tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post3766046303246605198..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: I can't possibly throw her out.Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-81205773469532176542016-03-18T21:12:51.221+00:002016-03-18T21:12:51.221+00:00I've been having a decluttered, five of us in ...I've been having a decluttered, five of us in one house = far too much stuff. I have a list of places that need decluttering and when I have a spare afternoon I tackle one of the places on the list. I currently live by the one in one out rule. I only purchase something to replace something that is dilapidated.Dawn rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658109186284804182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-37211265015477393572016-03-15T22:08:12.564+00:002016-03-15T22:08:12.564+00:00That's exactly what I did with my favorite bab...That's exactly what I did with my favorite baby doll! Then I dressed her in tights, Mary Jane shoes and my favorite of the dresses Mother had made for her.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15470134478102787012016-03-15T22:07:10.714+00:002016-03-15T22:07:10.714+00:00My favourite film book was Hollywood Album! And t...My favourite film book was Hollywood Album! And there was the Picturegoer Album, too! Who remembers Picture Show, Picturegoer and Photoplay? Those were the days, Ilona!!!<br />What memories - not only Burt Lancaster, but who remembers Fernando Lamas, Arlene Dahl, Piper Laurie, Jeff Chandler, Tyone Power ... <br />My age is showing ...<br />Margaret Pgalanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-23787742247444757732016-03-15T20:55:03.651+00:002016-03-15T20:55:03.651+00:00Once I get started I can be quite brutal when decl...Once I get started I can be quite brutal when decluttering, but I have to be in the right mood to begin with. I started on my hundreds of craft magazines last week, and have sorted through a whole shelf full so far, but have stalled this week. I'm getting rid of any that are over 2 years old that I haven't made anything from. Helenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963972925920465515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-82617389953822673612016-03-15T20:29:12.008+00:002016-03-15T20:29:12.008+00:00That's a good idea. I never thought of that, a...That's a good idea. I never thought of that, although my father-in-law did donate something from the second world war he received from his uncle to a museum. Worth thinking about.<br /><br />Joan (Wales)<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-50491994266508234612016-03-15T19:46:29.250+00:002016-03-15T19:46:29.250+00:00Burt Lancaster, Roy Rogers, oh they bring back a f...Burt Lancaster, Roy Rogers, oh they bring back a few memories of going to the Cinema in days gone by.<br />As for throwing out stuff, yes I find it easy, all bar my craft stuff, I can't part with any of that.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-85090468897637331662016-03-15T18:35:40.227+00:002016-03-15T18:35:40.227+00:00I found I had too much furniture. Every corner do...I found I had too much furniture. Every corner does not have to be filled. I had a loveseat and a sofa, so I got rid of the loveseat and some odd tables and the living room looks so much better. I rarely have company and how many places can one sit at once anyway? Clothing I get rid of twice a year, if I have not worn it out it goes. I have also reduced glasses, plates, bowls, utensils, etc. to only the ones I use on a regular basis. It is so much easier to clean and keep things organized when you do not have too much. I hope to downsize from my large house to a small 2-bedroom condo in a few years. LANAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946005009680968861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-12466779971018159602016-03-15T17:33:11.720+00:002016-03-15T17:33:11.720+00:00One suggestion I've seen is just to keep photo...One suggestion I've seen is just to keep photos of sentimental items, it's the thought rather than the actual thing that matters. Another aspect as we all get older is to think about what will happen when we are no longer here - unless an item is to be left to someone it is likely to just go into a skip - better to arrange disposal of items now so you know what happens to them instead of some house clearance company doing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-31973238321557447592016-03-15T16:22:04.807+00:002016-03-15T16:22:04.807+00:00A doll hospital is a great idea, or another projec...A doll hospital is a great idea, or another project for creative and nimble fingered Ilona! I wonder if you could do a head transplant and make her a new, simple linen body? JanFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-40720444591348054042016-03-15T16:19:41.105+00:002016-03-15T16:19:41.105+00:00Could you donate some of this to suitable museums....Could you donate some of this to suitable museums. That way you would feel good at not chucking them out and more people could get to see them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52877783062143983572016-03-15T11:53:02.674+00:002016-03-15T11:53:02.674+00:00I read once that the way to sort out what to keep ...I read once that the way to sort out what to keep was to askyourself how you felt when you saw each item. If it made you feel sad or guilty get rid of it. I find this very helpful advice when I am trying to decide what to part with.