The KonMarie method

somerandom

Picked up new lampshade from Argos today. It's a lot nicer than old one but I'm not convinced it sparks joy (I would know wouldn't I?). I'll keep it for a couple of days and decide. It could of course be that it's so nice, clean and new that it makes me realise the paintwork in the living room needs a once over.....

MyHappinessProject

lhead123 wrote: »

I have a few things I don't need or want any more but I'm unsure of what to do with them...for example I have my old Brownies sash and all the badges I earned sewn on - would a charity shop take it? I have no idea...

xx

When you are ready to let it go, you might get some pennies on ebay for it. Last year I sold some cubs and scouts uniforms and badges for several pounds.:money:

mummyroysof3

Wow I love this thread. This house needs a good sorting out tbh. Today I'm getting rid of 6 items of clothing that I was hanging onto for various reasons but are too big and I don't ever want to fit in them again so they going. I took 2 carriers to charity shop yesterday but I've bought 2 tops and some slippers oops

jinny

MyHappinessProject wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl: And not only the vast quantity...they are 30 years old...! She is welcome to them!:rotfl:

I know I was picturing dynasty style shoulder pads!!!!

jinny

MyHappinessProject wrote: »

When you are ready to let it go, you might get some pennies on ebay for it. Last year I sold some cubs and scouts uniforms and badges for several pounds.:money:

Really I will keep that in mind thanks

jinny

There comes a point, when you're staring down the barrel of middle age, when you realise that almost all of the stuff you've spent your life amassing is going into a skip when you die. That realisation is very liberating'

I love that quote on your signature Rosyq
very true and very thought provoking.

Im staring down the barrel of old age. I intend to live my life more not stuck in shifting stuff from room to room and never finding stuff.
lots of us have said.
We dont want leave a legacy of clutter for our nearest and dearest to deal with. Its harrowing enough picking through a loved ones possessions
plus believe me its exausting.
just thought I'd cheer you all up lol

My friends dog was looking at me funny today.......he was buring a bone in his bed then lay on it. Kept looking to see if I saw where he put it. Lol Do you think he knows about the book?

System

I Think the quote was from someone on this thread or the Not Buying It thread? It seems very appropriate

For people who haven't got the book yet, the basic order is:

Start with clothes then move on to books, papers, miscellaneous items ( komono ) and finally things with sentimental value.

So clothes: put everything on the bed or floor, sort through.
Books: take them all off the shelves, table, heaps on the floor etc and only replace those you can't live without. Especially now we have e-books available and of course there's always the library
Papers: MK says to get rid of everything! I Think that's too extreme but I have pared down from a 2 drawer filing cabinet to 2 box files.
Komono: divide into smaller categories e.g. CDs, DVDs, kitchenware, food, skincare products, makeup, accessories, valuables, electrical equipment, household equipment, household supplies, small change (put it straight in your purse) hobby equipment & supplies, cardboard boxes, unused gifts, unidentified cords/leads, buttons, broken appliances, spare bedding, freebies.
Then sentimental stuff last cos you'll be good at it by then

HTH Rx

Igamogam

Okay. Hands up! It was me who 'ranger rolled' the tea towels and 'spa rolled' the bathroom towels at work.........they all thought I was mad until some asked had I thrown some out.......nope, just more room:rotfl:

Igamogam

Brownie Guide Scout etc uniform etc.........Eb* y is your place. I have sold lots on there - Both DDs stuff and my own circa late 60's to 80's My old uniform complete with badges went for over £100 a couple of years ago:eek: Even modern stuff sells well - I have bought in CS befoe some odd pieces eg Brownie top and trousers for £4.99 and sold after both DDs wore them for £25! Only got badges to sell now which I will when I get to Kono that particular draw

GreyQueen

Loving the idea of demonstrating samosa-ing bags in public. I was gutted when I told my bestie and she knew it already - but I was able to demonstrate ranger rolling, so all was not lost.

Re the lady with her 3 wardrobes full of clothes, I wonder how many of them fit, how many of them have partially rotted in storage (any elastic will be toast), how many would be age-appropriate?

Thirty years ago I was 20 years old. I certainly wouldn't wear now what I wore then, even if I still owned it; it would be just plain silly on a middle-aged woman. I was an art student, FGS, I wore some seriously weird stuff. :rotfl:

Most of the stuff we clutch onto will have died in storage and be nothing but a burden to whomever has the unhappy task of clearing up our tangible remains, after the undertaker has taken care of our bodies. You can seriously lose respect for the dear departed, plus end up with your own physical and mental health in tatters. Other people's lives won't be on hold whilst they devote precious and irreplacable life energy to tidying up after you. I think it should be regarded as good manners to downsize as you move towards the second half of your life, which is anything above 45 really.

Had a convo at archery club about a random archery item I bought at a chazzer late last year and which I haven't used, so someone will buy it off me at a small profit, the main thing being that it will be gone. Hopefully, we can organise that at next week's club, I shall take it with me in any case, not a large or heavy item.

Righty, just going to interwebulate on, whilst supper cooks, then dishes, bit of reading and beddy-byes. Keep up the happy tasks, lovely peeps, and let those houses, flats, maisonettes, cottages, caravans, rooms in someone else's homes or whatever BREATHE.