tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post6977072092255212783..comments2024-03-27T11:51:54.419+00:00Comments on Bugs and Fishes by Lupin: My 100 Things ChallengeBugs and Fisheshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973019615558057522noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-80759932865416013692010-12-09T08:39:21.429+00:002010-12-09T08:39:21.429+00:00Thanks for the comments everyone! It feels a bit w...Thanks for the comments everyone! It feels a bit weird posting about personal projects like this on my crafty blog, so I'm really grateful for the feedback :)<br /><br />Cate - glad you've enjoyed your challenge!<br /><br />Jane - I'm a real hoarder too, I'm really sentimental and I keep stuff for future crafting / random "emergencies" that will never actually happen... I'm trying hard to break those habits, and to keep my "random stuff" more contained :D<br /><br />Kate - yes, I often drool over people's shiny white houses on design blogs but I'd never trade my lovely stuff for that sort of life! Hello/Goodbye sounds like a great system, but I'm not sure I could manage to trade like for like!<br /><br />Jenna - we're really lucky to have a largish flat, which has meant we've developed bad hoarding habits just cos we've got the space for things, we definitely need to clear things out before we can ever move again...<br /><br />monkeemoomoo - I'm gradually converting my boyfriend to the joys of a good clear out - the book departments in our local charity shops have done very well out of him recently :)<br /><br />Rebekah - it is *so* great knowing things are being used. In the past we've also held "free stuff" swap parties with friends and neighbours and it's awesome seeing someone wearing and loving that old necklace / dress / scarf / etc that had been sitting sad and neglected at the back of a cupboardBugs and Fisheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973019615558057522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-42607129446471091052010-12-06T14:29:57.402+00:002010-12-06T14:29:57.402+00:00I've spent a lot of time this year giving away...I've spent a lot of time this year giving away things that we no longer use or want. It feels good to make that space in in the house. I love that you've kept track of all the things you've let go. Isn't it a joy to see friends using and loving things that just sat in a drawer at your house?Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03946043005796746807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-54833545583181859032010-12-06T14:08:12.273+00:002010-12-06T14:08:12.273+00:00Wow, aren't you good! About time I did someth...Wow, aren't you good! About time I did something like that I think!Ellouise88https://www.blogger.com/profile/06151872944239349429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-65086417005482140592010-12-05T20:12:54.072+00:002010-12-05T20:12:54.072+00:00What a good idea. I am always randomly giving thin...What a good idea. I am always randomly giving things away, to anyone who walks through the door. "Do you want this?" But having said that, I am ready for a big declutter again. High on the list my husbands side of the wardrobe. I swear he only wear 10 percent of what is in there. But getting men to declutter is a whole other story!monkeemoomoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00384928241028245857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-88145561704122898962010-12-05T17:20:37.770+00:002010-12-05T17:20:37.770+00:00that's impressive! with our teensy apartment,...that's impressive! with our teensy apartment, we're definitely at the point where if something comes in, something else has to go. it's hard sometimes, but a good policy. i do long for the coming days of storage, though...jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188808082592337851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-49438794348382143002010-12-05T16:05:35.799+00:002010-12-05T16:05:35.799+00:00ACK! How on Earth did I miss your October post??? ...ACK! How on Earth did I miss your October post??? You've got a great idea, there. I especially admire your delineation between donating and decluttering - it's easy to confuse the two. I'm practicing something I'm calling Hello,Goodbye on my blog; whenever I buy something new, something of similar size and function must go. I've got a bit of a backlog (visited my Granny who gave me a lot of vintage family treasures!$, and you've reminded me to post that! Thank you!<br /><br />P.S. As much as I admire minimalists, I'm totally with you. I must've been a magpie in a previous life - shiny, colorful, vintage items make my heart sing!!!Katehttp://www.thisluciddream.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-71986121572313418642010-12-05T15:14:22.574+00:002010-12-05T15:14:22.574+00:00Well done! I am rubbish at decluttering, but your ...Well done! I am rubbish at decluttering, but your method sounds like a good way of doing it. Now if only I can find someone who wants two old coffee sets and half a dozen ratty wool blankets...Johttp://www.islaybower.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-76368228832775759152010-12-05T12:03:23.858+00:002010-12-05T12:03:23.858+00:00Good for you! I am such a hoarder. I am from the s...Good for you! I am such a hoarder. I am from the school of "I am sure that will come in useful one day..." and it's a hard habit to break. Thank you for the inspiration.Janehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/memakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-85879347691142960532010-12-05T11:40:44.289+00:002010-12-05T11:40:44.289+00:00This is such an inspiring thing to do! I love how ...This is such an inspiring thing to do! I love how you have taken the time to consider your belongings as gifts to others rather than just chucking them out.MitziMakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00839667764046714179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-78776370330497654322010-12-05T11:29:51.973+00:002010-12-05T11:29:51.973+00:00Wow that's quite a list!! Congratulations on r...Wow that's quite a list!! Congratulations on reaching #96...do you even have 4 more things to give away??<br />It's a great feeling to set yourself a challenge and then see it through - especially one as worthwhile as this one :-) <br />xxxCate<br /><br />And PS: thanks so much for inspiring my give-away challenge too - it was good fun :-)Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738366255343185057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3402767592335548328.post-85966249247301310182010-12-05T11:24:19.112+00:002010-12-05T11:24:19.112+00:00What a great idea!What a great idea!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112969532121161011noreply@blogger.com