Yesterday we had a busy day. We both worked upstairs. Far Guy managed to gather together a garbage bag full of worthless stuff so I added some old computer accessories that I had shoved under my desk up there too many years ago to recall. We went to the transfer station and recycle once and are gathering for another recycle trip...mostly old magazines...Farm and Ranch Living and nearly every issue of Martha Stewart Living.
I filed last years Christmas card photos and letters that I could not part with. I sorted through some of the Shiny Brites and will sell some of them. Three boxes were sold yesterday but that is just a drop in the bucket. The lady was just thrilled!
We made some discoveries...you know things put away so well that you forgot you had them. A sure sign that we are aging.
Far Side
I always feel a sense of relief when I am able to offload a load of possessions, especially when they make someone else happy.
ReplyDeleteWow, you sure are going through things and uncluttering!
ReplyDeleteI did so much of that when we remodeled. I got rid of so much useless stuff then and am slowly working on more.
The stuff in the two sheds will have to wait until hubby is no longer here to keep me from sorting and getting rid of boxes of bolts and nails ... and whatnot. I imagine I'll sell his pieces and parts of stuff at auction.
You sure are making progress.
Those shiny brites are beautiful!
I have a few Shiny Brites but don't know what will happen to them or the rest of my ornaments when I am gone. I guess they will be dumped. It truly makes me sad to think no one will get the enjoyment out of them the way I did.
ReplyDeleteThose balls seem to be in a vintage packing box...I have 5 in the same boxes...Cool!
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Donna
Yes, a sure sign. But it makes for surprises.
ReplyDeleteIt sure feels good to sort through and get rid of things just sitting around. Glad you were able to sell the Christmas ornaments...I was at Hobby Lobby last night and even at 1/2 price, the Christmas ornaments were still pricey.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ornaments! I can understand the excitement of the buyer.
ReplyDeleteIt's fun finding items that I've forgotten about - unless I discover I now have multiples of items that I need only one of.
It's been several years since I brought my Christmas ornaments upstairs to use. With two naughty cats I don't see a tree anytime in my future. You made someone happy!
ReplyDeleteI like your lights with your blue glass dishes. I've taken a bit from you and started a sort day of my own. Yesterday was the pantry----why oh why did I keep so much stuff in the pantry---tea tins, out dated this and that. What a mess. Then I started on my embroidery. I will give away my kits I will never ever do. Thank you so much for the whole idea of SORT DAY!
ReplyDeleteI could spot a Shiny Brite box anywhere!!!!!! Luv em!!! Hope the ones you sell brighten the new owners' holidays!!!
ReplyDeleteGoodnight Gram
No doubt someone was quite thrilled to buy your Shiny Brights. GM
ReplyDeleteYou are parting with your Shiny Brites? Yes, I guess putting up that special tree was getting to be too much. I am having similar thoughts about all of my decorations. Each year I think might be the last. So far, no.
ReplyDeletePurging always feels so good. It's difficult to get started for me, but once I get into it...well, it's marvelous when it is done. You are making some other people very happy with those Shiny Brites. Winter seems like the right time for sorting and downsizing. :)
ReplyDeleteThose look like some old bulbs, like the ones I had growing up.
ReplyDeleteLove the shiny brites! I just keep getting mine out every year, admiring them and putting them back in the cupboard.
ReplyDeleteShiny Brites are so pretty. They get more popular every year. Our tree is so full of personal oranments. I should get a big glass bowl to put them in.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
To me, you are synonymous with Shiny Brites. I'm glad somebody will be carrying on the tradition.
ReplyDelete"Us" elderlies have lots of surprises in store. We stored stuff years ago and then forgot about them. Now we find them and surprise , surprise.
ReplyDeleteYou two are inspiring to us! My brother lives in NY and they call them transfer stations, too. We call them recycling centers in TN. Do you have any little libraries that people have built and placed around town? There are quite a few here in Cleveland. I have taken old magazines there, too and people take them - - especially if they are recipes or decorating. I am super proud of both of you for what you have accomplished!
ReplyDeleteYou're getting a lot done. Good for you. Those shiny brites are so pretty. Are you heading somewhere for Thanksgiving?
ReplyDeleteNo are you?
DeleteIt’s nice to sell things when you no longer have use for them. Sigrid sold some of her clothes on the Zeta site and made $150. She was thrilled ♥️
ReplyDeleteI know, with my cleaning and clearing that's been going on for a year now, it is like an archeological dig! I come up with things I never knew I had!
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