Because of my husband's health issues, I sew in the dining room so that I can be near him even though I do have a sewing room that only has a path from the door to the ironing board. LOL Of course, there is stuff in the dining room as a result. Last week my children had a surprise birthday party for me and cleaned the dining room while I was out Christmas shopping. Now it is piled deeper with a smaller path! They said they would help me get it all straightend out before they left. I declined the offer because they would have thrown out what they thought wasn't necessary. It'll take me longer but I will know where everthing is. BTW, the party was a total surprise and fun.