I am, by nature, a tidy person. I live with an adult, a tween and a dog. And between them they generate a LOT of mess. I’ve tried to leave it until they decide to clean it up themselves. I’ve tried gentle reminders. I’ve tried written notes and “to do” lists. And then I throw my hands up and do it myself.
Perhaps it’s not the best way to deal with the situation, but I can’t function in chaos.
So I’ve decided to take our spare bedroom and transform it into my own space. There is already a floor lamp in there, and a couple of comfy chairs. My elliptical machine is in there, as well as a set of shelves and some boxes. The plan is to rearrange the room into functional space, put my yoga mat near the elliptical, move the shelves and fill with books and whatnot that are meaningful to me. There will be candles, there will be quiet and it will become a room of my own.
No people or pets allowed, unless by invitation. It will be a place that stays tidy and clean, and anything that is put in there is by me. I don’t know how long this transformation will take place, but I am hopeful it will be a place where I find peace and focus on my breathing. It will be a place of health and holiness. And best of all, it will be a place just for me.
Selfish? Perhaps, but my mental health is worth something, right?
Barefoot Bellringing 
I have a room like that. It was beautiful with antiques. Now I have my avon products, and my red hat stuff. I am going to change that and take that stuff to the basement and get back to having a nice room that I can sit and contemplate by myself. Thank you Andrea for reminding me. God bless, Bonnie.