<br />Your doll brought back memories. I had one with the same head and a solid body and parted with her a few years ago. Every so often (like now, reading your post) I wish I hadn't but she just lived in a drawer. I hope someone treasures her now. SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86389567399454714822016-03-15T10:29:03.587+00:002016-03-15T10:29:03.587+00:00We are hoping to downsize in about 2 years time an...We are hoping to downsize in about 2 years time and I am gradually decluttering. We have lived in our house for 22 years and I periodically do a 'let's pretend we are moving' declutter but in reality just means I move things about the house. However, this time I have to be a bit more ruthless. I found a box of our engagement and weddings cards, as well as my 21st birthday cards, which my husband kindly reminded me I had celebrated 2 more times since then. They have all gone, although I was a bit sad about the birthday cards as they were a reminder of old neighbours, workmates etc. However, my dolls are staying! I wish I hadn't hung on to them but couldn't bear to part with them, when I was younger. I tell my daughters that they will be antiques in the not too distant future. One of mine, Maureen, has the same head as Amanda although Maureen's body is solid like her head. I also have the dolls clothes knitted and sewn by my mum and grandmother. Generally, I find decluttering quite cathartic.<br />FrancesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-3133389506198224102016-03-15T09:42:55.076+00:002016-03-15T09:42:55.076+00:00I am on a massive clearing out streak at the momen...I am on a massive clearing out streak at the moment. To (sort of) paraphrase William Morris - if it isn't useful, beautiful or has sentimental value it's going. If there are any items that mean a lot to you and cannot be replaced then of course they must stay - your dad's books look great. Right now though even my family know not to sit around too long in one place ;) Vicky from BrumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-12093355303068117152016-03-15T07:32:57.637+00:002016-03-15T07:32:57.637+00:00Perhaps you could make some new arms and legs for ...Perhaps you could make some new arms and legs for Amanda? You are so creative and of course you can't throw her out. So sweet. I have my father's two beloved stuffed animals, a bear and a rabbit - both stuffed with straw. They will stay forever. I keep going over cupboards again and again to try to downsize just a little more. Filled a sack with old clothes last week, and went back and dug in it the day after as I had had an idea for a couple of items. Not easy :). Have a nice tuesday, PamWinkel's Crazy Ideashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17934679165455175289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-8115985378895815692016-03-15T06:36:39.997+00:002016-03-15T06:36:39.997+00:00Your little dolly is beautiful. Lainey Gee. Your little dolly is beautiful. Lainey Gee. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88660684897321118662016-03-15T04:08:10.593+00:002016-03-15T04:08:10.593+00:00Love decluttering! Did Louis' wardrobe yesterd...Love decluttering! Did Louis' wardrobe yesterday - as therapy! Yielded,two bags for the charity shop. He needs more socks though! xlovelygreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864666054403517265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-19583593552413652152016-03-15T02:42:34.639+00:002016-03-15T02:42:34.639+00:00Definitely don't declutter your sentimental it...Definitely don't declutter your sentimental items. They are precious. I am VERY sentimental about family items myself.<br /><br />I do have difficulty decluttering even mundane items, but I constantly try to go through my closets and cupboards. When I clear away even a few things it makes me feel good. Once I set aside items to donate, I try to get them out of the house as fast as possible.Barbara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06438114347870523265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-28537152541742403602016-03-15T02:40:36.505+00:002016-03-15T02:40:36.505+00:00From Margie in Toronto - I still have the first do...From Margie in Toronto - I still have the first doll that I received after we came to Canada - I'd had to leave most of my toys in Scotland when we emigrated and its probably one of the last things I'd ever give away.