I have an exercise I sometimes put myself through. When there’s a weather disaster, such as a flood, fire, hurricane, etc, I think about what I’d replace if everything were destroyed. It can be sobering to realize that some things I love (paintings) cannot be replaced, but most other things don’t matter that much to me.
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I have an exercise I sometimes put myself through. When there’s a weather disaster, such as a flood, fire, hurricane, etc, I think about what I’d replace if everything were destroyed. It can be sobering to realize that some things I love (paintings) cannot be replaced, but most other things don’t matter that much to me.
Yes! People (including pets) and art are not replaceable. Almost everything else is.
This is so true. I love a lot of things but the idea of your fridge was not something I could do in my mini fridge. That same day I got this cheap plastic toy inside one of those chocolate eggs. The toy now lives in my mailbox and I get instantly happy every time I see it. I will never be as creative as you, but I do agree that happiness should be more than consumption, or mindless overconsumption at worst.
Thank you for your generous & kind words. Before Covid, I was beginning to collect small interesting objects, often rocks that I decorated. When visiting friends, I would sometimes quietly tuck one into a place when no one was looking. Eventually, they were discovered....and I’d sometimes get a phone call or text. Sometimes someone called after I left to tell me that they looked but didn’t find anything....and I’d tell them that it was a random thing. That’s why small decorated rocks seemed practical....I could take them from my yard. I expect the things to be tossed, but one friend actually brought a rock back and hid it my house! Nail polish flowers are easy to do on rocks, as are hearts and initials. Of course, with covid, I’ve been on hiatus. I’m currently waiting for a new idea to pop into my head....it can take awhile.
That's fantastic! It reminded me of a friend who used to put objects into people's coat pockets at parties. (He was less creative than you!)
That is so sweet of you to do. It was your own year through easter egghunt. Things like these don't cost a thing but they are so heartwarming. My friends send food by mail. Mostly things like doughnuts or cupcakes. We alter each others names so things get send out to "you've got this" or "almost there". That lights up the mood a little too.
If your friends live nearby and are mobile, you could hide a rock on a walking route or in their garden. I am sure you will come up with something equally or more heartwarming.
I’m struggling to edit down my single duty bags (like letting go of a woc for example, since I can use a mini in its place). I want to avoid having bags that are limiting, uncomfortable, fussy and stand out because of logos. With that said, I’m considering letting go of a red medium flap (as it’s a bit limiting in size and color) and a patent woc (too small to use) but I don’t want to regret this decision either. Any advice? I don’t want to be rash, but I also want to use and love what I have. The medium flap looks great on other people, but it’s not my style. It’s my only classic flap. Thoughts?
When I’m undecided, I remove the bag(s) to my guest room closet (my closet for departing bags). I leave them there, out of my sight, to see if I miss them. If I go take them out and use them, then I know they’re not ready to leave. If I‘m fine without them, I let them go.
FWIW I had a nice collection of WOCs but when I started needing to carry readers they no longer worked for me. I let them all go and haven’t looked back. I need my bags to do what I need them to do (which is hold my stuff!). And, @diane278 ‘s Closet for Departing Bags is genius.
At one time I thought I would get a mini Chanel to replace WOCs but ran out of energy trying to get the right one. Maybe I will look into this again......
Thank you! I bought the woc before allergies, so now I have to carry an inhaler and epi pen at the bare minimum. You are right, from a bags need to fit our life perspective, then letting go of the ones that aren’t fully useful should be a no brainer.
I did buy a mini last summer, I kind of regret getting it. It fits a lot, but the size/shape/color feels a little young on me. It looks great on those who have it. Covid happened right after, so I haven’t had a chance to use it regularly, so I’m not sure if it’s something I would love or feel meh over. I do like small crossbody bags for food shopping and weddings. Nice to have one to fit both extremes. lol.
I also really wanted to have a Chanel woc in my collection as well - love the dainty chain! But after trying out 3 versions (the regular woc, the new mini woc, the square woc) at one point or another... I realized it’s just a fantasy bag that’s not practical at all if you want to carry items beyond keys phone and cards. It’s too annoying to play Tetris just to fit in some sunglasses!
Don't reason your bags out of your life. The bag I loved but never wore is missed more than just another black bag.
If you put the bags away and get them out after a while, listen to your gut.
Getting rid of duplicates you don't use is easier than bags you're still attatched to. Be more like Marie Kondo and just take a picture of it doesn't work for everybody.