Posted by Snoozy on June 5, 2003, at 23:34:06
In reply to Gearing up for the single life, posted by whiterabbit on June 5, 2003, at 21:45:22
I can relate to that feeling! When I was growing up, we moved very frequently, which forces you to get rid of a lot of stuff. I've been in my present place for several years, and for some reason have embarked upon a campaign of clearing stuff out. I look in the closets and just marvel at all the crap that accumulates. It makes me never want to buy anything again!
My core problem is this: I'm an obsessive compulsive minimalist. I'm not obsessive about the minimalism - I tend to hoard stuff, but I like a minimalist look. So you see the problem!
I find an element of fun in re/decorating, I hope you can enjoy this endeavour at least somewhat.
For a couple of years, I've had this idea of instructing young (or any age) people setting up their first place, on what's good and actually works, or just looks good. So far, rule #1 is: wicker. Really think about what it would be like to dust that piece before you buy it. Rule #2 is: think about what it would be like to dust every piece you're considering buying! Rule #3 is: consider what it would be like to move the item to a new place. Rule #4: think about storage - you'll need more of it. I think I've got some other ones, but can't remember at the moment.
The only thing I haven't pared back is my books. In fact, I got another bookcase! I find it's kind of weird to be in a home where there are no books.
Well now I'm rambling. Ask me about feng shui :)
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