2015 - No Clutter To Be Seen

Frogletina

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That reminds me - I have a lampshade that doesn't fit on the lamp I bought it for. At the same time I bought a lamp with an identical shade and I've just looked on the cupboard where I though it was and it isn't there! I've no idea where it could be.

I've got a lamp in my hallway which I no longer like - the shade is a dust collecter so I should get rid of that one but I do need another there as it is a dark hallway.

frogletina

I've found the lamp but not the spare lampshade yet! Lamp has been moved into my main room and back where it was supposed to be. I'd put it in the spare bedroom for my house guest but it was not being used.

Not yet looked for a lamp to replace the hall one.

Now to my next declutter list. It's been a while since my last one.

104 pin cushion - bin
105 Knitting needles - offer to WI
106 Crochet needles - offer to WI
107 Various sewing items - offer to WI
108 Three sewing books - offer to WI
109 Sewing books - offer to WI
110 Various sewing bits and bobs - bin
111 Small tapestry - offer to WI
112 Dancing costume - daughter
113 Nail file - bin
114 Manicure items including 3 pairs of scissors - CS
115 Broken imitation pearl necklace - bin
116 7 tins of shoe polish - bin
117 Brooch - CS
118 Book - CS
119 Make up bag - CS
120 Travel bag - CS
121 Dress - CS
122 Snood - CS
123 T Shirt - CS
124 Folder - CS

frogletina

Gingernutty

The bins are filled and ready to be put out to be emptied tomorrow morning.

To go to the charity shop on Tuesday morning :-

I've pulled out a Russian language course book with three audio cassettes - the BBC has now updated the course and, of course, it's on CD.

Two small mugs.

A roll of self adhesive Christmas parcel labels.

A blue pen, too nice to simply throw away.

A couple of carrier bags.

An as new, never used, Christmas themed arts and crafts magazine, picked up on holiday in Florida in 1992!

A book on how to make hooked rugs.

Thrown to the rag bag :-

A diseased looking, badly fitting, cotton fleece in a dreadful grey colour. It needs ironing, the cotton fluff gets all over my clothes, it's got paint splashes on it and I wouldn't want to inflict it on anyone else.

Taking to work tonight :-

A collection of dud batteries to throw them away in the battery bin.

A couple of magazines for the break area.

An air freshener for the unisex, poorly ventilated toilet.

System

Out:


5 tatty t shirts (too tatty for hubby to use for work)
1 pair of hubbys fluorescent work trousers (he wont wear them because they don't have lots of pockets in)
Baby jumper
Bath sheet (seen better days and I don't use/need it)

luxor4t

Out:
- The grotty old plastic scales binned as I have a nice metal set for 'big' things and a tiny, precise set for small amounts. I didn't CS it as the bowl on the top is loose and is a pain as it tips over.
- A pen - ended up in the bin and so it can stay there
- a set of watercolour paints in annoying tubes


Not an 'out' as such, but I have used the 3 big boxes and tons of packing noodles from my blender to start packing stuff for a carboot sale in the spring. Very therapeutic.

Goldiegirl

I haven't done much active decluttering this week, but some of the things that I had on eBay sold, so I've been able to include them on my list




112 -Wine rack – eBay
113 -Hairdryer – electrical recycling
114 - Old kitchen cupboard – tip
115 - Sandals – clothing recycling
116 -Make up applicators – eBay
117 -Old Greenmetropolis paperwork – recycling
118 - Ticket wallet – eBay
119 -Old cheque book cover – eBay
120 - Handbag – eBay
121 -Two old telephones – eBay
122 - 3 ladies tops – eBay
123 - Fold up pliers in case – eBay
124 -Presentation cushion for watch / jewellery – bin
125 -Car vacuum cleaner – eBay

jillbe

Good evening declutterers......:j

454 hardback book - charity bag
455 plastic drink bottle - recycling
456 woman's leather belt - charity bag
457 cardboard packaging - recycling
458 leaflets - recycling
459 hardback book - charity bag
460 magazine - recycling
461 plastic, food containers - recycling
462 takeaway drink cups - recycling
463 hardback book - charity bag
464 yoghurt pots - recycling
465 food tins - recycling

mrs-moneypenny

Filled a big box for the CS and a smaller box of junk and litter. I won't list everything but there are about 50 items in the CS box and 30 in the junk box.

CookieMonsta

165 - 163. Icing bits and bobs - CS.

167 - 166. 2 scented candles to be taken into work.

Skintmama

Today’s haul:

56. Handbag with a broken strap – bin

57. Sports gumshield – bin

58. Ancient receipts - burnt

59. 3 handbags – CS

60. Collection of unused greeting cards – CS

61. Pile of information leaflets – recycling

62. Broken hairdryer – recycling centre

63. Broken hair straighteners – recycling centre

64. Small mirror - CS



Welcome Samantha 22. I don’t think you aretoo late; I havealready indicated I will be on this thread for a long time yet! Just pick a small area to do at a time andcomplete it in your time slot. That’s what I did this morning; I had an hour sotackled one shelf in my wardrobe. Alternatively, if you like a challenge, set atimer and see what you can do in short bursts. Another way is to look for a setnumber of items, such as 10 things for the bin or 10 items for the charityshop. Just do what suits you and list your decluttered items here. I find it really motivational to do this. As youread the thread you will get lots of ideas of how to declutter and what to getrid of. I know you said that you would need to get someone to help you get rid of stuff but presumably you will be saying what needs to go and manageable chunks might feel easiest.

S-Iam

Wow! Everyone is doing amazing :T:T:T

A gentle day this end.
3 candle sticks not used in 10years - I tend to use tea lights these days - CS
2x Chinese soup spoons. Lovely to look at but impossible to use without spilling the soup all down you - CS

Whilst not technically decluttering I've finally gotten around to swapping our gas and electricity company :j Hopefully saving us over £300 a year, which is amazing considering I only swapped about 18months ago.