I like setting goals. It helps me stay focused and actually accomplish some things. When it comes to projects around the house, my annual home goals are what I use to stay on track. I’ve learned over time that it’s helpful to check in during the year to see what progress we’ve made.
We’re halfway through the year, so it’s a good time to see how we’re doing on Home Goals 2015.
In keeping with my goal to be a little more flexible this year, I haven’t been super ambitious when it comes to projects and schedules. I have to say that as a result this year has been a bit more enjoyable, project-wise.
I also feel like we’ve been decently productive though. Here’s how we’ve done so far this year.
Master bedroom
With a little extra motivation thanks to the One Room Challenge, the master bedroom is done. I love it.
Basement art
I haven’t tackled this light-weight project yet, beyond buying a few frames and formulating some plans. This seems like a good indoor project once the weather changes.
Furniture
I haven’t made a lot of progress in this area either. I did buy a ladder/step-stool/chair that reminded me of my grandmother–and a lot of you of yours. Furniture shopping and building is another good fall project.
Vegetable garden
The vegetable garden has been front and centre for the past few months, and I’m thrilled with all of the progress we’ve made. It’s been on my wishlist since we moved to the farm, and it’s totally happening. The garden has been a tonne of work, but things are growing and we couldn’t be happier.
Beyond the vegetable garden, I feel like we’re a bit ahead when it comes to outside tasks for the first time since moving to the farm. Part of it is because I’m choosing to not worry about the rock piles and old flowerbeds that I want to get rid of. A bigger part of it is that we’re three years in, so the gardens that we’ve worked on since moving to the farm are actually starting to look like gardens.
So two out of four. We’re midway through the year, and we’re midway through my Home Goals 2015. Appropriate.
How are you doing on projects this year? Do you set annual goals? What do you want to accomplish in the second half of 2015?
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Excellent work so far! It’s nice that you’ve been able to accomplish things without having to ride yourself too hard. 🙂
We were halfway through our home office reno when my youngest son moved back in temporarily, so he’s in there and it’s back on the back burner. I got the master bedroom completely rearranged and organized, now want to paint it. Also I need to work on my studio PDQ because I’m starting some classes of 2 and 3 year olds in there next week! Currently there are WAY too many things for them to get into. O_O
Relatives and children coming back to you seems to happen a lot! It’s nice that you have such a welcoming space where they feel comfortable. Good luck with the studio.
Yeah, sometimes I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or not! Lol.
It’s definitely a good thing.