It has been so inspiring to read all of your reflections.
I followed a friend's lead and cleared out a desk that was in our bedroom and not being used. Drove it to a thrift store with its matching chair on Sunday. Yes, the air felt lighter inside the room with it gone. That inspired DH to suggest moving some furniture around in there and now it feels so much bigger, again, as if there is more air to breathe in there. I am going to get a pair of new sheers to hang soon at Bed, Bath and Beyond. They are perfect with little shells, sea horses and such in a crisp white.
Now that the bedroom is coming along, I am feeling more brave about re-tackling the sewing room. It sounds silly to say, since we are retired now, but over Christmas vacation, I plan on sorting things out and making enough headway to get back in there and sew! (Since my sewing/knitting groups are on hold over the holidays, it does feel like a true vacation...).
Thanks everybody.