tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post1950940107968923641..comments2024-03-28T18:51:04.415-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Getting Rid of ALL THE THINGSThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-73896461962651417212016-06-04T06:03:23.187-04:002016-06-04T06:03:23.187-04:00Donate old linens to your animal shelter. They alw...Donate old linens to your animal shelter. They always need more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376314047096466729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-75954574691666648912016-05-12T14:25:52.950-04:002016-05-12T14:25:52.950-04:00I am a natural de-clutterer but that has in the pa...I am a natural de-clutterer but that has in the past meant that in my haste to get stuff out of the house, I have thrown things that later I've needed!! Oops! Love the idea that you are never going to fill those shelves again though - that tickled me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00900818647161216813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-46715546737600016412016-05-11T05:36:52.408-04:002016-05-11T05:36:52.408-04:00Thank you for this Sarah! It is just what I needed...Thank you for this Sarah! It is just what I needed today. We moved into a house four years ago that needs to be completely renovated, but with five little ones it has been a SLOW process. We are constantly living in a mess! I have rooms overflowing with items from other projects, that don't have a home or are waiting to be refinished. I am soooo ready to have a clean house! Starting today. :-)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274530158326358656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-28156394553223607132016-05-10T22:35:56.001-04:002016-05-10T22:35:56.001-04:00Think one commentor had the answer, take photo of ...Think one commentor had the answer, take photo of something getting rid of but is special to you. When needed look at photo to revisit memories it brought you.<br /> I am one of worst people about keeping too much "stuff. I was raised by "depression era" parents that always emphasized making do with what you have, buy 2nd. hand stuff but our little house is so overcrowded in whatever storage we do have. It's not clothes so much but decorating things have purchased and redone or waiting to be redone. <br />Think youngest daughter must have read that book as she's always harping at me about getting rid of too much stuff(not word for it she used). Great topic, just getting myself to do it. Need to as would be so much easier for me to clean house without having to move "stuff" first. Woe is me.<br /><br />Good for any of you that have will power to declutter. Happy weeksrpprcrftrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861352034915359506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-79490589890439269702016-05-10T19:12:45.876-04:002016-05-10T19:12:45.876-04:00I am doing that now and have been for a while. It...I am doing that now and have been for a while. It's exhausting and a little overwhelming at times. My problem is that I am a bit sentimental and it's so hard to get rid of things that are very special; however, they just take up room unnecessarily. Just keep the sentimental things in your heart forever and get rid of the physical item - this is the problem - letting go!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-84455553060253103662016-05-10T17:28:20.952-04:002016-05-10T17:28:20.952-04:00Also, we had severe weather forcast for last night...Also, we had severe weather forcast for last night. I got the closet ready and was in the living room when I thought "what should I put in there that I can't bear to lose?" and I realized "it's all just stuff".<br /><br />The severe weather skipped over us, and we're safe.Elaine in Ark (again)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-25618289910999524422016-05-10T17:24:25.853-04:002016-05-10T17:24:25.853-04:00I've been decluttering for the past couple of ...I've been decluttering for the past couple of years. It's a little at a time, but pretty steady, and I've gotten rid of A LOT. I found out our recycling center will take textiles, so clothing too ratty to donate goes to them as well as table linens that I don't love (I kept the ones my mother embroidered or crocheted edges on). Sometimes I miss something I've donated or tossed, but not often.<br /><br />However, when I saw the picture of your stairs, I almost yelled "I'll take the red lanterns!", but really, I don't need them. Old habits die hard.Elaine in Arknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-20769092653050965292016-05-10T17:09:24.192-04:002016-05-10T17:09:24.192-04:00I have had this book sitting on an end table for w...I have had this book sitting on an end table for well over a year. I think I am half afraid to read it, but I sure need to. I have tooooooo much stuff! All crammed into closets, drawers, anywhere there is any space. Ugh!!!! I am too tied to "stuff"!Linda Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-65200365548833804832016-05-10T14:58:01.526-04:002016-05-10T14:58:01.526-04:00So many people are reading and writing about that ...So many people are reading and writing about that book....I might just have to order it! My house is very organized, as I just moved in a year ago. But there's one closet where I have linens, linens, and more linens that I've had for YEARS. It's time to let some go. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-707579033230328262016-05-10T09:26:37.488-04:002016-05-10T09:26:37.488-04:00We're in the process of purging too. Mostly b...We're in the process of purging too. Mostly because, hopefully, we will retire within the next 5 years. Most of the house is done, but the basement still needs to get done. Your shelves look great! I had one suggestion if you are interested. I hang all my wreaths up on nails pounded into a shelf stud. Leaves even more room on the shelves! Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968447232146794811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-65416127245438611512016-05-09T23:19:07.089-04:002016-05-09T23:19:07.089-04:00So I've been wanting to read that book and fee...So I've been wanting to read that book and feel like I've hit that point of desperation that I NEED to read the book and get things moving. I'm just really overwhelmed at the thought of it. With 5 kids and all the junk that goes along with them, it seems like such a daunting task. I need these posts that push me in that direction.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942671205437012396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-64362407851923073712016-05-09T16:42:08.657-04:002016-05-09T16:42:08.657-04:00So funny you say that. I freaking love trash day! ...So funny you say that. I freaking love trash day! Ha! Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10011274699898064172016-05-09T16:41:19.800-04:002016-05-09T16:41:19.800-04:00Carpet in our basement has been lovely because it&...Carpet in our basement has been lovely because it's soft but honestly one of the worst decisions we've ever made for our house -- this is a kid space and the animals have destroyed it (we had an old cat that had some issues). We have wood floors throughout most of the house and I can't WAIT to get a surface that's easy to clean down there. I bought that cabinet already painted but I don't paint the insides of most door either -- no one sees them but us. :) Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-16096698047340837972016-05-09T16:36:39.376-04:002016-05-09T16:36:39.376-04:00I absolutely love Marie Kondo's book! One of t...I absolutely love Marie Kondo's book! One of the things that may help with items that you're emotionally attached to is to take a photograph of the item. That way, you can get rid of the actual item (in my case, it was a t-shirt that my now-deceased mother had bought for me that had holes in it and I couldn't wear any more), but you can still "keep" it by looking at the photo. The memories are still there. Good luck with your move!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21050444545044764472016-05-09T16:03:49.776-04:002016-05-09T16:03:49.776-04:00Sarah, I know you know what you like and want in y...Sarah, I know you know what you like and want in your house...but I have to say I am very concerned about you replacing the carpet in your basement with that fake wood flooring. In one room, yes, but the entire basement? Are you sure? The carpet looks so soft and comfy and compliments your wall color so well. Can't you just have it cleaned and invest in some cups with lids? Just saying...<br /><br />P.S. What's up with the unpainted inside cabinet doors? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-51960563347388415852016-05-09T14:40:08.048-04:002016-05-09T14:40:08.048-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Yellowbirdmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211810478522477202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-52002942957269677472016-05-09T14:39:44.515-04:002016-05-09T14:39:44.515-04:00After reading your post, I'm going to read the...After reading your post, I'm going to read the book! I am also in the middle of a move from a house into an apartment and then back into a house in the fall. I've gotten rid of a lot but I still need to learn how to let go of the emotional ties of a lot more of my "stuff". Good luck with your moves! Yellowbirdmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07211810478522477202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8303779410939231232016-05-09T14:30:10.375-04:002016-05-09T14:30:10.375-04:00I haven't read the book, but I am just natural...I haven't read the book, but I am just naturally a self proclaimed "anti-hoarder" :) I totally get that "lighter" feeling when I throw something away/donate/purge - trash day is my favorite day because I feel like I can breath!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05460331850075762801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-63296666036936254562016-05-09T14:14:13.883-04:002016-05-09T14:14:13.883-04:00I need to read that book. We are in the processin...I need to read that book. We are in the processing of adding onto our house and we had to move tons of stored items for the contractors to get to the needed area. I couldn't believe how much stuff we had. It actually made me think about where our money goes each month and how the things I really don't need should be left at the store and the money put into my retirement account instead. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-1929099897485793192016-05-09T14:09:49.049-04:002016-05-09T14:09:49.049-04:00I love love love that book. I never did the entire...I love love love that book. I never did the entire "system", but I used the "does it bring joy?" as I packed when moving and unpacking at my new house. I have so much less STUFF now. And I love it. Melanie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07325640331520463669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-23989596741668673482016-05-09T13:16:17.489-04:002016-05-09T13:16:17.489-04:00I, like you, have read that book and it helped me ...I, like you, have read that book and it helped me a great deal. We are in the process of selling our house and moving to an apartment ahead of a fall move to Florida. The book helped me to let go of the emotional ties to things and made the purging process go a lot smoother. I was able to remove 6 contractor bags of garbage and three trips to the donation center along with a donation truck pick up to empty the basement.... good luck with the rest of your purge!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08874439035093265172noreply@blogger.com