Things that have gone – 20

My decluttering continues in the background. I have sold and given away a few more things.

1. Vintage skirt
2. Vintage dress
3. Free gift from Boots
4. Clothes rail (Yes, I’ve managed to downsize my clothing that much that I can let go of my additional clothing rail!)
5. Handheld vacuum cleaner (thought it was worth a try on Freecycle, but was not powerful enough to bother with)
6. Cardboard boxes
7. Sewing thread case
8. Old pram mattress

I’ve also cleared out a storage box and an old lampshade, that if no-none wants on Freecycle – will go to the charity shop.

Stay tuned for my next update!

Stuff that’s been leaving my life!

 

I thought you might be interested to see some of the stuff that’s been leaving my life. I wish I had taken a picture of it all in a room, so I could visualise just how much has gone! Instead, I’m going to compile a list- it might not be everything in minutiae because I think that might be boring for us all. But here goes!

1. Wedding Dress (one of the biggest things I’ve got rid of, in terms of size and value and emotional attachment!)
2. University textbooks- numbering at least 20
3. Other books- I should say about 40 have gone
4. DVDs
5. CDs
6. Ornaments
7. Clothing
8. Shoes
9. Crockery
10. Rug
11. Jewellery
12. Toiletries
13. Soft toys
14. Make-up
15. Vases
16. Food Processors and blenders
17. Kitchen Utensils
18. Electronics
19. Wet suit
20. Storage units
21. Sewing machine
22. Peg bag
23. Furniture
24. Bags
25. Wigs
26. Watches
27. Fancy dress items
28. Musical instruments
29. Board games
30. and more!

I have to say I am completely shocked at the amount of stuff I had squirrelled away in my house that I was just not using. I barely feel like I’ve made a dent in the ‘stuff’. But I am starting to feel like my living space is clearer now and I have more room to breathe and be creative. I know I can lose much, much more in my journey towards minimalism. But I am already feeling the benefits- emotionally and financially!