Reuse - Recycle - Upcycle
I’ve made a feature of the small collections I have. When you declutter look out for objects that really stand out. Look out for objects that you can group together to decorate a room. My collections Teddy Bears I have a collection of teddy bears, many handcrafted. Some I bought on the airlines when I …
Creating space at home is about clearing clutter and paring down belongings to the things that have a function or to things you love. This is not a new concept. Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. William Morris We are all spending more …
Why reuse and recycle? Reusing clothing in its current form is the highest form of recycling. If you no longer wear something and it is unlikely you will, then you could give it to a charity shop give it to someone who will wear it sell it make something else out it, something that you …
Recycle your bras and help a charity at the same time. Companies that sell bras advise women to get measured for a new bra every six months because we change in size, which means many of us have bras we no longer wear in our underwear drawer. There are other reasons why we may …
So you want to clear the clutter from your home. Here are 3 easy places to start – equipment from past interests, unwanted gifts and stuff that holds negative connotations. Clear the clutter – Give away equipment relating to past interests Your interests may have changed and what was once essential for that activity …
Decluttering can be time consuming and emotionally exhausting. The first job is to identify the clutter. William Morris, the 19th century interior designer said ‘Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.’ He believed in function and aesthetics. The rest would be clutter. However I’d …
Have you ever wondered where to donate old towels? Does anyone have a use for them. The answer is yes. Animal charities can make use of your old towels and bathmats. We gave ours to the Wild Touch Wildlife Centre when we came across Sully, the Gull in Great Yarmouth on a Saturday night. Sully …
A cluttered home or garden can create stress. Declutter and reduce stress. I’ve experienced the emotional and financial cost of clutter. I hope the following story will illustrate my point and encourage you to keep on top of the clutter. Better still, throw it out. “How so?” I hear you ask. “My home …
“When Amanda opened up my kitchen cupboards she asked me “What’s going on in here?” and looked earnestly inside attempting to understand my system. There wasn’t one of course.” Gill, a customer Interview with a Client The Beginning What prompted you into decluttering your home? Martin, my husband, had recently died. It was time to …
