Librarian in St. Louis is doing 24 things including…

have nothing in my house that I do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful

127 cheers |

Librarian has written 5 entries about this goal

Beautiful and functional  — 1 year ago

Our upholstered furniture arrived yesterday:
http://flickr.com/photos/43374836@N00/sets/72157600207133242/

It took us months to figure out what we wanted and months more to implement it, but it’s exactly what we hoped for: comfortable, cozy, vibrant, and fun.

All inspired by the art quilt I got last year:
http://www.43things.com/entries/view/1344079

May 12, 2007, 08:13AM PDT 5 cheers | 4 comments

It works  — 1 year ago

I haven’t decided if I like this look or not, but these navy blue curtains are definitely more functional than the sheers they replaced. When we sleep over here (camping out on an air bed), it’s nice to not wake up to the first glimmer of dawn.

Nov 06, 2006, 04:49PM PST 1 cheer | 1 comment

This, I believe, to be beautiful  — 1 year ago

It’s the first piece of original artwork I’ve ever owned. It may be the only one I ever own, since we mostly plan to use prints.

Nov 06, 2006, 04:47PM PST 4 cheers | 5 comments

Closet  — 1 year ago

I started with my closet because the first thing we are going to move to the new house is our bed—aka: the best surface for sorting wardrobe items.

So, I’m aiming to have no clothes that I don’t like to wear. I found myself getting rid of things I bought a few months ago (mistakes, obviously) and keeping things that are over 15 years old, but still work for me.

I got about halfway through the closet—ironing as I went along so that everything I put back is actually ready to be worn.

Aug 21, 2006, 07:52AM PDT 3 cheers | 0 comments

Smart moving  — 2 years ago

I have an unprecedented, for me, opportunity to follow William Morris’ advice. The trick will be to move nothing that doesn’t meet those criteria.

Jul 23, 2006, 09:31AM PDT 4 cheers | 0 comments

Librarian has gotten 127 cheers on this goal.

 

I want to:

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listen to more music. whiten my teeth learn to drive go back to college care Grow tomatoes, Watermelon, Onions & Cilantro in my mini-garden Pyxidragon wants to write haiku on fridays Find a good man Read a book every month learn to meditate buy more shoes Give away stuff on FreeCycle take a photography class get my ged online for free spread happiness learn swimming dofleinita wants to lose 5 kilos Say "no" every time i feel like it and not feel guilty get my act together learn german stop worrying make a corset know myself keep in touch with old friends find out what my blood type is change my top 8 to top 16 See Phantom of the Opera on Broadway