Minimalism is a trend right now, and I think it’s a good one. I could go on and on about why I think this has happened (we’re living in the aftermath of the newness of credit cards and the belief that there’s no reason to wait for something), but I won’t. Other than that little parenthetical preaching break. About a year into my own … [Read more...]
Decluttering
Decluttering is the foundation to transforming your home. But don't be afraid! We can start small.
The Cost of Storing Things
This post contains affiliate links. Years ago, I heard someone speak about home organization. She casually mentioned how important it is to ask yourself how much money it is costing you to store something. I had absolutely no idea what she was talking about. At. All. My house was my house and I didn't pay "anything" to keep my stuff … [Read more...]
(One of) The Worst Kind(s) of Clutter
Two weeks ago, we threw away the worst kind of clutter. The kind that has taken up space (awkward space, significant space) for more than a decade in our home, only to never be used. Or, never be successfully used. I bought these fishing waders at a garage sale years ago. The memory is a little fuzzy, but I think I got them when we lived in … [Read more...]
Why is the Visibility Rule important when decluttering?
When the itch to declutter hits, my natural tendency is to tackle a junk drawer or the linen closet or some other hidden, cluttered space. Those spaces need to be decluttered, but I can't start there. Using up my decluttering energy in a space no one sees (and that rarely gets used) means the house as a whole won’t look any better after all … [Read more...]
Decluttering the Bathroom Drawer (With Video)
Hi, my name is Dana, and I write about decluttering. And I still have to declutter my own home. Again and again and again because decluttering isn't a one time thing and because I'm the world's best re-clutterer. Y'know how kids like to put a puzzle together, then tear it apart, then put it back together again? Just for the joy of the putting … [Read more...]
Decluttering Clothes (Even Good Ones)
Over the weekend, I decluttered my closet. It's significantly more usable now. Yay for more usable. I decided to use my beloved (referral link alert) velvet hangers as the deciding factor when choosing which clothes should stay and which clothes should go. I was able to part with some clothes that were mostly fine but I didn't wear often … [Read more...]
One Lid, and One Alone
Once upon a time, a woman had many lids. One for each of most of her pots. And all those lids lived in a tiny corner at the very back of her kitchen cabinet. They clinked and they clunked and they clanked and they scooted farther and farther back as the pots and the pans and colanders left the cabinet again and again, but the lids were left … [Read more...]
Finally Letting Go
I decluttered in my boys' room on Saturday. Thankfully, all the decluttering we've done over the years meant a minimal amount of time made a huge difference. I don't show pics of my kids' rooms anymore (since they're old now and their rooms are their personal spaces and all), but I'll show you a photo of something I got rid of. Finally. After … [Read more...]
Predicting the Future (Clutter)
Isn't predicting the future the biggest wish for those of us who struggle with clutter? But it isn't (technically) possible. So my default answer to the question, "Will I need this someday?" was always maybe. And my house filled up with maybes. But 55-90% of the time, those maybes should have been nos. Over the past eight years, I've … [Read more...]
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