Merely Adequate: Simplicity

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January 28, 2007

Simplicity

Simplicity is always something I have desired, but seldom achieved.

One area of chaos in my life is the fine art of doing the dishes. I am sorely lacking in this great discipline. My dish washing skills are very weak, because I do not practice them.

I've said for years that I was going to box up all, but one dish, one plate, one bowl, one spoon, one fork, and one knife and force myself to keep them clean and not fill up the sink.

I decided that instead of doing that, which would be impractical for the rare times that I have company in my apartment, I would buy one of each of those items and, in that way, practice my dish washing skills and perhaps achieve enlightenment that way. It took me a while to find what I wanted, but below are the results of my quest.

I've had them for about three weeks now, and so far I haven't left one dish in the sink. I wash them after every meal. I found the plate, bowl, and mug at Walmart of all places, they have a very earthy look to them. The saucer/bowl is from World Market as are the silverware. I wanted silverware that was strong, nice looking, and also kind of earthy or organic. I came upon these by chance. I bought the tray at Walmart too. Wooden to go with the earthy theme.

Since taking that photo, I've gone back to World Market to buy the knife to go with that set, and since I liked them so much, I bought another complete set of the silverware. all the stuff from World Market was on clearance, half-off. grin

Posted by Mike at January 28, 2007 3:38 PM

Comments

Nice! So you kept the other flatware, but only use this when you're alone? Good idea! I am glad you are improving your life, even if it is something as simple as cutlery. (I'm not sure if that is the right word for it, but it's the only one I can think of right now). I've always said that it's the little things that really bring me happiness, so I am happy for you. Congratulations!

Posted by: robyn at January 28, 2007 5:58 PM

That's awesome! Now you'll have so much more time on your hands. You can come over to do my dishes when Nicole isn't here. grin I do like the set. Maybe i'll try it.

Posted by: Laurie at January 28, 2007 7:15 PM

Beautiful picture! I really like the colors. Excellent idea and I'm glad you are having success!!! One little thing at a time sure seems like the way to go in changing things about yourself.

Posted by: Dad at January 28, 2007 7:24 PM

Gosh Mike, I really like your choice of dinnerware, your silverware and your tray. The colors are so pretty. I also like your solution to dishes in the sink. Sounds really good to me.

Sorry my comment it so late. When you first posted I couldn't get to your site. The little wheel just kept spinning and spinning. I tried several times that day, but no luck. Today I had luck.

Hope you have a good day.

Love you,
Mom

Posted by: Mom at January 31, 2007 9:17 AM

I almost bought those mugs at Target. Though there line of the same stuff had red instead of blue or green.

Posted by: sally at February 3, 2007 4:02 PM