conquered my arch nemesis.....

Without a doubt, the single HARDEST part of my entire house for me keep clean is the top of my dresser (followed closely by the countertop in my bathroom where "my stuff" is kept strewn about).  I clean this area of my room about once a week....and within one day (sometimes a couple of hours) it's once again littered with clothes, books, coupon inserts, receipts, and all other kinds of miscellaneous items.  It is my shameful secret.......

But it looks so nice when it's cleaned off!  So, I made a deal with myself.  I was only going to be allowed to use this as my "simplicity" item for the day if I can somehow manage to keep it clean.  No more coming home and plopping everything in my arms down on this surface.  It's time to start remembering that everything in my home DOES have it's own place.  And if it doesn't have it's own place already and one can't be created in an orderly fashion, then it doesn't belong in my home!!!  :)   Because doesn't this just look so much nicer??

PS:  The before shot would have been ridiculously embarassing.....even more so than closet.  : (