I was told when worrying about my house becoming VERY messy when the kids came - "Lower your standards"
I did and it worked - and my mom wasn't happy! she is a classic cleanaholic - I on the other hand can go weeks with out lifting a finger.
So today I am not working - and what am I doing - moving all the furniture around and hoping the dust flies off it when I do! Then if I can find the floor I just may vacuum. Taking down the summer pictures and putting up a bit of autumn - thats how I decorate - pictures!! i had done alot of counted cross stictch in my day - before the tendinitous made it too painful - so have all these seasonal pieces that I just switch around. Works for me!
Have a great day!