Last month, I felt as if I was drowning in my own creative mess! It was a horrible feeling because where ever I turned I could hardly 'breathe'. Having accumulated so much stuff over the past few years and I attempted a decent cull, the mess still presented itself!
So I made it a mission to de-clutter and invest in an Ikea Expedit. You can read more about my quest here.
I learnt that it is actually pronounced EX-PEE-DIT. Not EX-PED-DIT. I felt like such a IKEA noob. The telephone operator and I have built a semi-awkward relationship because she probably knew me as the 'EX-PED-DIT' lady when I would call and inquire about the shipment dates.
I had no such luck on my first two attempts to get an Expedit for myself. I was banging my head against the wall with all this creative-chaos around me. I discovered that clutter can really suck the motivation right out of an individual. My mind could not put together one clear thought...I just had to get my hands on this bookcase. In order to 'survive'! (Cue dramatic music...)
And when the day came when shipment arrived. I was off the phone quick sticks and driving 45 minutes down the freeway to get a piece of my own.
After the kids went to bed, Hubz and I put this thing together in less than 30 minutes. It was one of the easiest flat-packs I have ever completed. In the end, I was so relieved and calm...the results speak for itself doesn't it?
I originally chose black boxes on a previous trip to Ikea before I even bought the Expedit, hence the contrast in the colors. I would have preferred to keep to the blue and white combination, but now that I see them all sitting together it doesn't look too bad.
So if you are looking to clean up an 'eye-sore' area in your home, maybe the Ikea Expedit is for you. It comes in black, white and beech colour if you choose the 5x5. Or there's an array of colours for the smaller sized book cases. The Expedit is also great as a room divider but I kept mine close to the wall so little hands can't push the boxes through.
Does mess clutter your mind too? What are some of your tips for keeping tidy?
