tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post3045089861435585584..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon TeaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-19815462554297917602011-01-10T08:37:28.632-05:002011-01-10T08:37:28.632-05:00Such an inspiring post dear Brenda...and your poin...Such an inspiring post dear Brenda...and your points are spot on. I too live in a smallish house with no attic...no basement and have been in the process of decluttering for the past six months. That being said, I really do not believe I've been purging all that could be given up to others who may have more use for it than I. Thus, after reading your post I took several boxes and filled them with lamps and other items I've been hanging onto (but don't need). They are waiting by the front door to be loaded into my car and dropped off at the Good Will or Precious Life thrift shops. Once done, I will come home and fill more boxes. It may take a while but,like you, I am finding myself in need of "breathing space". Thank you for the wise perspective on this issue.<br />Love,<br />Tracey<br />x0xTracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®https://www.blogger.com/profile/03043055986653442733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-66222697357978568622011-01-10T01:06:29.677-05:002011-01-10T01:06:29.677-05:00Dear Brenda,
I left an answer to your lovely comm...Dear Brenda,<br /><br />I left an answer to your lovely comment on my blog, but it disappeared, so I'm typing it here. I didn't grow up in a church family either, and that is why I cherish that memory. God is good, isn't He?<br />I enjoyed your post--clutter makes me crazy, especially in the winter time. I think because it makes me feel boxed in.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934973314360291318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-40355689905148485522011-01-09T20:59:54.072-05:002011-01-09T20:59:54.072-05:00It feels so good to lighten the load! I'm glad...It feels so good to lighten the load! I'm glad you tackled your closet and won! My husband has asked yet again if I wouldn't like to move my sewing (mess)area out of our bedroom and into the inlaw suite since it sits idle so much of the time. I know that doing so will involve a lot of sorting the culling so I've put it off again, but I often wish someone could come into our home and teach me how to use the space we have more effectively! Decluttering is the first step I'm sure!Heather Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563913535839786305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-78086974577352104132011-01-09T15:06:20.157-05:002011-01-09T15:06:20.157-05:00Loved this sentence... "It also required a de...Loved this sentence... "It also required a decision, I wanted a decluttered life more than I wanted any extra stuff, then that first step to bring in the boxes in which to sort it all out."<br /><br />Sometimes the decision is knowing what we want more.<br /><br />Enjoy your new space and Freedom!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-18525386335635611012011-01-09T14:38:05.077-05:002011-01-09T14:38:05.077-05:00Me, too...I did a major decluttering a few months ...Me, too...I did a major decluttering a few months ago. Like you, I kept things I love not just like AND decided to use those things...gasp! :o) Rather than keeping things "for good" I try to use them everyday or as much as possible. I've realized every day is special so why not enjoy what I have.<br /><br />SandraSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02721919043603767131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-62350693011093651652011-01-09T13:46:33.096-05:002011-01-09T13:46:33.096-05:00I am trying to declutter as well. I'm amazed ...I am trying to declutter as well. I'm amazed at the number of people that are trying to do this. You'd think that with all of us trying to declutter that more of us would be successful?<br /><br />I have a small 2 bedroom house with no basement or attic. The only place to put the extra things is the bin at Salvation Army. It's just letting go and letting it leave that's the hard part.Musical Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140780270735006686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-32680996313754348042011-01-09T12:36:21.999-05:002011-01-09T12:36:21.999-05:00Thanks for the inspiration. I seriously need to de...Thanks for the inspiration. I seriously need to declutter my place too.<br />A coworker lost everything in a house fire once. She was thankful noone was hurt and also for the household necessities she got from the Salvation Army. So decluttering is good for others as well as ourselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-19665526283082029902011-01-09T11:03:24.449-05:002011-01-09T11:03:24.449-05:00I learnt to declutter years ago however it's d...I learnt to declutter years ago however it's definitely a work in progress. I'm about at where I want to be and yet I know more will come this year as we plan to move and downsize yet again. Thanks for sharing. HugsScrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-20577995758088275622011-01-09T10:27:29.902-05:002011-01-09T10:27:29.902-05:00Wonderful post! I have been on this journey since ...Wonderful post! I have been on this journey since 2005ish. "I want a decluttered life more than I want stuff!! " sums it up so well. I keep on purging and donating and each time, it seems easier to let go. <br />Have a wonderful week!Linda - Behind My Red Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440663909785788611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-85767388493736079012011-01-09T09:58:02.690-05:002011-01-09T09:58:02.690-05:00i've been doing just this: decluttering. i'...i've been doing just this: decluttering. i'm making my way through the house, little by little, drawer or cupboard or closet - one at a time. <br /><br />jAnesherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869744622519612793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-60181668763407228382011-01-09T09:14:46.021-05:002011-01-09T09:14:46.021-05:00So much to purge around here that your post speaks...So much to purge around here that your post speaks very powerfully to me. And don't I just love spending a dollar or two to add to the load. As my uncle used to forcefully tell my aunt, a great lover of shoes, "If you don't need the shoes, it doesn't matter if they only cost $5!" He always made me laugh, but I must employ his refrain. Wonder what would happen if I put that extra dollar or two in a jar? Oh sure! I could blow it on a trip to the restaurant. I don't know...cheap mental health and all that... See how confused I've become in the space of one simple comment? Ha!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-14726147171840757152011-01-09T08:12:05.294-05:002011-01-09T08:12:05.294-05:00You must be reading my mind. I need to do this! ...You must be reading my mind. I need to do this! I think I'll start this afternoon. Thanks for the inspiration ~ I'm taking the first step!<br />;-)Vintage Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180199884623441185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-40737046979817482842011-01-09T08:00:20.598-05:002011-01-09T08:00:20.598-05:00I spent the day yesterday working in my bedroom......I spent the day yesterday working in my bedroom....I love to see clear space but with a small house and not enough storage it builds up, as I am sure you know.<br /><br />It feels more restful now.Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-12708201780036316142011-01-09T05:12:01.015-05:002011-01-09T05:12:01.015-05:00I too have been decluttering.....and yet my house ...I too have been decluttering.....and yet my house is still cluttered. I have made mistakes in the past and sent off to the 0p-shops, things i later needed. So now i dither over making that final decision. But this is my year of living frugally and decluttered. Before christmas I parted with at least 200 craft books, material, yarn etc. Keeping only that which I truly needed. <br />I have two spare rooms now the boys have moved out and I am resisting the urge to throw all the clutter in there till I can face sorting through it all.<br />It is a wonderful feeling though to sit back and look at all that space.<br /><br />janjanjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04386656208270221942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-83716212548485900452011-01-09T05:05:25.434-05:002011-01-09T05:05:25.434-05:00Oh boy, this one hit me square between the eyes......Oh boy, this one hit me square between the eyes... Those have been my thoughts lately so now with this little prodding I'm going to do it! I need to. I want to. I must... Thanks again, Brenda. I'll let you know the results! Thanks again for sharing! Love you!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12213862245635073343noreply@blogger.com