The Weekly Mix: Effortless Moving, Smart Organization & Inspiring Finds for a Beautiful Life
What a whirlwind week it has been! I sincerely hope your past seven days have been a bit more serene than mine. While I admit to feeling a touch of work and blog guilt over the past few days, there’s an exciting reason for the slight pause: our much-anticipated move to a new apartment! The relocation process, thankfully, went incredibly smoothly on Friday, marking a significant milestone. Since then, my life has primarily revolved around the delightful, albeit exhausting, task of unpacking every single item and diligently working ahead on looming deadlines.
The moving saga began in earnest on Friday. We meticulously packed up our old apartment, skillfully transported all our cherished belongings to our new home by the end of that very day, and then embarked on a thorough deep clean of the former space. Our goal was to return the keys by the close of the weekend, a mission we successfully accomplished. For three intense days, I dedicated myself entirely to these tasks, putting my head down and focusing solely on the monumental effort of transitioning homes. Despite my general aversion to the physical act of moving, I surprisingly found immense joy and satisfaction in the subsequent process of reorganizing our new living spaces. There’s a certain unique pleasure in transforming a chaotic collection of boxes into a beautifully ordered and functional home.
I’ve always found it incredibly challenging to concentrate on other aspects of life when surrounded by chaos, especially a sea of moving boxes. This personal trait meant that settling into our new apartment as quickly as possible was paramount for my peace of mind and productivity. By tackling the unpacking head-on, I was able to embrace the process and move forward with minimal disruption. We are absolutely enamored with our new home, particularly appreciating the generous additional storage space it offers. Already, we feel incredibly settled and comfortable, as do our beloved pets, who have adapted to their new environment with remarkable ease and enthusiasm.
Thank you for your continued understanding and patience during this busy period. Rest assured, many wonderful things are coming your way soon, including that much-anticipated restaurant guide I teased last week. On a related note, I must share a fantastic discovery that made our move significantly less stressful and more eco-friendly: plastic moving crates. We rented ours from a local Chicago company called Redi-Box, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Their service is incredibly convenient – they deliver the sturdy crates to your old home and pick them up from your new one, all according to your schedule. This was my first experience using such a service, and it truly revolutionized the moving process. Not only did it make the entire relocation remarkably easy, but it also dramatically reduced waste, eliminating the need to assemble or break down countless cardboard boxes. Each crate is incredibly robust, capable of holding a substantial amount of weight, which, in my case, primarily meant:
