tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post7267237096692240329..comments2024-03-18T03:03:42.559-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: A "Perfect" PostIHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-19137588512726060282013-07-24T18:03:36.351-05:002013-07-24T18:03:36.351-05:00Jen, I found your blog a few weeks ago and I'v...Jen, I found your blog a few weeks ago and I've been reading it from the first post forward. I just read this post, it is wonderfully written. I think perfectionism can be a corroding influence in a person's life and you have beautifully summed up the reasons I think so. You have also offered some very insightful tips to overcome perfectionism. It's very interesting reading a blog the way I have been reading yours, seeing the growth is fun. Sincerely, Jennifer Jennifer Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-42874592981172411202012-06-21T22:29:46.148-05:002012-06-21T22:29:46.148-05:00Oh, you should totally post! Don't ever get d...Oh, you should totally post! Don't ever get discouraged, just follow your heart. If I stopped posting just because of a few negative comments or because things I heart aren't adored by the rest of blog nation, I wouldn't be loving my job and writing a daily blog. I just post about what is working for us, and projects we are taking on, and hit publish without over thinking. A blog is meant to be your space and if you are happy with your home because of projects you are completing, that is what matters most. <br /><br />xoxo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-68801035141522295712012-06-21T20:43:14.073-05:002012-06-21T20:43:14.073-05:00I was just telling my husband that I've been s...I was just telling my husband that I've been so inspired by your blog and have tried to organize our new house based on tips from you, but how my organizing and decorating is so minimal because I'm not a decorator or organizer by nature, and how I would probably be embarrassed to blog about it because I read other women's blogs and see their decorating and organizing and it's so much better than mine. This post of yours was so timely for me. It's inspired me to go ahead with those posts and not worry about how awesome it is(n't). Because I honestly love the way our house is looking due to my organizing and decorating. It's a work in progress and I should be proud of the little improvements I've made. Thanks so much for this!bethanygphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699040432685782392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-83827349072369282382012-06-21T09:59:01.807-05:002012-06-21T09:59:01.807-05:00Thank you for posting this. It is so easy to becom...Thank you for posting this. It is so easy to become envious of other's blogs, homes, and lives. And you can get so wrapped up in striving to be like someone else that you forget to be yourself. I love your blog, and I will admit there are times that I will read your posts and think, "how can she get it all done, have this gorgeous house and have everything look so 'perfect'". I have to remind myself we are all human. Most of what we see on blogs is staged to look pretty and more than likely doesn't look that pristine all the time. I am a type A, OCD-ish perfectionist myself and it can be really hard to not get caught up in the idea of 'perfect'! Again, thank you for your honesty in this post. :)Laura's Crafty Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10937486414150288071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-7516425566217661562012-06-20T15:50:09.692-05:002012-06-20T15:50:09.692-05:00Thank you so much for including this post on your ...Thank you so much for including this post on your blog, Jen! The women in my moms group were just talking about this unattainable bar of perfection that seems to exist...blogs, magazines, pinterest, etc. can make us feel like we should be living in mess-free beautiful homes, crafting with our children around the clock, wearing fabulous outfits, and communicating perfectly in our relationships. I'm exhausted just writing that! Thanks for the beautiful reminder that life is about being with the people we love and that our projects aren't to impress but to make home a happy place. Love these kind of posts from you!Deme Crinionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14876097653217776778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-90914668328595144702012-06-20T12:41:46.898-05:002012-06-20T12:41:46.898-05:00Great post! I was just in Florida last week too. :...Great post! I was just in Florida last week too. :)<br /><br />xo<br />cristinCristin // Simplified Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087851251083940026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-69851911681204197312012-06-20T09:58:43.953-05:002012-06-20T09:58:43.953-05:00Wonderful! Thank you so much!! :)Wonderful! Thank you so much!! :)Nichole Gabriel https://www.blogger.com/profile/03271240868543554854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-43382821521821851062012-06-20T09:40:18.276-05:002012-06-20T09:40:18.276-05:00Oh Anna Maria is our second home! My family loves...Oh Anna Maria is our second home! My family loves that place! We live very close to there!Teresa (Smart and Simple Organizing)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03717314382524955557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-22582455049654774372012-06-20T09:10:21.954-05:002012-06-20T09:10:21.954-05:00What a nice post! Glad you and your husband had a...What a nice post! Glad you and your husband had a nice getaway. Florida beaches are the best! <br />I love reading and re-reading your posts for inspiration. I just wanted to let you know that I've never struggled with you being "perfect." And I would also never be upset for you to post a messy picture :)<br />With three little boys (like my sister) life is FUN! My one little guy keeps me busy adn on my toes. When he goes to bed there are toys on the floor and play doh stuck to his table but I know that he LOVES being home. He is making memories. When he's older (he just turned two Saturday) he'll help clean up more and have responsibilities. But for now I try to let him have fun during the day and I take the 30 minutes or so at night to clean up his toys and then do the dinner dishes and start the dishwasher. By decluttering and organizing better I can put the house back to almost picture perfect and I sleep better and wake up happy. <br />Thanks for all your inspiration and you were definitely missed!