tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post2720556085256490206..comments2023-04-06T10:35:16.802-04:00Comments on The Beautiful Matters: More declutteringDeborah Montgomeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-86986719542106619772018-03-08T14:53:54.269-05:002018-03-08T14:53:54.269-05:00Oh honey... I'm going through the same thing! ...Oh honey... I'm going through the same thing! I still have a small mountain of stuff in what is now the guest bedroom and what am I doing? Sitting in front of the computer watching you do it lol<br /><br />better get to work...<br />xo,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-6117112959793298782018-02-23T11:50:33.716-05:002018-02-23T11:50:33.716-05:00Hello there, your dining room looks so beautiful! ...Hello there, your dining room looks so beautiful! I love your table set and the chandelier! You must be so happy and l hope you enjoy it very much.<br />Good luck with everything you are organizing in your house.<br />Julie xoJulie's Creative Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356593535311926517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-35758045895766639362018-02-21T09:39:27.374-05:002018-02-21T09:39:27.374-05:00Good morning, sweet friend! What a joy it was visi...Good morning, sweet friend! What a joy it was visiting with you and oh, you've been a busy little bee! Like Kitty said, I applaud you for tackling this undertaking {{smiles}}<br /><br />Enjoy the process, my friend! Thinking of you and sending love and hugs your way!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-32803065518147744292018-02-20T22:13:57.334-05:002018-02-20T22:13:57.334-05:00Your future grandchildren will love the dolls that...Your future grandchildren will love the dolls that you keep, & as they grow older they will be so grateful that those dolls were kept for them. I too, am clearing out. Yet again. An ongoing process. I find it exhausting but sometimes we do just have to be ruthlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-36742320219470439792018-02-19T01:15:26.953-05:002018-02-19T01:15:26.953-05:00Good for you - Bravo! By the way - what a lovely b...Good for you - Bravo! By the way - what a lovely basement space - I can see how you would be inclined to fill it! Good de-cluttering and cleaning out my friend!Carrie @ Cottage Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722924566006835290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-31092491310581282572018-02-17T20:02:28.380-05:002018-02-17T20:02:28.380-05:00Dearest Deborah,
Oh my, that is indeed almost over...Dearest Deborah,<br />Oh my, that is indeed almost overwhelming!<br />Well, I must say that aside from all the heart break and all emotions involved, moving across the Ocean trice, does make you get rid of things as it is all calculate per cubic meter for transporting your belongings so you MUST sort out what can go and what not. We gave away a lot every time and that way you can oversee what you got. BUT after 14 years living here, when Pieter started to build our Rose Suite downstairs, we had to sort out again and downsize. Even now I want to do it again as so many jobs Pieter never again can do so lots of things are useless...<br />Guess it is an ongoing battle and in general yes we do accumulate tons of things. Oh, we did take lots of things in our suitcases to Indonesia over the 3 years that we worked and lived there, clothes or things to give away. A great purpose and it helped.<br />No doubt you are proud of your new dining room setting and you have to enjoy it.<br />Sending you hugs for a happy Sunday!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-87405254112169762402018-02-17T16:04:20.605-05:002018-02-17T16:04:20.605-05:00As soon as I noticed the toys in the garage my fir...As soon as I noticed the toys in the garage my first thought was save them for the grandkids :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-8928044935639726582018-02-17T15:44:04.779-05:002018-02-17T15:44:04.779-05:00I am so aware these days of a time coming down the...I am so aware these days of a time coming down the road when we shall downsize or want to be free of those items we no longer need or want. Whether we stay here or move elsewhere... I really do want to live with my house in order. In every way.<br /><br />I wish you grace as you continue the sorting and deciding... <br />Brenda xoxBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-5924605459754447582018-02-15T09:05:44.939-05:002018-02-15T09:05:44.939-05:00Yes Deborah, we all accumulate so much stuff, and ...Yes Deborah, we all accumulate so much stuff, and really, it's just stuff! I applaud you for tackling this undertaking. <br />Your dining room table, chairs ,and chandelier are all beautiful! I think a tray with those pretty things you mentioned will look lovely, and you could change it out easily for the seasons. <br />Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day, and took a break from all that decluttering. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-19112096814296106892018-02-14T20:44:54.142-05:002018-02-14T20:44:54.142-05:00My, but you've been a busy girl! No need to be...My, but you've been a busy girl! No need to be embarrassed...we all have things like this in our homes. I admire your ambition and the ability to part with so many things. I have not gotten there yet but the closer it comes time to us moving, I know I will need to purge more and more. It must feel almost like you have a brand new home....and that dining room is going o be so gorgeous! I can't wait to see it all completed! I hope you have enjoyed your Valentine's Day! HUGS!