The disorganized tornado of my teeny bedroom was starting to make me physically ill, so I spent the afternoon cleaning and reorganizing. The most fun of a bunch of no-fun tasks was sorting and weeding out the week links in my knee sock and stocking collection...getting ready for fall, hooray!
I have such an unbelievable obsession with tights and socks, just looking at my collection makes me feel so happy.
Everything looks so darn pretty together, I had to photograph it for you:
I have a funny little tic/ritual that I always engage in when doing an un-fun task, such as cleaning a room. I basically bribe myself, which I have been doing since I was a little, and now am addicted to!
Today, for instance, I promised myself that if I cleaned la room, I could order these beautiful plates:
So, now it's clean. And now I'm off to buy my plates.
My "reward" if you will.
I'm so silly.
PS: Samplers tomorrow, in the shop circa 2:00 pm EST! Three cheers!
Comments (14)
I do the same thing, but sort of inverted: if I know a room or area needs cleaning I will go shopping. When I have new items to introduce to the closet/bookshelf/cabinet/whatever, I feel the need to neaten everything up in it's honor. Like a house guest! It works like a charm.
I gorged on hosiery today and felt slightly guilty because I'm a feeble accessorizer. Still, I can't really feel guilty about such a practical item! Your collection is inspiring.
Cirilia · August 21, 2006 at 05:53 PM
I love looking at your socks and going, "I've got that one... and those... and those..." It's good to know that I'm not the only one!
Sarah · August 21, 2006 at 06:15 PM
well, really... how else would we get anything done if it wasn't for a little reward now and then, right?!? so fun!
kelly · August 21, 2006 at 06:26 PM
O___O!
Go here! http://plummies.plumofthemonth.com/
You've been nominated at least twice, my little lovebug!
Sarah · August 21, 2006 at 06:27 PM
I seriously almost ordered these plates last week... Did you see the blue kimono window panel?
sara k. · August 21, 2006 at 06:34 PM
I meant the blue weeping willow panel... I am dying for it.
sara k. · August 21, 2006 at 06:36 PM
Oh that is a fabulous pile of clothes and socks ! Simply wonderful! The plates are the perfect reward for such a job well done!
vegasandvenice · August 21, 2006 at 07:00 PM
Those plate are so incredible. They stopped me in my tracks last time I was in Urban Outfitters. The matching bowls are super cool, too.
When I was living on my own I ate out all the time. To get myself to go to the grocery store (to save money!), I bribed myself with inari sushi from the deli every time I went. :) This was in San Francisco ... so the grocery store sushi was pretty good. In most places, grocery store sushi would probably be a punishment not a bribe.
futuregirl · August 21, 2006 at 08:53 PM
I love those plates. I'm only 1/2 way through organizing my craft/sewing/paper, etc.,. space. My brain hurts just thinking about it.
Morgan · August 22, 2006 at 12:04 AM
i just found your blog through your art for sale on the etsy site. i just love your stuff, and your blog is great too! i look forward to the arrival of the prints i purchased from you ;)
margaret · August 22, 2006 at 04:19 AM
oh, your stripey sock collection is just so very swell!
The plates, gah! amazing!
Erin Fae · August 22, 2006 at 08:04 AM
i do that, too. i usually eat candy! but now i might have to buy things!! check out these plates and tableware...
http://www.lovelylovely.net/home.aspx
missy · August 22, 2006 at 08:54 AM
lurrrve your red-and-white striped socks!
eireann · August 22, 2006 at 10:05 PM
me too! right now, i'm telling myself that i can read four blogs for every stack of clothes i pack away. i'm that desperate.
rachel · August 24, 2006 at 01:35 PM