tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post7473168780785441031..comments2024-01-15T12:17:49.418+02:00Comments on Midlife Singlemum: Downsizing And DeclutteringRachel Selbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-53147449977588351822013-06-14T18:25:52.257+03:002013-06-14T18:25:52.257+03:00I know and what if guests descend and you want the...I know and what if guests descend and you want them to be able to borrow towels to take to the beach as well as have enough for the bathroom, etc... I like the idea of using them for rags though. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-90235334670570480082013-06-10T08:53:57.573+03:002013-06-10T08:53:57.573+03:00Wow, 3 spare bedrooms in your house is very expens...Wow, 3 spare bedrooms in your house is very expensive storage for clutter. Go for it Becky. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-49628628636966804752013-06-10T08:52:46.024+03:002013-06-10T08:52:46.024+03:00That's terrible to lose everything in a fire -...That's terrible to lose everything in a fire - especially photos. I am being RUTHLESS because less stuff does feel so much better, you're right. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-8490086841653379542013-06-10T00:19:50.783+03:002013-06-10T00:19:50.783+03:00good luck I went from 6 bed to 3 bed and we so nee...good luck I went from 6 bed to 3 bed and we so need to declutter...Lakes Single Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908716535401796186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-17961865528841535582013-06-09T23:46:17.899+03:002013-06-09T23:46:17.899+03:00Oh gosh what a huge job!
I imagine the capsule wa...Oh gosh what a huge job! <br />I imagine the capsule wardrobe is high end designer - somehow that type of clothing lends itself to capsule in a way the sort of clothes you and I wear don't.<br />Having emptied one house, stored almost everything I owned except clothes and then lost the lot in a fire- I surprised myself how little I missed (books/photos). <br />We all own too much clutter. I built up clutter and then decluttered again for my last move. <br />BE RUTHLESS! you will feel better for it! helloitsgemmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-55604556574887754072013-06-09T18:31:41.818+03:002013-06-09T18:31:41.818+03:00I know how it is with sheets & towels. I don&...I know how it is with sheets & towels. I don't feel attached to old sheets, but I hesitate to throw out old towels; they're so useful for wiping up spills. They do take up a lot of space, though.tesyaanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-58548343354309724942013-06-08T19:04:43.187+03:002013-06-08T19:04:43.187+03:00I totally agree about surplus furniture - I'd ...I totally agree about surplus furniture - I'd much rather have a feeling of space. That's why I said it's not about storage. I have hooks on the back of all bedroom doors but I don't want every bit of wall space filled with shelves. Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-70474571283478673322013-06-08T19:01:57.948+03:002013-06-08T19:01:57.948+03:00The wardrobe only arrived on Wednesday about 4 hou...The wardrobe only arrived on Wednesday about 4 hours after I'd broken my toe. So it could take a while. Who are you, Anonymous? Rachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-13871491069935189632013-06-08T18:34:30.601+03:002013-06-08T18:34:30.601+03:00It sounds perfect on paper, but when are you actua...It sounds perfect on paper, but when are you actually going to get round to doing it!! I can relate to the toiletries too! Having three females in the household, my husband gets to use all the left overs!! And he always smells nice lol. Happy moving X Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692517788030253147.post-1907795776886225742013-06-08T15:41:11.604+03:002013-06-08T15:41:11.604+03:00Everything has a place and everything goes back to...Everything has a place and everything goes back to its place .If you haven't worn it in a year then you most likely won't wear it this year.<br />Shoes, keep in their boxes as they are easier to store like that .<br />Decluttering includes furniture .If it's a pointless piece ,chuck it!!!<br />As for towels and sheets ;sheets 2 of each for the pair of you ,winter and summer .A couple of spare for guests ....maybe .<br />Towels get crappy so chuck 'em .<br />I am proud to say that although I live in a not small flat with 4-5 other people (depending on who is about ) ,I actually have empty shelves and I love it.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13516058242718025973noreply@blogger.com