<br />I've been doing a lot of decluttering this past year - I'm not a hoarder and keep things pretty neat but there is always more to get rid of. I keep saying that I'm going to move to an even smaller apt. just to make myself get rid of even more things. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24731371699367584192016-03-15T02:22:26.640+00:002016-03-15T02:22:26.640+00:00Hold on to the things that fill your heart with th...Hold on to the things that fill your heart with the sweetest memories...Other stuff you can chuck out. :) Make that dolly a little body suit to keep her all stuffed inside. The Blue Danube is one of my favorites. My dad had a little transistor and I still remember him listening to the baseball games during the summer. I miss that. Jake's a Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401847481371419598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87793209938824278982016-03-15T00:13:20.479+00:002016-03-15T00:13:20.479+00:00A hard job...I decide if I enjoy something or it h...A hard job...I decide if I enjoy something or it holds memories or if it is still useful...the rest goes. Best of luck.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-51587784034727707882016-03-14T23:51:53.642+00:002016-03-14T23:51:53.642+00:00I would keep the items you have pictured. They hol...I would keep the items you have pictured. They hold too many memories to let go.<br />I downsized 3 years ago from a 4 bedroomed house to a 2 bed flat. I had to be ruthless and sold most of my stuff at carboot sales then treated myself to a few holidays on the proceeds!<br />Since moving I have become less bothered with things, and my flat is very un-cluttered. I love it!<br />I read somewhere that if you buy/bring an item into your house, you should take 10 items out, to either sell or give away. If I did that I would have an empty house!! :)))funbrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059492366199397517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-5204910143655155432016-03-14T22:35:05.201+00:002016-03-14T22:35:05.201+00:00I would keep all those lovely memories, Ilona. T...I would keep all those lovely memories, Ilona. These things are very precious. <br />Just did a quick check on EBay, also a website www.abebooks.co.uk and you would be surprised at the prices for the Mickey Mouse book, especially on the abebooks site....just as a matter of interest. I would still hang on to them though, you cannot put a price on keepsakes like this in my opinion. Amanda is just so precious. I still have one of my dolls, she is now about 65 years old, I could never part with her.<br />xValnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-6417459148719871662016-03-14T22:20:17.132+00:002016-03-14T22:20:17.132+00:00I always keep things far too long. My Other Half a...I always keep things far too long. My Other Half always likes to be clearing things out and then he wonders why he has 'nothing to wear'!!! But of course those wonderful items you are keeping are part of your heritage and bring you back some wonderful memories. Hang on to them. They are to be kept for ever. Ann xforeveryounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002606904293192832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-58155861318549353472016-03-14T22:12:17.601+00:002016-03-14T22:12:17.601+00:00Take your baby doll to a doll maker (we call them ...Take your baby doll to a doll maker (we call them doll hospitals in the US) and have them make a new body for your doll. Or you can take classes to make her a new body and sometimes they will sell body patterns and you can make your own. I rebuilt my Tiny Tears doll when her rubber body fell apart. I also have my teddy bear from my first Christmas. It's 63 years old. <br /><br />I'm with everyone else don't get rid of sentimental things if you don't have too. Dump the raggedy clothes. For me, I don't pick up 'new' clothing if what I have is wearable. I also started going through everything and either fixing broken stuff or tossing it, if I can't repair it. That's felt pretty good.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06530748998376076224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88065370033307057472016-03-14T21:58:14.532+00:002016-03-14T21:58:14.532+00:00If it's something you're not going to miss...If it's something you're not going to miss get rid of it. Are you honestly going to miss holey socks and worn out sweatshirts? There's a difference in keeping things for sentimental reasons and being a hoarder of rubbish. Phyllisnoreply@blogger.com