tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post1746652811374505624..comments2024-03-27T11:51:54.419+00:00Comments on Bugs and Fishes by Lupin: Less 365Bugs and Fisheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973019615558057522noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-46852341938127162212012-01-12T12:08:14.913+00:002012-01-12T12:08:14.913+00:00Thanks for all the comments everyone! I'm thri...Thanks for all the comments everyone! I'm thrilled that this has inspired so many people to try their own decluttering projects (big or small). <br /><br />I often see decluttering mentioned in a sort of "how to have the perfect tidy house" way, connected either to minimilism or housework / spring cleaning... but for me I think it's about editing my "stuff" so what I've got has more meaning and value to it, and so I'm carrying around and storing less random stuff that for one reason or another just isn't relevant or useful any more. <br /><br />SEW - lucky initials indeed, you were obviously destined to be a crafter! it's a great idea to pass on crafty supplies to other crafty folk. I've offered things in the past to people for free as long as they send me the postage - it's great being able to pass long-hoarded supplies on to people who'll use them, instead of having to just throw them away because they're something a bit random that a charity shop would never want.<br /><br />Beth - I'm trying hard to use up supplies, too, and to only buy new ones when I have a specific project in mind for them. Could you find room on a shelf or under the bed or in your wardrobe or something like that to put things you're getting rid of? If you've really got no room, you could perhaps try writing a list of what you want to get rid of, and then use the list as a guide when you then go round picking up things to put in a box/bag for taking to charity/etc?<br /><br />three cats - haha! :)Bugs and Fisheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973019615558057522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-51432868534935922262012-01-05T21:34:10.114+00:002012-01-05T21:34:10.114+00:00That is a great idea, it sounds less painful then ...That is a great idea, it sounds less painful then getting rid of things in one go. Now I will just have to see if I can sneak in some of partners things into the box too....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-67902793843236717132012-01-05T17:36:41.647+00:002012-01-05T17:36:41.647+00:00What a great idea, one piece at a time seems a lot...What a great idea, one piece at a time seems a lot more manageable. I did a bit clear out the other day, some of the stuff is going to friends, others to a charity shop, and I've also signed up to do the next Barbootsale(a young chilled out flea market with beers and djs, if i make money I'm happy, if not it was just a fun day chilling out with friends). My room already feels way better, and I know I've loads more stuff to add to the pile.<br />I blogged about it here..<br /><br />http://www.nicedaydesigns.org/2012/01/some-early-spring-cleaning.htmlnicedaydesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12294500593836144560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-46225109362988932862012-01-05T13:41:55.896+00:002012-01-05T13:41:55.896+00:00I remember reading your post last year and thinkin...I remember reading your post last year and thinking what a good idea, sadly that idea just got lost in my head...! So when you re-posted your new and upgraded 'less 365' version I decided that this year I would join in...so we have started! Thanks for the reminder... excuse me, off to the charity shop to drop off goodies for re-homing. I will link to your post.kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-14799478265292968022012-01-04T12:08:03.083+00:002012-01-04T12:08:03.083+00:00Why not? It's a great challenge!
