Storage boxes 1-5
We used to store our DVDs in these cases, but when we got a new TV stand—which has lots of nice, deep shelves—we moved all of our DVDs directly onto that. This tower of storage bins has just been sitting, unused, in my office since then. In theory, we could use these for something else. But, because we haven't by now, I think it's unlikely that we will. Besides, getting rid of these gets some plastic out of our lives—that's always a good thing!
Lighter
I have never smoked a cigarette in my life, and my husband never has, either. So how did we end up with a lighter? Well, I bought it when I needed a way to light candles for a spur-of-the-moment birthday celebration. Definitely not the best purchase I've made in my life. And this is definitely not something we need to keep.
Charades game
Charades is a great game for people who are really outgoing, creative and dramatic. I, frankly, am much better at word games! In fact, I was recently at a baby shower where two word-related games were played. I won the first one, and then pretended that I didn't also win the second one. (I did actually win, but thought it would be unseemly to win both games.) Anyway, this game belongs with someone who will enjoy playing it. Charades is just not for me.
Armband
I had no idea I still had this! This was an armband I wore during a Take Back the Night march at my college. Take Back the Night is an organization that began in the 1970s; its mission is to end sexual violence against women. Anyway, it's a wonderful organization with an important goal, and I am fortunate to have been able to participate in one of their events. All that said, I do not need to keep the armband I wore in the march.
Progress: 253 items out of 400 = 63.25% done.
As this collections builds it never ceases to amaze me. When I look at all the odd ball items, I think about all the stuff we see at garage sales, all the stuff at auctions, all the stuff in our closets. We're a nation with way too much stuff. Keep the inspiration coming.
ReplyDeleteHaha, "odd ball" is right! Sometimes I wonder how certain things wound up in my house in the first place. I'm still striving for that brilliant William Morris quote: “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting Trista that you've now been able to part with some storage boxes. It's certainly unlikely that you'll regret this decision as you now have substantially less possessions to store. It makes me wonder about a time not so long ago when people just didn't need to think about owning storage boxes as they didn't have so much stuff!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's so nice to get rid of some storage things! I even have an empty dresser drawer now. :)
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