-27T22:59:36.441-05:002010-01-27T22:59:36.441-05:00Lauren, you are too funny! I love all of the very ...Lauren, you are too funny! I love all of the very appropriate pictures throughout this post. Not to mention what you said! I don't have any kids (yet) but I somehow feel your pain. I am running around town like a crazy designer all day and most of the time do not sit down at home until 9pm! And instead of cleaning the house, cooking dinner, or doing laundry- I sit here and BLOG (and read others).. because, well.. it relaxes me. And the picture of your precious newborn relaxes me too...<br />Love this post. Thanks for 'keepin' it REAL' ! xoRHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-85139467245697203992010-01-27T20:02:55.459-05:002010-01-27T20:02:55.459-05:00I can't tell you how much I needed to read thi...I can't tell you how much I needed to read this right now. I'm in the same situation (just add one more baby to the mix) and trying to start my own design biz is so exciting, while making me feel equally guilty for the things I'm not doing around the house or the time not spent with my kids. It's definitely a hard balance to be the mom you want to be and also have time for your own interests so that you still feel like your own woman. Thanks for sharing :)Emily A. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17831600455593731223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-88807014442196439852010-01-27T11:19:33.734-05:002010-01-27T11:19:33.734-05:00Congratulations on another beautiful baby boy!! P...Congratulations on another beautiful baby boy!! Precious pics. Just discovered your blog via Maria and love your home. Green velvet sofa, awesome chandelier... stunning! Don't know how you do it all. <br />RobertaRobertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13512560794539011845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-11288998940603887572010-01-27T08:35:53.085-05:002010-01-27T08:35:53.085-05:00Had to laugh at the first picture. I am spending t...Had to laugh at the first picture. I am spending this week with my grandchildren (3 and 18 months). They love Mary Poppins (it is one of the few movies they have seen). My granddaughter pretends she is Bert almost every day. She has a special hat she wears. Once in a while she is Mary. Her brother and she both pretend her bro is Michael(hmm, is that spelled correctly?). I can't believe the imagination of the 18 month old. He will put on a little hat and say he is Michael. So the picture really made me chuckle. Also the spoon full of sugar song we sing as we pick up their toys--they both get into it and we snap our hands and clean up one mess after another. <br /><br />ps. I have found flylady.net to be helpful in keeping a house clean. Great ideas there. (it is not NOT .com)nannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-68454268983547304672010-01-27T07:59:48.383-05:002010-01-27T07:59:48.383-05:00I just came back to see all these comments, (after...I just came back to see all these comments, (after I tossed a load of laundry in the dryer, picked up the bedrooms, cleaned the remnants of b'fast and took out the trash....<br />Now I am catching up on blogs, and then off to play tennis, back to work and then knitting. "Juggling" is the name of the game, that and a list a no more than 3 to 5 things to do in a day.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-64714020511444394982010-01-26T23:22:38.797-05:002010-01-26T23:22:38.797-05:00Loved this post, and especially the pictures of yo...Loved this post, and especially the pictures of you and your little angels!! I just discovered the power of Windex the other day when I cleaned the house from top to bottom (a rarity) Windex is all you need, it cleans everything :) Just a little tip of the day, not that you need it :)Maria Killamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12728225086725817125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-62427674563562869732010-01-26T20:52:33.958-05:002010-01-26T20:52:33.958-05:00What an amazing post as always, and so true, But ...What an amazing post as always, and so true, But I must tell you even when the kids are all grown and gone, there still is not enough hours in a day, so don't worry about it. I wonder sometimes how I did it all when my 3 were little, and I look back and it is not the dust bunnies or baskets of dirty cloths I remember, it is each and every love filled moment of time i spent with my kids as they were growing up. They grow up so fast, so heck with the washing,cleaning and anything else that takes you away from thoses little angles you have been blessed with. Buy new cloths,dim the lights so you can't see the mess and rock that beautiful new baby boy as you read his brother a story. I assure you the mess will be there tomorrow and it will be there even when the boys are grown and gone. So my friend, enjoy thoses babies when they are still little and don't sweat the small stuff. If you can't stand looking at the mess, take the kids for a walk. OH and THANK YOU for stopping by my blog, I am so looking forward to meeting Justin . I hope to see you soon. P.S. the pictures of