The KonMarie method
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I have been steadily Decluttering for some time now and I'm gradually getting there.
One thing I try to do is copy the Japanese style of only displaying a few special items at a time, rather than the more traditional Western idea of having groups or collections of items on display.
What I do is just have a couple of items out, then every so often I put them away for a while and have something else on display. So for example I might have just one vase on a window cill or shelf rather than half a dozen different items.
I usually theme my displays and ring the changes by following the seasons.
I definitely seem to be becoming more minimalist. It does simplify life and makes housework a lot easier.
I too hAve got to tackle my parents house :eek: I'm dreading it and keep putting it off.
I managed to sort out my tubs cupboard today too. Usually I keep anything that has both tub and lid. This time I held each thing and got rid of stuff that I never use and don't even like but had been holding onto because they were potentially useful. I now have lots of space to store what I actually want to keep.
Thanks again OP!
(he points to some plastic cows on the table) are very small; those (pointing at some cows out of the window) are far away...
Thats the other effect it's had in me. I didn't have to think twice about using a new blouse I was saving (for what, I don't know) yesterday evening and I have worn it again today. I have a huge wardrobe waiting to be worn, enjoyed and then passed on!
"No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Hope is not a strategy
Ive only got as far as my kitchen at the mo. I came down with this cold thats going around so still feel yukky
Still it means I can finish the book this weekend when hopefully
this cold will have done one! Glad to declutter that alright
maybe my body is detoxing along with my home. Its a thought eh?
Tiny kitchen still gleaming and streamlined love being in there now.
my mother didnt like lots of ornaments either. Her clutter was hidden in cubhoards ect. She had a few pieces she liked there was one figurine of a lady, not really my type of thing.
so I took a picture of it and keep that instead.
its really hard to let go of their stuff, but we have to remember. Things arent memories they are just things.
perhaps a memory quilt or pillow made with their clothes. I have seen a teddy bear made of a wooly cardigan.
thank you op for starting this thread
Put on some lipstick
and pull yourself together”
- Elizabeth Taylor
"No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Hope is not a strategy
Love it:T:T:T
Er what are you doing buying?
Put on some lipstick
and pull yourself together”
- Elizabeth Taylor
However the video led me to other videos on how to streamline and organise cupboards, pantry, freezer etc, which spurred me on to try and sort out my pantry. Yesterday I bought some storage, and it looks better already (I keep going in to have a look and admire it
Thank you for inspiring me