tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post2588265459234767456..comments2023-12-26T06:39:59.775-05:00Comments on A Lovely Life, Indeed: Decluttering 101Kelly Rodriguezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-12219791314774060462015-10-26T19:03:32.603-04:002015-10-26T19:03:32.603-04:00I have read articles and books on organizing, down...I have read articles and books on organizing, downsizing, declutering, minimizing, etc. But there is one that spoke to my heart: "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up." by Marie Kondo. Highly recommended. Number 1 global bestseller.Veronica Morranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-19937784411874739172014-11-24T12:02:07.294-05:002014-11-24T12:02:07.294-05:00Thank you. You're right...if you don't buy...Thank you. You're right...if you don't buy it to begin with, you don't have to find space for it. Good call! :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-69431930007310686222014-11-24T12:01:12.046-05:002014-11-24T12:01:12.046-05:00Your Mom and Aunt Betty were right, Peggy. Someone...Your Mom and Aunt Betty were right, Peggy. Someone can use it...and be happy with it. :-) I love decluttering...such a feeling of accomplishment. Happy Thanksgiving to you your family. Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-50724604136962116982014-11-24T11:59:58.583-05:002014-11-24T11:59:58.583-05:00Thank you so much, Angie! I am so happy you're...Thank you so much, Angie! I am so happy you're here. I am a firm believer in experiences over stuff, but I see how easy it would be to accumulate things, especially as an expat, if you are missing "stuff" from "home." But you're so right...home isn't where your stuff is. Have a wonderful week! And thank you, again. Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-72791920035064843232014-11-24T11:57:45.895-05:002014-11-24T11:57:45.895-05:00I agree. You feel accomplished and ready to tackle...I agree. You feel accomplished and ready to tackle other challenges. Good luck! And thank you for stopping by!Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-72105145251969707752014-11-23T16:07:59.309-05:002014-11-23T16:07:59.309-05:00This is wonderful advice!
We are in the midst of ...This is wonderful advice!<br /><br />We are in the midst of the annual pre-holiday purge and I am reminded how much easier it is to not bring stuff in than it is to bring it in only to have to get it out!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-70731621372558711072014-11-21T14:40:45.608-05:002014-11-21T14:40:45.608-05:00Holy Baloney Kelly- this was clearly a poignant to...Holy Baloney Kelly- this was clearly a poignant topic- it took me as long to scroll down to the bottom of your comments as to get rid of a piece of junk,lol! I downsized my house before my daughter left for college, and have always been one to get rid of what I don't use- and do it frequently. My Mom and Aunt Betty have a famous philosophy- if you can't use it, give it to someone who can! Thanks for an interesting Post. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202370066304771978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-88207008865491950772014-11-19T14:22:26.455-05:002014-11-19T14:22:26.455-05:00This is a brilliant post and I couldn't agree ...This is a brilliant post and I couldn't agree more. In fact you'll rarely find "decor" posts on my blog because I stopped being into "decor" when I moved to Italy. I hardly buy stuff, but we still have SO MUCH OF IT! With no North American basement to put stuff in, we either have to use it or store it....and space is limited!<br /><br />I started decluttering last week, only to be blocked because I want to sell some stuff but can't seem to find the time to put it online....but this post has inspired me. We spend most of our disposable income on adventures as a family and not on stuff, but I still seem to be such a hoarder with what I own. Maybe its an expat thing of mine?? when I moved to Italy I only had a few boxes with me, and in a way "stuff" signified stability and a home. But now I realize that home isn't where your stuff is!<br /><br />Catching up on your blog and it is so refreshing.<br /><br />Angie from <a href="http://reasonstodress.com" rel="nofollow">reasons to dress</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01176163672671426043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-49413164279331447302014-11-19T10:36:52.355-05:002014-11-19T10:36:52.355-05:00This post is perfect for me! I have big plans to ...This post is perfect for me! I have big plans to declutter during my weeks off this winter and will definitely be back to reference these great tips again :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02575303012472312192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-51569699902744062472014-11-18T22:31:28.663-05:002014-11-18T22:31:28.663-05:00It's such a great feeling of accomplishment on...It's such a great feeling of accomplishment once we de-clutter our closets and drawers. I'll admit, I have been negligent of this lately. I think after the holidays, it will be time for me to purge my closet for sure!menopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-42316886597818743652014-11-18T21:10:53.449-05:002014-11-18T21:10:53.449-05:00You know, Claudia, I sometimes think that people w...You know, Claudia, I sometimes think that people who love their stuff are weirded out by people who don't want stuff. I think they think it's some sort of indictment of their choices. Everyone is different though, and I will take travel over just about anything. However, I also appreciate that there are some non-negotiables. The trick is finding what they are and being okay with getting rid of the rest. Thank you for stopping by. