tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post5628844617710500084..comments2024-03-29T00:17:14.265-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: It's Spring so Let's Decrapify! Thrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-48753085717426410142016-05-02T15:43:49.730-04:002016-05-02T15:43:49.730-04:00Wow, I've recently found your blog and I am so...Wow, I've recently found your blog and I am so excited! Your projects really inspire me and I happen to have most of the tools you use. Your house also feels similar to mine- that's what is so inspiring! When I saw the shots of your kitchen before and after, I could.not.believe.the.transformation. We have that same ugly oven and dark cabinets and a small island. With all the projects you feature, I had to digest all the creativity for a few days...ha! Now I need to figure out what project to start with! We've been living in our home for about 10 years, and we've always loved the way our home is decorated (just like you've mentioned), but now it's really exciting to think about refreshing the decor. The funny thing is that I am super excited to get the decluttering book you mentioned, and just ordered it last week before realizing you are using it too. I noticed you talked about quitting your day job to do this blog and how much you've enjoyed it- how does it transition from starting a smaller blog featuring your projects to being able to do that in the place of your other job? That must be so gratifying. Oh one more thing, it was touching to see your post awhile back about attending a Dave Ramsey workshop and wanting to give back to those interested. We took his class a few years ago, but it was neat to read about your desire to help others as a result and to hear about how the material helped you and your family so much! Thanks for such a great blog with so much helpful information!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578355661660566688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-19161404666835394632016-04-09T12:45:29.811-04:002016-04-09T12:45:29.811-04:00I also agree! I have been reading your blog for ye...I also agree! I have been reading your blog for years and you are my definite go-to to figure out how to do something as you've tackled so much! I also feel like I know you!Nancy Woodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595471963277348662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-15479275753468472852016-03-30T14:53:25.818-04:002016-03-30T14:53:25.818-04:00Your cats, oh my gosh! hahaYour cats, oh my gosh! hahaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177561881966311681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-4070259503277091352016-03-28T11:16:43.607-04:002016-03-28T11:16:43.607-04:00Never heard of that book before but I've alway...Never heard of that book before but I've always folded my t-shirts that way. I thought that was the normal way of folding a t-shirt. How else would you fold one? Also, I do fold my socks and underwear. I thought everyone did. Otherwise, they would end up in a big mess in my drawer.<br /><br />I'm having a garage sale next month and am planning on selling a lot of the junk I have laying around the house that I don't need/use anymore as well as some like-new clothes that haven't been worn much. After the garage sale, the big stuff will be listed on eBay and the rest will be donated to Good Will. It will be nice to get some of this stuff out of the house plus the extra cash will be used to pay off some debt.Allynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-59890563560733580612016-03-27T21:37:23.820-04:002016-03-27T21:37:23.820-04:00I love this!! I have cleaned out my closet big tim...I love this!! I have cleaned out my closet big time and have sent 3 bags to ThredUp! Now it's time to get organized!! Spring is here!!<br /><br />Mel | www.thegossipdarling.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-34143122125755398332016-03-25T11:50:20.270-04:002016-03-25T11:50:20.270-04:00Yes! I've been working my KM, and I'm hung...Yes! I've been working my KM, and I'm hung up on paper. Urg. Nothing about paper "sparks joy" for me! But the clothes - YES! It's amazing the difference it has made, that everything in my closet or drawer are options to wear. And the folding! To be able to see all your choices, and not forget about items on bottom! Yes, I've even jumped on board with the socks, but I'm a flip-flop-o-holic, so I don't have a ton of them. Love your blog!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05260237240747493309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-51349369379705007742016-03-25T11:21:35.370-04:002016-03-25T11:21:35.370-04:00I've been following you a little pver a year n...I've been following you a little pver a year now and I must say hands down my favorite post and I love the technique for folding shirts, I'm an vet so I usually roll mine army style but this allows me to see that I'm grabbing better thanks a lotAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614675187127518250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-20948058185898157122016-03-25T11:20:47.302-04:002016-03-25T11:20:47.302-04:00I've been following you a little pver a year n...I've been following you a little pver a year now and I must say hands down my favorite post and I love the technique for folding shirts, I'm an vet so I usually roll mine army style but this allows me to see that I'm grabbing better thanks a lotAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614675187127518250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56318082268210016862016-03-24T19:47:59.708-04:002016-03-24T19:47:59.708-04:00Yeah, the socks...but then I actually tried it out...Yeah, the socks...but then I actually tried it out and I love it! I can't say that I thank each pair before putting it away, but my sock drawer is lovely :)Annehttp://www.anneandadam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-29054195598655899432016-03-24T19:45:50.219-04:002016-03-24T19:45:50.219-04:00I love that book! I haven't done it yet except...I love that book! I haven't done it yet except to start rolling my socks, which is a bit ridiculous...but I love seeing them all tucked away nicely in my drawers. And I actually started folding my underwear years ago before I read the book and am hooked. It just makes the drawer look nice, things are easier to find, and you feel like you're going through a store display instead of digging through a mess. Have you read her new book yet? I just picked it up!Annehttp://www.anneandadam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-27339551861851058762016-03-24T19:26:30.736-04:002016-03-24T19:26:30.736-04:00These are some great ideas! Love your blog! By the...These are some great ideas! Love your blog! By the way, where did you purchase your bedroom comforter? Love it! Jamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-73837383134219703412016-03-23T20:34:52.107-04:002016-03-23T20:34:52.107-04:00I miss this! I use to do this before till I was bu...I miss this! I use to do this before till I was busy working and does event have time to fix my cloths. And now my room I kinda messy, by the way I uses shelves. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013FNEIB0" rel="nofollow"></a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00635970600936848597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-15566095313172466302016-03-23T15:17:12.206-04:002016-03-23T15:17:12.206-04:00I second your post! Well said. :)I second your post! Well said. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10667246225979313902016-03-23T15:15:55.373-04:002016-03-23T15:15:55.373-04:00My sister found a good idea on a blog somewhere (I...My sister found a good idea on a blog somewhere (I'd like to give credit but don't know where she got it). The blog recommended that you take a picture of the sentimental item that you'd like to keep, then throw the item away. That way, you still have the memento, but it doesn't clutter your house. We did that to several items when my mom passed away, and it was very liberating.<br /><br />I have been following the Marie Kondo book, and it's wonderful! Her method, and the order in which she recommends going through things, is worth following.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-2696899690292933382016-03-23T10:26:23.815-04:002016-03-23T10:26:23.815-04:00I may try it someday! I have so many little workou...I may try it someday! I have so many little workout socks I think it would drive me a little crazy, but I never say never! :) Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-2938147073857147672016-03-23T10:23:05.070-04:002016-03-23T10:23:05.070-04:00Haha! Yes, there are some parts that are a little…...Haha! Yes, there are some parts that are a little…different. :) Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56072032504139791802016-03-23T10:21:47.365-04:002016-03-23T10:21:47.365-04:00You are wonderful, thank you very much for the kin...You are wonderful, thank you very much for the kind words. It means a lot. Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-39805215283391797442016-03-23T10:21:15.363-04:002016-03-23T10:21:15.363-04:00Kristin you made my day! Thank you so much!! Kristin you made my day! Thank you so much!! Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-75711829920217530072016-03-22T16:05:41.960-04:002016-03-22T16:05:41.960-04:00My t-shirt, jeans and leggings are all folded the ...My t-shirt, jeans and leggings are all folded the Konmari way and, yes, I get joy every time I pull open the drawers! My husband is so jealous (he uses shelves). Sometimes I just open a drawer and say, "Did I show you my t-shirts, honey?" Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03505620580603472097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-42461587844013686282016-03-22T11:59:24.780-04:002016-03-22T11:59:24.780-04:00I've been doing the Konmari process in my home...I've been doing the Konmari process in my home too! I've gotten to the Komono category, and I've been sharing on my blog as well. She was a bit too concerned about the comfort of our socks, in my opinion, but I love her method! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543277441781886306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56140028033507591102016-03-22T11:43:23.513-04:002016-03-22T11:43:23.513-04:00I'm in the midst of reading the book and plan ...I'm in the midst of reading the book and plan to use some of her techniques when we move into a permanent place and get our stuff out of storage. Some of it seems a little too much for me but I do feel like she has good ideas. Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10616114355469630318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-54521281941684121962016-03-22T11:18:58.217-04:002016-03-22T11:18:58.217-04:00I read an idea on this a few years ago and it has ...I read an idea on this a few years ago and it has worked well for me. Have a decorative bowl or basket somewhere in your home that you put cards, letters, thank you notes,etc in throughout the year. At the end of the year, go through it (it should be pretty chronological), reread and relive, keep anything sentimental, and toss the rest. I must say it works well and the kids love going through the pile with me. I find I only keep a few things if any. For some reason I feel guilty if I toss immediately (oh what a nice card from grandma - I can't just throw it away), but not when I do this.Missy ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10252610815798619232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30749294855935299372016-03-22T10:03:44.809-04:002016-03-22T10:03:44.809-04:00My husband and I read Kondo's book last fall a...My husband and I read Kondo's book last fall after I read your post. It's crazy how much better my closet and kitchen feel after decluttering. I do fold my socks and underwear, and it's wonderful. It may sound silly, but opening my sock drawer makes me happy. I recommend trying it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18217374116701355592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7731797515323615092016-03-21T22:32:50.398-04:002016-03-21T22:32:50.398-04:00I read this book last year and right away my close...I read this book last year and right away my closet has stayed organized and so much easier to get dressed every morning! Lottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07242170607880601770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-10448506136498489052016-03-21T22:13:05.191-04:002016-03-21T22:13:05.191-04:00I read the book last year but haven't yet done...I read the book last year but haven't yet done the process. If I am remembering correctly,the author recommends saving the sentimental stuff for the last step of the purge. Start with clothes, beauty/bath products, books, etc. And once you are good at decrapifying and are feeling the benefits of a simpler life,then tackle the personal mementos. Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11281550012649378371noreply@blogger.com