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-82669034400313644952018-02-14T20:28:55.829-05:002018-02-14T20:28:55.829-05:00Purging is good, but sometimes we toss things we s...Purging is good, but sometimes we toss things we should keep. My mom is notorious for throwing out things that my sisters and I want to keep as family mementos. Recently, my sister, Cindy, retrieved an oil painting from the trash bin. It was a painting our mom did of one of our great uncles years ago. It was a great painting and my mom just tossed it. She's not too sentimental. I suggest you keep those dolls. Your grandchildren will appreciate having them when they get older. Especially if they're handmade. Even if they're not, the dolls have a history in your family, yes? :-) Linda Shukrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05652074577920478854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-22953943904992082242018-02-13T07:27:23.747-05:002018-02-13T07:27:23.747-05:00Smart lady! And yes, my basement looks like that, ...Smart lady! And yes, my basement looks like that, and it's all MY doing. My husband never was an accumulator, never will be. Although we balance each other, I have to push myself to purge. I think the bright pink on the lovely new DR table will be the perfect pop of color!Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-18508040472119259662018-02-13T06:56:58.863-05:002018-02-13T06:56:58.863-05:00I know how you feel, downsizing to move here was a...I know how you feel, downsizing to move here was a nightmare. I do admit, it was all worth it in the end. Loved the new dining furniture.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-21470970679963474592018-02-13T06:52:57.728-05:002018-02-13T06:52:57.728-05:00We are purging around here, also. Some things are ...We are purging around here, also. Some things are harder to let go than others, but in the end, it's all worth it!<br />The feeling of an airy, ligter home, with only the things we need and love...<br />Keep up the good work and have a wonderful week!<br />:)Paula Alexandra Santoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010457703989545204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-25101093068770632172018-02-13T00:34:52.659-05:002018-02-13T00:34:52.659-05:00Your dining room looks so fresh and pared down. I&...Your dining room looks so fresh and pared down. I'm sure you love it. We moved 21 times in the first 25 years of marriage and I got used to throwing things out. Now that we've been in this house for so many years, things do pile up, but I try to keep on top of things.<br />Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-9557580203492710792018-02-12T21:32:40.263-05:002018-02-12T21:32:40.263-05:00So many thoughts - we are where you are, but a sma...So many thoughts - we are where you are, but a smaller house, and much less stuff. We moved so often (and moved back in with my folks 4 times) so we had to get rid of so much stuff all those times. It helps to move often. We don't have a basement (we are only a few feet above sea level). I'm glad we don't have any places to put stuff ... in the house. The barn is a different matter, haha! But it's all JUNK, and ready for a burn pile. Your dining room is fabulous! My, those chairs look so very comfy. Enjoy!M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-45560161187607849862018-02-12T19:34:48.302-05:002018-02-12T19:34:48.302-05:00Your purging is inspiring me to do some declutteri...Your purging is inspiring me to do some decluttering this upcoming long weekend. I move out to my first place 7 years ago and it's scary how much stuff I've accumulated already. Your dining room looks fabulous!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-52060353175843991482018-02-12T19:32:43.846-05:002018-02-12T19:32:43.846-05:00P. S. you have the Most Interesting blogs to visit...P. S. you have the Most Interesting blogs to visit on your sidebar!Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-85958916936114602272018-02-12T19:28:43.329-05:002018-02-12T19:28:43.329-05:00I think de-cluttering is an ongoing process; at le...I think de-cluttering is an ongoing process; at least it is here. I've helped settle 3 people's houses with furniture and kitchen goods. The process continues at the new farm...my new friend, Rebekah, is over the moon happy with the pottery and Stieff pewter I gave her. So am I actually. She loves it and I love it being at her house.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-41558339222634754432018-02-12T19:12:01.057-05:002018-02-12T19:12:01.057-05:00I'm convinced that whatever space we have, we ...I'm convinced that whatever space we have, we fill. I cleaned out big time when we moved to our new home 2 1/2 years ago but probably didn't get rid of near enough. Happy Valentine's!!!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-23091341548684481202018-02-12T18:24:40.672-05:002018-02-12T18:24:40.672-05:00I like that expression "living lighter."...I like that expression "living lighter." I guess I should be glad we don't have basements here in the south--I can imagine ours would be filled. I see some familiar stuff! I do hope you enjoy reading some of those letters before you let them go! Your dining room looks wonderful!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-21757506098080940602018-02-12T14:20:27.113-05:002018-02-12T14:20:27.113-05:00Thinking about downsizing even though you don'...Thinking about downsizing even though you don't plan on it soon is good motivation.<br />Blessings from Harvest Lane Cottage,<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092223141967556234.post-20617769916854119072018-02-12T13:14:49.469-05:002018-02-12T13:14:49.469-05:00I feel your pain, we downsized a couple years ago....I feel your pain, we downsized a couple years ago. I am still donating and have some boxes sitting around I need to go through. I love your Chandelier, and those chairs!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029808502731853372noreply@blogger.com