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-711946062936063972014-11-18T21:08:28.106-05:002014-11-18T21:08:28.106-05:00That's great, Rena. I hope this helps with you...That's great, Rena. I hope this helps with your clean-outs. Thank you for stopping by. Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-77816328647432705392014-11-18T21:07:37.474-05:002014-11-18T21:07:37.474-05:00Part of the decluttering is practical...moving too...Part of the decluttering is practical...moving too much stuff is a pain. But clutter can weigh you down emotionally as well....it can be overwhelming. <br /><br />The busyness thing makes me crazy. You can go 100 mph and get 1 mile to the gallon, as my dad would say. Movement does not always equate productivity. It's sad that so many find their value in such frenetic movement. Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-2281029329487829082014-11-18T21:04:55.161-05:002014-11-18T21:04:55.161-05:00I think, in general, we overestimate how much stuf...I think, in general, we overestimate how much stuff we really need. There is much more available to distract us or entertain us, but in reality what we need hasn't changed much in decades. Experiences over stuff is what is most important to me. Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-47656108929609270592014-11-18T21:03:34.326-05:002014-11-18T21:03:34.326-05:00Thank you, Jazmine. I am so happy you are here. I ...Thank you, Jazmine. I am so happy you are here. I so appreciate your feedback. Keep those sentimental things...everyone has non-negotiable. The stuff that makes you shrug can be your starting point. Good luck!Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-63610599123725983272014-11-18T21:02:13.633-05:002014-11-18T21:02:13.633-05:00I am so happy you are here, Mandee. Thank you so m...I am so happy you are here, Mandee. Thank you so much! Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-82487591189744927562014-11-18T21:01:52.066-05:002014-11-18T21:01:52.066-05:00And someone, like an art teacher, for example, mig...And someone, like an art teacher, for example, might love it. An idea for another #bethechange project? :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-16993273936921813452014-11-18T21:01:13.760-05:002014-11-18T21:01:13.760-05:00Thank you for stopping by, Kathy. Less is more. I ...Thank you for stopping by, Kathy. Less is more. I am all about experiences over stuff. Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-78409546997616001532014-11-18T21:00:29.210-05:002014-11-18T21:00:29.210-05:00Everyone has their non-negotiable. And there is no...Everyone has their non-negotiable. And there is no shame in that. You know what you love. What you don't love so much is where you can start. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-41582751755464712242014-11-18T20:59:45.932-05:002014-11-18T20:59:45.932-05:00Thank you, Steph! :-) Thank you, Steph! :-) Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-46592246082746476652014-11-18T20:59:31.440-05:002014-11-18T20:59:31.440-05:00For me, packing it up is easy...getting it to the ...For me, packing it up is easy...getting it to the donation center is more of a chore. It could sit in the back of my car for weeks. Thank you for stopping by, Chelsea. :-)Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-8764582102239630752014-11-18T20:58:41.094-05:002014-11-18T20:58:41.094-05:00Thank you, Zakkiya. :-) Good luck with your declut...Thank you, Zakkiya. :-) Good luck with your decluttering!Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-25761063291600095342014-11-18T20:58:15.369-05:002014-11-18T20:58:15.369-05:00Agreed, Cari. And if you can make money off someth...Agreed, Cari. And if you can make money off something you no longer need or want, it's a win-win. Thank you for stopping by! Kelly Rodriguezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424296190091205312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-73689537606426627652014-11-18T20:49:28.737-05:002014-11-18T20:49:28.737-05:00yes, yes yes!! I have been slowly going through my...yes, yes yes!! I have been slowly going through my stuff and decluttering. When I moved into my place, I had so many people want to give me things and I had to keep saying, No, I don't want it (unless it was something I actually needed, like a sofa for the living room, which I didn't have.) And you know, people were almost offended I didn't want stuff! I had people nearly argue with me that I needed this stuff. I'm still going through all my stuff. I admit a lot of it has sentimental attachment and I find it hard to part, but I keep at it. Thanks for the post!Claudia https://www.blogger.com/profile/05894575151531616407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8678450334416953397.post-30220026485523695432014-11-18T20:23:37.805-05:002014-11-18T20:23:37.805-05:00These are great tips! My hubby and I are both OCD ...These are great tips! My hubby and I are both OCD and clutter makes our eyes twitch. We do this twice a year in Spring and Fall.Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296781992150172086noreply@blogger.com