I've had a busy couple of days sorting out items to go to the scout's jumble sale and it's all bagged up in the hall ready for collection this evening. Of course, there are people who make a career of de-cluttering other people's homes and they charge a lot for it too but I managed on my own so it cost me nothing.
The problem now is the whole place will need a good spring clean because with the sunshine that we've had today every single cobweb, no matter how small, is even more visible and exaggerated. I'm not sure if it is because there are less things in every room or if it's the angle that the sun comes through the window at this time of year. Anyway, I will have to get stuck into some serious spring cleaning.
Now that I have removed a lot of the ornaments and vases etc. I have made myself a promise that I will not buy anything in the future unless it is something that has a use and is not purely for decorative purposes. If I aim for the minimalist look, as long as my home is comfortable and inviting, I will spend less time on chores and more time doing what I want to do, or sometimes, nothing at all!
The next job will be tackling the garden because there is quite a bit to be done out there. The garden will be done on dry, sunny days and the spring cleaning will be done on cloudy or wet days so by Easter, everything should be finished and I will have a lot more time to write.
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