Happy 2012!!!...Why not? It's a great challenge!<br />Happy 2012!!!homemade@myplacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184903626254666162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-19299535627139549392012-01-03T21:55:55.474+00:002012-01-03T21:55:55.474+00:00Great idea!Great idea!Jos van KloskaCreAtief!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08229868552197793304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-71517648471761607402012-01-03T21:04:23.802+00:002012-01-03T21:04:23.802+00:00What a great idea! I'm always trying to de-clu...What a great idea! I'm always trying to de-clutter our house! I turn 30 this year, so maybe I'll do a get rid of 30 before I'm 30! Thanks for the inspiration! Happy New Year!beautiful square feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16718114608619318612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-72976949273892405162012-01-02T19:20:01.406+00:002012-01-02T19:20:01.406+00:00I love this idea! Not sure I'm up to the full ...I love this idea! Not sure I'm up to the full 365 (or 366!) but definitely need to declutter. I realised whenvi blitzed for Christmas just how many things that we really didn't need and nobody cared about anymore had collected around the house in various nooks and crannies! My photography monthly challenge finished in December, so looking for something new. Will link back if I do something!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234884547222903579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-22932036538198545462012-01-02T15:49:25.394+00:002012-01-02T15:49:25.394+00:00Great idea. I just might give it a try.Great idea. I just might give it a try.Fionahttp://www.tizduster.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-88318208655600680852012-01-02T12:32:00.894+00:002012-01-02T12:32:00.894+00:00What a wonderful challenge! Teaches you a lot abou...What a wonderful challenge! Teaches you a lot about what things really matter! Happy 2012. :-)Lissa (Bellenza)http://www.bellenza.com/wedding-ideas/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-3225246392161805302012-01-02T11:39:46.720+00:002012-01-02T11:39:46.720+00:00What a great idea - so glad you achieved your 365...What a great idea - so glad you achieved your 365! Ali xAlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04786735815963817880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-54956421885641838052012-01-02T02:59:35.923+00:002012-01-02T02:59:35.923+00:00I really like this idea! I think I may have to try...I really like this idea! I think I may have to try it. I have recently been going through some of my things because I am rapidly running out of space for the things I have.<br />One thing I resolved recently was to not buy anymore scrapbooking materials until I used up what I already had. I also resolved not to buy any more fabric until I had used some of my stash by completing some projects that I've planned for a long time.<br /><br />The only problem I have is that I don't have any room in my room to put a box for the things I'm giving away.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319783522813289404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-33687896801208371902012-01-01T22:58:58.425+00:002012-01-01T22:58:58.425+00:00This is my first comment on your blog as I have ju...This is my first comment on your blog as I have just bought your book and only today made your lovely owl from your tutorial -for a friend who loves these creatures.However, I know exactly what you mean about 'stuff'and have recently parcelled up yarn & needles (mostly from magazines)& offered them to a local forum from where they were snapped up within minutes. Your idea is one of the best new year resolutions I can think of and I'm so glad I found you. I'll sign off as 'SEW' because they really are my initials (both my maiden and married name)- how lucky is that?sewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-13079342749323570212012-01-01T21:43:42.810+00:002012-01-01T21:43:42.810+00:00That is brilliant and so doable! I to love "m...That is brilliant and so doable! I to love "my things" but so much of it is not used, loved or appreciated it really does need to go. I like to think of another person enjoying my things and treasuring them. You have inspired me to do some "regular" probably not "daily" decluttering. Have a fabulous New Year.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13040556032571164434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-79856714530634312852012-01-01T20:27:18.427+00:002012-01-01T20:27:18.427+00:00Love itLove itEllieboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16853552593617129693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-92201335000777522732012-01-01T15:41:05.281+00:002012-01-01T15:41:05.281+00:00I am definitely going to do this! Have set it as a...I am definitely going to do this! Have set it as a new years resolution, however realised this year it'll be 366 things! I have linked to you in my blog :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-36446055136267916112012-01-01T15:34:50.694+00:002012-01-01T15:34:50.694+00:00What a great idea. Having moved back into a flat-s...What a great idea. Having moved back into a flat-share I could definitely do with more space.Michellehttp://www.iripple.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-46866811967920590682012-01-01T15:12:37.623+00:002012-01-01T15:12:37.623+00:00What a brilliant idea. I have too much stuff. I...What a brilliant idea. I have too much stuff. I'm going to designate a box and get started! xJust me, Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863490605328463689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-11111605426229918832012-01-01T13:59:46.164+00:002012-01-01T13:59:46.164+00:00What a fantastic idea. I think I'll give it a ...What a fantastic idea. I think I'll give it a try. I'll take photos and blog about it (if that's OK) and I'll lik back to your blog each time. Let's ee how long I can keep it up. Happy New Year. Lynne xLynne Rowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535907797323715232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-75128376489829540792012-01-01T13:45:19.329+00:002012-01-01T13:45:19.329+00:00such a great idea - something I definitely need to...such a great idea - something I definitely need to do. I think I'll give it a go. I know I've got stuff in my stash that the Brownies could use....VPlumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480543091103002226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-8695900751342731632012-01-01T13:41:56.300+00:002012-01-01T13:41:56.300+00:00I am also not a minimalist, and love a home full o...I am also not a minimalist, and love a home full of colour, sentimental treasures and a special thrifty find, but you are so right. We all have things that we no longer use, your example of the CD that is no longer listened to is a good one. I love this challenge. Great post, so provocative. Happy New Year!KJ@letsgoflyakitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352396561372812652noreply@blogger.com