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The Problem with Downsizing

The problem with downsizing, clearing out, minimizing, and simplifying--it just gives me more room to start collecting stuff again.

Perhaps I am missing something vital to the point of life simplified.

  But I find it so hard to resist small pitchers and useful little containers of any sort.
 I bought this blue table at a yard sale.  Yes, Barb, blue is a favorite color.
 I don't really remember where I found this plate but it perks up an otherwise useless corner of the kitchen counter.
And who doesn't eed an angel or two watching over?

Comments

  1. BarbaraFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Yes it is really hard to keep from filling the spot you just cleared. One the other hand if you are a frugal or thrifting shopper, the price you pay is less than someone else pays to go to the movie or out to dinner. You save a dollar here, to spend a dollar there.

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  2. MuffieFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    I'm in the same situation -- supposed to be getting rid of things, but adding more!

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  3. Lisa @ Grandmas BriefsFebruary 16, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    Lovely containers! It's especially difficult to pare down when some of the pretty stuff (or not-so-pretty) came from someone special. Good luck!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    I like to collect art. And I keep changing the framed family photos on my mantle.
    Your collectibles are lovely.

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  5. TaborFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    I have given up collecting and must go through all of my non-sentimental stuff and get ride of it. All of your things do not look cluttered. They look really lovely, so don't worry until stuff starts falling off the shelf.

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  6. Linda MyersFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    I would love to downsize but my husband is a collector and his face tightens up when I suggest such a thing.Maybe that's why I love our Tucson park model - we just bought it last year, we haven't had much time to collect, and I have hope it will remain simple.

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  7. Meryl BaerFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Getting rid of stuff leaves room for new stuff without adding to the clutter. Enjoy!

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  8. Linda ReederFebruary 16, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    Oh, I love how you are cluttering up your Florida house!

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  9. SakuFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    Lovely items, the table is very pretty and very functional. All the colors are so pretty and bright!

    I've been taking items to the garage for a sale this spring but I understand the need to collect. With me it's mainly seasonal decorations though I've really cut back. I think I'm down to 6 or 8 large rubbermaid totes...that's not too much is it?

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  10. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Those little items really do brighten up your kitchen. I love throwing out old things -- a good excuse to buy new things although new doesn't have to actually be new! Just new to me. Love the tablecloth -- actually I love collecting table clothes!

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  11. Arkansas PattiFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Sadly I can relate. I recently told an artist friend of mine that I loved her painting but that I didn't have a single open space of wall to put it. How did that happen??

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  12. TomFebruary 17, 2015 at 9:23 PM

    I think an empty table top is kind of sad. Better to fill it up with plates and pitchers and ... angels.

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  13. Sally WesselyFebruary 17, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    I understand what you are saying. I'm getting better at not buying these little things because I just don't have any more places to put them. On the other hand, I really love that plate, and the corner would look blah without it. And that blue table, well, it is a find for sure. Love it!

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  14. BarbFebruary 17, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    I'm glad that you're adding things while I'm still subtracting! PS I'm psychic!

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  15. SextantFebruary 18, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I like the pitchers in the window, and that plate in the corner is really cool.

    But what I really love is the view out your window with no damned snow.

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  16. KayFebruary 19, 2015 at 2:02 AM

    I like that colorful plate. It's so cheerful! I'm trying to downsize our things too, but it's awfully hard. Really, really hard.

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  17. fiftyoddMarch 1, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    You present an excellent argument for not throwing out beloved stuff in the first place.

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