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00797918009674398192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-41185684155080824772012-06-20T08:29:55.919-05:002012-06-20T08:29:55.919-05:00I heart you! That was a perfect post. ;)I heart you! That was a perfect post. ;)Katy Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503508152653619681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-13541462972933094862012-06-20T07:41:43.801-05:002012-06-20T07:41:43.801-05:00Great post Jen, needed to hear this. It's eas...Great post Jen, needed to hear this. It's easy to get caught up with trying to be perfect, especially when you have OCD, like me!!<br /><br />Love the quote...What I love most about my home is who I share it with. Recently pinned that.Debbie Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-74327282532031610652012-06-20T03:48:25.858-05:002012-06-20T03:48:25.858-05:00I could spend hours just looking at the beautiful ...I could spend hours just looking at the beautiful ideas on your blog, the inspiring thoughts, everything - I rave to my friends all the time about the many ways that your blog has inspired me to make some great changes to my tiny little apartment.<br /><br />That being said, this has been my favorite blog post that you have made yet. Thank you for reminding me (and all the rest of your amazing readers) to be thankful for what we have and not sacrifice what is important in pursuit of having everything exactly how you want it. Thank you Jen, so much!Katie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122412998676988544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-61710958307173662112012-06-20T01:01:32.080-05:002012-06-20T01:01:32.080-05:00Hi Teresa!
We flew into Tampa and checked out all...Hi Teresa!<br /><br />We flew into Tampa and checked out all sorts of beaches from Anna Maria Island down to Siesta Key {we stayed in Bradenton}. I loved every moment we were there!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-66463202708300301252012-06-20T01:00:17.682-05:002012-06-20T01:00:17.682-05:00Thanks Emily! Hope those new little sweeties of y...Thanks Emily! Hope those new little sweeties of yours are treating you well! :) And ditto! It's hard to have a sparkling home with kiddos and endless blog projects. :)<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-84664645284202572842012-06-20T00:58:28.232-05:002012-06-20T00:58:28.232-05:00Love that saying - so true. More bloopers needed ...Love that saying - so true. More bloopers needed :)<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-6235609562399498242012-06-20T00:57:42.772-05:002012-06-20T00:57:42.772-05:00Thanks Cat! It was absolutely amazing and needed ...Thanks Cat! It was absolutely amazing and needed and I came home feeling more refreshed than ever.<br /><br />xoxo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-29787409950509015172012-06-20T00:56:22.484-05:002012-06-20T00:56:22.484-05:00Me too! Love that one!
xoxo,
JenMe too! Love that one!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-11098126212724328192012-06-20T00:55:38.776-05:002012-06-20T00:55:38.776-05:00Too kind my friend!
xoxo,
JenToo kind my friend!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-29594289788322584112012-06-20T00:55:10.079-05:002012-06-20T00:55:10.079-05:00Oh, it absolutely has worth! :) Congrats on being...Oh, it absolutely has worth! :) Congrats on being able to stay home!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-3677727247332961292012-06-20T00:54:20.008-05:002012-06-20T00:54:20.008-05:00Thank you! We flew into Tampa and checked out all ...Thank you! We flew into Tampa and checked out all sorts of beaches from Anna Maria Island down to Siesta Key {we stayed in Bradenton}. All equally as lovely as the next.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-84626290777071509672012-06-20T00:52:16.474-05:002012-06-20T00:52:16.474-05:00So true! I used to do so many other things before...So true! I used to do so many other things before kids, now I would rather spend my time with them than doing anything else. :) And I totally understand the sucker at the grocery store, in fact, one of my boys was having a meltdown at the checkout lane and an older lady bought him some gum to make him smile, lol. Totally made me giggle.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-79310959413624383742012-06-20T00:48:09.541-05:002012-06-20T00:48:09.541-05:00It's funny how our kids open our eyes to thing...It's funny how our kids open our eyes to things. Today my seven year old son was organizing his oil crayons by color... sometimes I wonder if I am creating little mini-me monsters, lol.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind comment my friend!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-64020473519343631642012-06-20T00:46:28.987-05:002012-06-20T00:46:28.987-05:00YAY for a garage sale! It always feels so amazing...YAY for a garage sale! It always feels so amazing when they are over and the extra clutter is gone for good!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-24574640724015833512012-06-20T00:45:01.263-05:002012-06-20T00:45:01.263-05:00Well said! And so true!
xoxo,
JenWell said! And so true!<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-91041850695495241362012-06-20T00:44:37.394-05:002012-06-20T00:44:37.394-05:00Thank you! We flew into Tampa and checked out all ...Thank you! We flew into Tampa and checked out all sorts of beaches from Anna Maria Island down to Siesta Key {we stayed in Bradenton}. All equally as lovely as the next.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.com