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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Oct 24 2009 : 6:06:30 PM
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When I did my 2 massive purges, it was  that I had never really had anything of beauty or style in my house. I now try to make each thing special. For instance, I am getting my absolute favorite pics blow up, in black and white, to hang on the wall. Make a simple but beautiful statement. Also, color..I love deep caribbean colors with a touch of white or black to set it off. Also, unifying a pattern in all the rooms keep the space flowing and open. This really keeps the clutter down as the color enhances what I do have. I find it is easy to cozy up a place just by having the right lighting, whether a new chandelier, lamp or even candles. Also, getting as much as I can off vertical surfaces over the years means more space in a small area and less visual clutter.
Heather
"Hitch your wagon to a star"
http://somewheredownintexas-heather.blogspot.com |
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NancyM
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Nancy
Fall City
WA
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Posted - Oct 26 2009 : 1:23:48 PM
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Good for you-I am starting the same process. We really need to have a garage sale but I don't think many people will show up out here in the boonies. I guess I'll have to talk one of my less rural friends into hosting. I think it really does make you feel better when you have less junk around. Now if I could only convince the hubby....
Nancy
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
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MI
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Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 01:40:56 AM
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| I really want to purge in a big way. I am so tired of all the clutter. My hubby thinks I should garage sale it all but we are out in the boonies too and I don't know that it's worth the effort. When we moved in this new house...I said I wouldn't let it get like the other one, but here I am, feeling overwhelmed again. |
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JoyIowa
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Joy
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Posted - Oct 29 2009 : 05:59:47 AM
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Check with whoever does your taxes about the value of garage saling vs. donating it to a charity, getting a receipt, and writing it off. My acc't says that if you itemize, there is a good chance that selling things at a garage sale will actually cost you money in the long run. This is especially true of clothes. You get to take a certain amount (maybe a dollar or two???) for every piece you donate. (even the ugly orange and brown plaid hubby's shirt he has had since high school 25 years ago!) Same is true for everything!
Check it out. We donated nearly $1500 dollars worth of stuff, and the tax savings was nearly $500!!!!! I've never sold that much at a garage sale!
GET A RECEIPT!
Joy
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Originally posted by StarMeadow
I really want to purge in a big way. I am so tired of all the clutter. My hubby thinks I should garage sale it all but we are out in the boonies too and I don't know that it's worth the effort. When we moved in this new house...I said I wouldn't let it get like the other one, but here I am, feeling overwhelmed again.
If it's not illegal, unsafe, or immoral, why not try anything once? Who knows? You may come back for a second helping! |
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
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MI
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Posted - Oct 30 2009 : 09:49:13 AM
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| That's a good idea. I've donated before to goodwill and whatnot and never thought to get a receipt for it. We do itemize because of hubby's job. Interesting. Thanks for the tip! |
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