i think it takes about 15 mins for me to be threatening to throw all toys away and move out. it is an area i have no tolerance for. i hate tidying, especially miscellaneous trash treasures.
luckilly, applying music has a miraculous effect in this house 
, listening to a french song cd!!
edited to add – btw, this will hopefully get house to a level that i won’t die when guests come out of embarrassment, rather than actually tidy, and heaven hope for neat!
What should I be bringing?
something for a bite to eat or a drop to drink. i will be making pasta bake, potato salad, prob couscous salad and rice salad as good old staples, and some emergency food in freezer! [prob veggie sausage rolls as well].
But mostly bring yourselves. as we are opposite both a bakery and a one stop shop, i have easy access to more supplies!