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The Declutter Tip for the week ...
If you're sentimental and you find it really, really hard to declutter, take a picture to honour your memories.
Here's some posts where I wrote about this some more:
Do you have some sentimental items to declutter? Get your camera out, honour the memories but still declutter.
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This week I finally decluttered this salt cellar *sob*
My husband received this salt and pepper set from a client YEARS ago (probably 10 years ago) and it's so unusual that we always get lots of oohs and ahs from dinner guests. Aside from the fact that I just love using it because it's so pretty.
I LOVE this salt cellar (isn't it gorgeous?!) but the top's broken and it's come off a couple of times, without too much drama.
This week, the top came off and there was salt ALL over my kitchen. I hate mess (can you guess?) so that was the final straw.
Funny thing is I still had that feeling like maybe somehow it could be fixed. Then I realised I should take a picture, blog it and I'd never have to forget about it.
So here it is :)
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What did you declutter this week?
Please link to the post on your blog where you show off your pictures or talk about the declutter. Or if you don't have a blog, tell me in the comments about ANYTHING you got rid of this week.
It can be anything - physical, electronic, mental clutter or even the need to be a certain way. Like perfectionism! :)
What are you going to declutter next week?
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8 comments:
Well, thank you Lindsay :)
Your salt celler was very pretty. I'm sorry it bit the dust.
What did I declutter this week?
I got rid of more Christmas items. I only have my tree, ornaments & a seven figurines that are precious to me. I love my home for Christmas. It's comforting now.
Got rid of some old paperwork that isn't prevalent for my needs any more.
It still fits under decluttering. I am a crafter. I do a lot of art journaling & mixed media.
I needed pattern paper for my holiday crafts. Wrote down paper on my shopping list. Took it off my shopping list. I will buy it when I definitely need it.
I'm one of those crater's that likes having all my supplies around. This is notorious clutter.
I needed a new scrap box for all my journaling papers. I reorganized my papers & was able to fit them in one box.
I need a box for all the little bits & bobs I save when crafting. All my treasures like Russian Ribbons & Vintage Keys. Wrote box on my shopping list & remembered a perfect box in my other crafting closet.
Two boxes will not have to move in with me. Saved some more room. :)
I linked up! Not much, but a little progress is better than none. That was a pretty salt cellar! I find it hard to throw away or donate sentimental items.
Even though we run a self storage facility I truly believe that the residential customer should use it for short term only.
Especially, these challenging times. I don't get people trying to carry these large rents and late fees. Once you're caught up move out or downsize.
I gave away my wedding dress and veil. I did this a few years ago. I hated having it in the closet, I had never gotten it dry cleaned, so it was just in the big vinyl bag taking up a lot of space. I was reading Freecycle in my area (it's an online group where you can list things that you have to give or want to receive - all for free. You can't ask for money for the item and if you want the item you cannot pay for it - Freecycle!) So anyway, this gal wanted a two wedding dresses so she could make one in her size. I met up with her and gave her mine. Turns out that she fit into mine and didn't need a second one and she loved the gown.
I took about 10 pictures of that dress before I sent it off. I have never once regretted giving the dress away. You can read about it and see it here - My Wedding Dress Story.
I've been inspired this week, by you Marcia, to begin the decluttering of my home office. I did post proof positive at "French Lique" that I am a not a complete disorganized woman.. pics of my work desk at my office - along with a story about why it is so. Thanks for the inspiration!
I did a little better this week and it feels good. I have started decluttering my bathroom. I went thru all my two makeup baskets and I also decluttered three drawers and the countertops. I filled up the wastebasket which was satisfying. I also tackled my pantry in the kitchen. I was pround of my accomplishment this week!
Deeann
Well done on all your decluttering - I know it's difficult to let go of the crafting supplies so I commend you for that!
Forgetfulone
You’re so right – a little progress is definitely better than nothing!
Dixie's Whimsy
Your work desk is beautifully organised - thanks so much for sharing your pics with us :)
Jackie
Well done! I'm ALSO proud of you.
Kristin
That is a beautiful story!!! beautiful!
Rona
Thanks for popping in :)
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