the kids are wonderful, how beautiful they are.DONNA OWNER OF "ON A WHIM"https://www.blogger.com/profile/12912877974087262926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-68989911491428146102010-01-26T18:52:08.520-05:002010-01-26T18:52:08.520-05:00Get yourself a housecleaner every other week asap!...Get yourself a housecleaner every other week asap!! Seriously. I'm a stay at home mom and I clean everyday (because I'm OCD and I like to) but I still have cleaners come to really deep clean and make the house feel like a hotel...even though that feeling is only for a day or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-57266008671498476192010-01-26T16:14:37.591-05:002010-01-26T16:14:37.591-05:00Hi Lauren, great post, it sounds as if you have a ...Hi Lauren, great post, it sounds as if you have a very good perspective on life. I am in awe of your two gorgeous baby boys. Now if looking at those angels doesn't give a person perspective , nothing will. Like I say on my blog,"Enjoy the Process", No matter what you are doing, be in the moment. I think that is truly the "Good Life", when you stop and take notice. Great post, KathysueKathysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-78255389970689721682010-01-26T15:45:18.910-05:002010-01-26T15:45:18.910-05:00after i had my fourth baby life got CRAZY! i felt...after i had my fourth baby life got CRAZY! i felt like i couldn't get anything done, but when i stopped and examined a little closer, it was just one or two things that were really hard for me and making everything else harder : laundry and ironing. my husband looked into laundry services. none in our area and i didn't want to do that anyway. so he suggested i find a young teenager from church and offer her the job. this was perfect! she was thrilled, i didn't have to pay the professional prices and i felt like i was helping her learn a new skill. plus, when she came to help i always worked on something else that needed cleaning or organizing in the house. sometimes getting help with just one thing makes all the difference.pillingfamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14286564084326325539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-63974172711731173872010-01-26T15:20:57.009-05:002010-01-26T15:20:57.009-05:00Multitasking helps me but sometimes I get complete...Multitasking helps me but sometimes I get completely distracted too. With 5 children, the laundry never ever ends. I feel your pain!Henley on the Hornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200566259157298386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-75815319452844369032010-01-26T13:55:35.763-05:002010-01-26T13:55:35.763-05:00Hi Lauren! I love this post. It is so true. Jus...Hi Lauren! I love this post. It is so true. Just life the way it is. I love your philosophy about writing out a schedule for the good things. Everytime I make a schedule I seem to focus on the other stuff....it would be great to make a schedule for working out and hanging out etc. and then fit everything else in around it. I think I might just try that! <br /><br />Your blog has quickly become one of my favorites. I look forward to my visits here.Wendy https://www.blogger.com/profile/15230275665633920902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-11252016980620830812010-01-26T12:49:28.171-05:002010-01-26T12:49:28.171-05:00i couldn't agree more with melissa about the c...i couldn't agree more with melissa about the cordless vacuum. i have the shark professional cordless vacuum. it's rechargable, runs on any type of floor and REALLY does pick stuff up. it works miracles for those cherios, cracker crumbs and half eaten spagetti noodles!!! best invention ever!!!elisabeth (bovagoods)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06140661963677975178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-1403048975512276402010-01-26T12:38:03.910-05:002010-01-26T12:38:03.910-05:00Oh, I SO hear you. On all of it. I run a small c...Oh, I SO hear you. On all of it. I run a small company out of my home, and have at least one of my kids at home with me all the time. It's so hard. The timer works best for me since I'm pretty lazy about starting unpleasant tasks-- also, trying to use time that otherwise has no real purpose-- like while we're waiting for the water to boil to make lunch! I also think having a cordless stick vaccume for running over the floors does wonders for your desire to tackle other chores. Taking that five mintues a day makes the house so much nicer, plus it requires that you pick up the toys,laundry, newspapers, etc that are lying around. It's a constant struggle to find balance, but having a system really works!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171863825834003035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-84208966164402074542010-01-26T12:30:05.460-05:002010-01-26T12:30:05.460-05:00Hi Lauren,
