October 30, 2007
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Lightening the load...
"You have too much stuff. I would never contemplate sharing a flat with so much stuff in it."
My parents know me far too well. This statement got me thoroughly riled. Add in a dose of.
"Oh, I think it'll take you more than an afternoon to sort it out."
More like three hours of furious, fuming, frantic de-cluttering. I have filled two Ikea bags, two random (but large) shopping bags, and a box of books. A large box of music and dancing trophies is ready for the attic. My yarn stash is now contained (well, apart from the Noro under the bed, which I've only just remembered) in two large white boxes, and one smaller white box, and a rather pretty basket. My knitting tools, needles, crochet hooks, ball winder and swift are all in another smaller white box. The clutter along the top shelf of my bookcase now takes up half the space. A swift book purge combined with taking over the shelf in the hallway, resulted in no fewer than seven shelves which are no longer double stacked.
I gave myself a firm talking to, and reminded myself that just because someone-or-other gave me something-or-other, that is no reason for me to actually keep it if I don't really want it. Someone else can benefit from it. Same goes with various children's books which are of no intrinsic value or interest (folks, we're talking random copies of 'Wait Still, Baxter' and various things by Josephine Elder: I do have more sense than to rid myself of any of my Angela Brazils, or L. M. Montgomery.)
I feel so much better. And it does look better:
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Comments (8)
You have too much stuff ? I hate to think what your parents would think of our flat !
L xx
I'd hate to hear what they'd think of my house! I'm emotionally attached to everything.
Meh, I wouldn't worry about your flat. I like it - it's cozy.
Thanks for the ebay thoughts - but think bigger.... BIGGER! 7-8 cm or so. If you happen to be at Loop/JL/Liberty and see some, let me know... take a little pic and send it over. Oh, and without ridges, preferably. I saw those black buttons (or something like that) at a local craft store. I am hoping that I can find them almost completely flat. So hard to explain.
It looks gorgeous.
goodness, please don't let them visit me
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Being organized is not one of my strong suits. "Clutter" is my middle name.
Cheers!
Well doen you. Which Elder's are they as Mum is missing a few she'd like...
I too frequently have to remind myself that it doesn't matter who gave it to me if I no longer want it or need it should be decluttered. Decluttering is therapeutic though somethings are harder to let go than others. I know I still have way too much clutter.
I always feel good after a good dose of spring cleaning!