I started going back through our home this week, beginning with my items in the bedroom – the dresser, the closet, the bedside table, the shelves. I was much more ‘brutal’ this time, keeping enough of each category rather than just letting go of things I no longer like. For example, I like the black pair of Birkenstock suede sandals that are just a little too big, but I already have two other pairs that fit better and just need a good scrub. I also made sure to remove items, like knitting needles, that don’t really belong in the bedroom.

Gone from the space are..

• 5 purses
• 5 pairs of shoes
• 2 pairs of slippers
• 4 pairs of socks
• 4 scarves
• 1 dress
• 5 pairs of pants
• 9 tops
• 3 sets of pajamas
• 3 hoodies
• 2 pairs of sweat pants
• 2 brassiers
• 19 pieces of jewelry
• 24 books and journals
• a set of antique baby clothes
• a set of pottery spice jars
• a mortar and pestle
• 6 wooden spoons
• a sealing wax set
• a cat bed
• spice jar lids
• a set of antique sewing thread spools
• a variety of braces and supports

Rehomed in the house are…

• knitting needles
• umbrella swift
• yarn baller
• electronic cables
• 2 small quilts
• diffuser

I want to get to the point where everything has a home that makes sense. I want to stop needing to rearrange a cupboard or drawer to put an item away.