I'm not messy, I'm creative.

I tend to make a mess when I'm working on a project. Well, Gary calls it a mess, I just say it's part of the creative process. And then I like to leave it out because I almost NEVER finish a project in one sitting. And then my project turns into clutter; before I know it these little piles of not-yet-finished projects start running into each other and then we've lost the dining table. And the island. And a generous portion of the office floor. But really, does ANYONE clean up projects that they know they aren't going to finish til later? Please tell me I'm not alone!