Simplify your life

I'm a notorious shit collector.
That is ... I hoard and collect junk. I never throw anything out because I almost always find a reason to keep something
This is inherited from my mothers side of the family - the gypsies.

But this year has been different.
After seeing the home furnishings in some of my friend's living arrangements -- I recognized my problem. ANNND fixed it
HERE'S HOW:
1. Donated 6+ bags of clothing/accessories/purses to Value Village.
2. Gave 2+ bags of clothes to my sisters.
3. Threw crap out!
4. Organized my paper work and placed it into plastic containers hidden underneath my bed!
5. Sold tons of dvds/books/c.d's to the BMV (made $100!)
6. Sold shit on craigslist!
7. Downsized some of my furniture by selling it and then buying a smaller version.
8. Got rid of extra glasses/furniture/knick knacks
9. Recycled ALL my old magazines. (This was hard to do... I had 4+ years of In Style/Vogue magazines I was saving for no reason AT ALL.)


It was actually hilarious to see how much shit I held on to. I had plane tickets sitting around from 3 years ago when I went to Florida. Why? I don't know! WHY NOT? The stuff I had a hard time parting with - I gave to my sisters.

I also have some wisdom to share with the blogger-universe:
Every season go through your closet at the beginning and end of it. Look at what you wore and what you really didn't. If something is hanging up there that you haven't put on since 2004 GET RID OF IT! (Unless of course it's something of sentimental value or a timeless/expensive piece).
It may be hard to part with that amazing Bebe top you saved up for 3 years ago, but it's just clothing. AND if you're not wearing it, you're wasting it. Donate it to someone who could really use it. A shelter somewhere perhaps? A thrift store?
You'd be surprised how much you can shrink your closet size by doing this. Every season I have a bag of clothes to donate.
So go in your room and take a hard look at all the shit you're holding on to ... & do something about it!