tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post3941170202094306009..comments2023-09-29T18:37:14.377+10:00Comments on Eight Acres: Minimalism, decluttering and moving houseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-24653586236864949032017-04-23T14:50:48.364+10:002017-04-23T14:50:48.364+10:00We are total minimalists, one of the biggest thing...We are total minimalists, one of the biggest things many other mums who come to our house notice is that my kids don't have heaps and heaps of toys. Of course we have some but they are kept to the basics and if the shelves start to overflow it is time to giveaway or donate. Everything else in our house is basic, the kitchen our linen cupboard. I did a clean out just the other day I had over 30 pillowcases! What on earth for? I only have a total of 8 pillows in the house. Crazy isn't it how things can just pile up.Lizzie | Wholehearted Life Coachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07818709030095737742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-16739616805337301802017-04-15T12:08:31.793+10:002017-04-15T12:08:31.793+10:00Liz as I read your post I kept thinking ditto and ...Liz as I read your post I kept thinking ditto and ditto and ditto. We have just 'downsized' to the one home instead of two (though I have yet to blog about that), and because of having two homes we had two of everything. We managed to give some of our excess furniture away to our town neighbours and the rest of the surplus gear went to the Salvos. Some of it was really good furniture e.g. leather lounges, but one can't keep everything. Our home in the country is small, (read tiny) and we are surrounded by boxes with no end in sight as yet to the unpacking and re-organising. I have done what you wrote about regarding clothes. I have kept out a minimal wardrobe and packed the rest away for when my current wardrobe becomes shabby. Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322236537807536688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-50643965467209308732017-04-12T11:11:26.821+10:002017-04-12T11:11:26.821+10:00You have reminded me Liz, to get back into my orga...You have reminded me Liz, to get back into my organizing. I have been sidetracked by outdoors projects (now the heatwave and rain has gone) and finishing a large quilt for an approaching birthday present. I hope to resume those room declutters afterwards. I look forward to reading the post about the day you have officially finished moving.Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-45533888490871629022017-04-11T13:00:15.753+10:002017-04-11T13:00:15.753+10:00So exciting you are nearly ready to move in! Yep,...So exciting you are nearly ready to move in! Yep, we love de-cluttering. I dont like cleaning all that much and the less clutter, the less time it takes. :) I also feel calm in a clear calm space. Though we are cramped at the moment in two bedrooms. Once our extension is done it will feel far more spacious. :)<br /><br />xxEmma Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500696381837942950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-57700066606422028862017-04-11T07:21:46.267+10:002017-04-11T07:21:46.267+10:00How exciting to be on the cusp of moving in to you...<br />How exciting to be on the cusp of moving in to your new home, a good chance to really go through all that stuff that's piled up and to really consider what you are going to take with you. It's funny how stuff can kind of settle into particular areas of a home. I started subtracting stuff a little while ago and I'm still going through things one drawer or box at a time. I really like the cleaner spaces and surfaces that are opening up. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-34685579901791450012017-04-10T20:17:09.003+10:002017-04-10T20:17:09.003+10:00Liz, how I would love to declutter but I am marrie...Liz, how I would love to declutter but I am married to a hoarder. Sigh! We have never shifted in nearly 40 years which is half the problem. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9027191706980748713.post-85916959110761607962017-04-10T18:35:09.318+10:002017-04-10T18:35:09.318+10:00I live in a minimalist, clutter-free, open-plan ho...I live in a minimalist, clutter-free, open-plan home, but clutter helps me to focus, so my office is clutter central! I love the difference between the two environments. I wouldn't want to live with clutter; I don't like working without it. Good luck with your move! Wishing you happiness in your new clutter-free home.Sarah Shoesmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410745860215082568noreply@blogger.com