Comments on: A Home With Your Favorite Things

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:21:44 +0000

Karen, that is a great idea. I have been trying to figure out what to do with some of the baby clothes that I want to hang on to. I was trying to decide if I should make something from them, but really all I want is a little square.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:36:37 +0000

Wow, I love the idea of a gratitude journal. That is such a simple way to remember gifts and knick knacks that are no longer part of your life but that you don’t want to forget.
I have a collection of scraps cut from favourite clothes – just the button and an inch square of fabric. Takes up less than an envelope in my bedside drawer but reminds me of what I was wearing the night I met my husband, my fave top as a teenager etc. That was a bit of a compromise between binning the lot or keeping a bag of too small, outdated clothing in the attic.

Not sure if I should be introducing myself as I am a new-ish reader of this blog but have never commented before. I love the principles and idea behind your posts so thanks for the inspiration and motivation.
Karen (Scotland)

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:56:31 +0000

Like many others I use the 12-month rule. If it hasn’t been used in 12 months, it’s time to let it go. Sometimes this is difficult, even for an item that I don’t particularly like and even if it’s just sitting in a closet. There are reasons to keep things like this–a dear friend or family member *gave* it to me. In these cases, I keep a gratitude journal that lists (usually in 1-word entries) all the items, people, places, and things that I am grateful for. I simply list the item in my gratitude journal (preserving it’s memory) and then sell, donate, or otherwise give away the unwanted but sentimental item.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:51:44 +0000

These are great tips. I am not a decorator and while my family enjoys our home and loves being here, I want to make it even more happy and cozy. I do find that there are lots of things that I just don’t enjoy in our house. I am on a quest to finding those things that make me happy and makes our home happy too.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:24:10 +0000

Ok I am inspired now! I am off to get rid of a pair of boots and some other odds and ends. Sarah´s last blog post..Tot School- Farm Week

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By: Melissa

Melissa — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:14:59 +0000

I love this post. As I feel like I'm just starting to come into my own niche of creativity and style, I've been ruthless lately in getting rid of things I don't need or want but also making sure I hold onto the things I treasure most. Gone? Three pairs of jeans that will NEVER fit me again. Let's be honest. Kept? My comfiest sweater and necklace with a picture of my grandmother screened onto it. Adopted? An old oil lamp from my dad's house that now sits on our antique entryway table. These things bring me comfort and joy. Melissa´s last blog post..Q&A.

By: Diann

Diann — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:46:50 +0000

We have really scaled back on stuff in our home as well. We re-painted our living room and instead of just putting the things back on the wall that had been there for years, both hubby and I took a good hard look at the things. We remember what we loved about them but, also felt we wanted to make a new chapter in our lives. We try to stick to the whole "When we see something we may want, we have to decide if it is worth replacing something else we already own." When something new comes in, something old needs to go out. Diann´s last blog post..Honoring Earth Day

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:30:56 +0000

Hi Rachel, I just discovered your blog a month or so ago, and I’m really enjoying it. So many thing you say have been in my head for so long, and you so wonderfully lay these ideas out. I completely agree with this post. However, my parents love to buy me little knick-knacks, trinkets, and gadgets for my kitchen (plus toys for my kids) that I simply don’t want or need. I know they enjoy doing it, but we live in a small apartment and already lack the space. Plus these are often things that I don’t enjoy looking at or will even use. Sometimes I give away these things (with great guilt!) but most often they get put in a closet or cabinet and just take up space. Do you have any suggestions for these sensitive situations? Oh and a disclaimer here: I am not talking about keepsakes or other sentimental things that my parents have given me over the years.

By: Juliet

Juliet — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:40:11 +0000

My husband makes me keep all the public television/ public radio coffee mugs we've received from years of pledging. I hate them. They are ugly and I don't like to drink from them because the rims are too thick (I have problems)Yet, knowing they are on that back shelf in basement gives him great peace. Go figure. I am a rabid declutterer but the things my grandmother made for me ( a baby blankie, a knit throw, a wall hanging) will be with me always. Looks like the mugs will, too. Juliet´s last blog post..Enough