We've spent the last year, going through lots and lots and lots of stuff.
As in-- everything we own. Every box, every corner of the house, every closet-- every THING!
We had several garage sales. And I couldn't even count how many trips we took to donate stuff to charity. And I gave stuff away to friends as well. I thought I was done, but then I would find more. I was brave and even got rid of some things that I didn't know if I could part with. Don't get me wrong- I did save super special things. But I am sentimental and tend to want to save everything.
And I can say I have not regretted anything I got rid of. It was quite liberating.
In all of my perging, I did find this treasure I forgot I had. My grandmother was an amazing artist and she had her own porcelian doll studio she ran from our home. She made this plate, and on the back is etched her name "Rita 1977".
I love it and it reminds me of her. Especially since it is so cheery.
I decided to make a cake stand out of it. Didn't it turn out so cute and sweet?
I feel attached because it reminds me of her. But at the same time, I know that all will be well and life will march on if I don't keep it, so for that reason I feel completely unattached to it.
So I still don't know, do I keep it or not? I think I am still somewhat attached if I can't decide...But there were a few things I got rid of that I couldn't decide on before, and I am just fine with the decision I made to get rid of those things.
Oh bother... I don't think I am any closer to a decision even after writing all of this down!
Wouldn't this look cute in a boutique... no I like it on my counter....
This picture would look great in my Etsy shop.... no I could put candy on this for when my kids get home from school.....
This would be perfect at a wedding.... no this reminds me of Grandma....
This would be the perfect gift for someone to purchase from me and give to someone special... no wouldn't my Aunt just love this, I could send it to her for Christmas?!
And so goes my thought process. Am I alone out there or does anyone else go through this?
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