tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post1106871222185828878..comments2023-10-07T10:50:22.107-04:00Comments on Une Vie Chic: Operation C.C.O.Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-49844767704870145352012-12-04T22:04:02.503-05:002012-12-04T22:04:02.503-05:00It is so hard to keep things out of our homes beca...It is so hard to keep things out of our homes because the media pushes them in! Over time, I've discovered that keeping out of the stores helps most of all. I find that if I find myself in a bind because I *need* something, I find an acceptable substitute among the things I already own. Keep paring down and you'll be happier. As for sentimental items, I realized that my special box of sentimental items had disappeared. I was heartbroken for weeks - but then I realized the box had been missing for years and I hadn't even noticed. How special was it after all?Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06661705838389866476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-66627697944923589552012-11-29T11:27:59.792-05:002012-11-29T11:27:59.792-05:00Stephanie, it is sometimes easier than expected an...Stephanie, it is sometimes easier than expected and other times très difficile! Good luck as well!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-311799025294842792012-11-29T11:26:21.529-05:002012-11-29T11:26:21.529-05:00For sentimental items we have been doing the , &qu...For sentimental items we have been doing the , "does it matter enough to keep it or would a picture suffice?" thing. For instance, G was my Senior Prom date and so when I found the invitation and ticket for that I tucked it away with our love letters!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-69705508981984332232012-11-29T11:24:14.979-05:002012-11-29T11:24:14.979-05:00It does seem ten times harder with a little one. S...It does seem ten times harder with a little one. She either wants to "help" or we're trying to do everything while she sleeps. But I remind myself that we're getting it reined in now so that she'll grow up in a clutter free environment and hopefully learn the lessons of less is more and also to cultivate the beauty around her slowly.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-61735532871373331412012-11-29T11:20:34.609-05:002012-11-29T11:20:34.609-05:00You absolutely do deserve "it's fabulous!...You absolutely do deserve "it's fabulous!" I've had this same thought. That I want to love and be excited by what I can wear rather than just trying to put something on that "will do."Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-85361244852382844902012-11-29T11:18:44.412-05:002012-11-29T11:18:44.412-05:00Exactly! Things need to qualify for a need or some...Exactly! Things need to qualify for a need or something we truly love for our home. I used to be great at this, but got off track somewhere.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746233349847124744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-75077736176892136722012-11-28T20:09:56.351-05:002012-11-28T20:09:56.351-05:00I'm doing the same thing. Good luck!I'm doing the same thing. Good luck!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09289348366926684135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-71901269648791020592012-11-28T18:35:22.051-05:002012-11-28T18:35:22.051-05:00Bonjour Kate!
I struggle with materialism as well...Bonjour Kate!<br /><br />I struggle with materialism as well. My "Style Sunday" posts feature the next thing I have to purchase instead of appreciating what I already have every week!<br /><br />I do declutter a bit every week though. If you need any help, I'm here! I'm proud of you already though. Letting go of things (...and thinking outside of your native culture) is tough. <br /><br />...I actually haven't regretted anything I tossed/donated yet, even sentimental items since I still keep the memories. I always appreciate the "freedom" of less more.<br /><br />~Michelle<br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163150267993321217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-40565565423015942522012-11-28T13:13:02.727-05:002012-11-28T13:13:02.727-05:00Hi Kate,
I'm taking a break from my own clutt...Hi Kate,<br /><br />I'm taking a break from my own clutter-clearing mission right now! I also have a little one and it definitely is a time consuming project(and I hate wasting nap time to clean out closets...) but it's been worth it. I keep reminding myself how irritating a job it is, and why I don't want to tackle clutter on this level again. I've been dealing with one project at a time and slowly going room by room. It's very satisfying to sit back and admire the work as I go. Good luck and don't get overwhelmed - baby steps!Courtneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-7616798829329354072012-11-28T12:39:07.684-05:002012-11-28T12:39:07.684-05:00While I've been off work sick I've done a ...While I've been off work sick I've done a little sorting out of things as well. It's a tough job! I've got 2 boxes of things, mostly from my closet, that I'm taking into town tomorrow to donate, and I've barely made a dent!!<br /><br />I'm also trying to think twice before I go out and buy anything that I bring into the house. I've spent years with an "it'll do" attitude to my closet and home decor and I'm tired of it. I deserve more than "it'll do", I deserve "that's fabulous"!!<br />JacquiGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580912233349212417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-822567602957274526.post-56365102983952538242012-11-28T09:21:26.300-05:002012-11-28T09:21:26.300-05:00Been there! Let me encourage you to keep at it be...Been there! Let me encourage you to keep at it because getting rid of things is the best way to keep from buying unneeded things in the future. That painful process where you had to face mis-spent money, needless clutter and the time it took to clean out will stay with you. I did this a few years ago and my unnecessary spending and accumulating more things that I will have to organize and store has dropped dramatically! Now it's almost as if something has to "qualify" to come home with me. ALMOST always.ladyperry 12noreply@blogger.com