Great post today! So timely...I've ...Hi Lauren,<br />Great post today! So timely...I've been pondering the same thing myself!<br />I just did a post on "laundry" this morning and came over to let you know that it was one of my recent projects to try and streamline that area of our home and life. I think you'll appreciate it...<br />A good one for your spring cleaning blitz...which is so inspirational and motivating.<br />(The photo of you and your boys is amazing!!!<br /><br />Have a wonderful day :)<br /><br />XO<br /><br />TerriLa Dolfinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10890526795159739411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-47811082060167450532010-01-26T12:22:27.610-05:002010-01-26T12:22:27.610-05:00I have three kids, the youngest started school ful...I have three kids, the youngest started school full-time this year, and the past ten years are kind of a blur! People always say, "enjoy them while they are young". But you really should, Lauren! Those days are precious, grab each moment that you can. You're ahead of most of us to realize that while your boys are still so young. As for the housework how about mark twain:<br />"the secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks and then starting on the first one."<br />one word - lists! xoAnne-Marie @ 10 Roomshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025650507248004272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-91121021260697684582010-01-26T12:03:33.351-05:002010-01-26T12:03:33.351-05:00I love your blog, my sister and I (who's an in...I love your blog, my sister and I (who's an interior designer) refer to you as just Lauren, when I'm telling her something great I just saw on your blog! <br />Anyway, I have two boys also and I love to spend time with them too, when I get behind on house stuff around here I usually visit this website about getting your house in order: <br />http://flylady.net/<br />You probably don't need her that badly but the flylady has helped me a lot! She talks about setting the timer and making a weekly plan. I think you are doing well with your too little ones! <br />Have fun getting organized! I've been loving the monday posts...even got me to take down two dusty sconces I've been looking at forever! <br />Thanks!<br />LisaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468728346419216763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-33907104900241603522010-01-26T11:52:58.331-05:002010-01-26T11:52:58.331-05:00When I have time I actually find chores to be very...When I have time I actually find chores to be very comforting. For some reason there is something very satisfying about a load of clean folded laundry when the rest of my life seems out of control!<br />That said, I hear you. Most of the time I fall asleep the minute my head hits the pillow after a day that was spent rushing from a meeting, school event or super market! <br />You are at a particularly challenging juncture in your life. There is nothing that requires more energy than a newborn baby and a toddler. That's a very labor intensive job. All I can say is that part get easier. Of course there are other parts of parenthood that get much more challenging as they get older! <br />Great thoughtful post Lauren!<br /><br />xo<br />BrookeVelvet and Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07254920453147895763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-74467244922827285832010-01-26T11:35:04.098-05:002010-01-26T11:35:04.098-05:00Great post! I love that idea of scheduling in all...Great post! I love that idea of scheduling in all the important stuff first - I will be doing that straight away! (just for interest sake - my favourite superpower would be telekinesis)Catherine Pearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10620269683340269199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-69905020026307367522010-01-26T11:16:40.123-05:002010-01-26T11:16:40.123-05:00Great post, Lauren! Our pastor talks a lot about l...Great post, Lauren! Our pastor talks a lot about living life with intention, which is exactly what you are talking about. It's so easy to let the days slip by without really accomplishing much at all, even though we seem quite busy. Sounds like you and Dave are doing a great job of remembering what is most important to you as individuals and as a family. Thanks for the great insight and good luck getting your schedule adjusted with Justin in it! BTW, that basket picture -- darling!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746777760318892646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8030308239398272700.post-81356498778596045592010-01-26T10:57:39.598-05:002010-01-26T10:57:39.598-05:00The kitchen timer has become my new best friend! I...The kitchen timer has become my new best friend! I set it for 10 minutes and attack one room. If I'm not finished with the room, I say "oh well", set the timer for 10 more minutes, and move on to the next room. When you've given 10 minutes to every room (though some need less), you go back and hit the rooms that hadn't been finished (setting the timer for 10 minutes). That way, you won't feel like your wheels are turning AND you'll get more than one room cleaned! It really has revolutionized my cleaning ~ hope you find a solution that works for you! :)Lovely Little Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245322781909984657noreply@blogger.com