tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post5991781901413018567..comments2024-03-14T13:46:55.341-05:00Comments on THE COUNTRY FARM HOME: The Keeping Room: SimplifyThe Farmers Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14114422297910929182noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-30497382087309352562012-08-08T19:49:50.729-05:002012-08-08T19:49:50.729-05:00Thanks for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
SherryThanks for joining me at Home Sweet Home!<br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-3381277049330289212012-08-07T13:43:38.028-05:002012-08-07T13:43:38.028-05:00I admire your style so much. We too have been simp...I admire your style so much. We too have been simplfing our home. What a job still working on it. Stopping by to say Hi from the blog hop. Come visit sometime, tea is cold and no shoes are required. Kathy B. http://www.southernmadeintheshade.blogspot.com New followerKathy Bradshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392867972269239793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-65105819545546117932012-08-06T20:15:14.186-05:002012-08-06T20:15:14.186-05:00With so many lovely things, it's easy to see w...With so many lovely things, it's easy to see why it is a struggle to simplify. Your nephew and wife must feel so fortunate to receive the beautiful pitcher! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!Honey at 2805https://www.blogger.com/profile/07052569778145607835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-80171791617746267322012-08-04T22:29:22.255-05:002012-08-04T22:29:22.255-05:00Oh, I'm working on this too, and it's so s...Oh, I'm working on this too, and it's so so hard! so many things have memories and emotional ties. But good advice!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-27362258859962123702012-08-03T22:39:33.598-05:002012-08-03T22:39:33.598-05:00This is a delightful post. I try to simplify, but...This is a delightful post. I try to simplify, but I had a difficult time letting go of "the old" things as you say. I like to give things to those who want them and appreciate them, but taking them to a thrift store is another matter. Working on that though. Thanks for sending some inspiration. I need it!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-60027722285696937092012-08-03T11:41:17.555-05:002012-08-03T11:41:17.555-05:00Such beautiful things! How gracious of you to be ...Such beautiful things! How gracious of you to be a giver! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Common Ground. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-8.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouseKathryn Ferguson Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11028419665676299504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-18263151452356080892012-08-02T20:32:23.211-05:002012-08-02T20:32:23.211-05:00Oh! I hear you!But it is so hard when you have suc...Oh! I hear you!But it is so hard when you have such pretty things! :) <br /><br />My next project is going to be the craft room.... what a mess! :) <br /><br />~LizAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972097935004547969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-75640431834079890452012-08-02T19:56:39.877-05:002012-08-02T19:56:39.877-05:00I sold lots of dishes before I moved from Texas. W...I sold lots of dishes before I moved from Texas. Wish I'd kept some of them. The white dishes especially I miss, and some transferware, and 2 plates from Martha Stewart. Oh, and there was an old fishing oar I sold my neighbor. Didn't have room. Still don't. Needed the cash more. But still miss them. Good luck.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-23525516964701518232012-08-02T19:29:35.493-05:002012-08-02T19:29:35.493-05:00I am TOTALLY hearing you! I've wanted to make...I am TOTALLY hearing you! I've wanted to make my decorating more sparse for quite some time. It's hard to let go of things that others buy FOR you though... I have no problem getting rid of things I buy myself. You've inspired me today. I cleaned out our two hall closets this summer and donated...now it's time to hit the kitchen cabs...andrea@townandprairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-65730508314211750612012-08-02T17:00:17.124-05:002012-08-02T17:00:17.124-05:00Sounds like you're making progress on sorting....Sounds like you're making progress on sorting. You're doing good. It's nice to be able to pass along special family pieces while you can see the next generation enjoying those items.<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-24208756506216202232012-08-02T16:49:33.824-05:002012-08-02T16:49:33.824-05:00It's good to live with what you truly love and...It's good to live with what you truly love and jettison the rest, so good for you for working on it. I do this periodically with my clothes, and it not only makes it easier to find everything, but I know whatever I grab from the closet will look great!Athena at Minervas Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18429848111243702963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-66729007636178371692012-08-02T16:36:41.858-05:002012-08-02T16:36:41.858-05:00Coming over from Feathered Nest Friday. Such a sim...Coming over from Feathered Nest Friday. Such a simple and easy thing to say. So hard to do! Let me know the secret. Your blog is beautiful..Happy Thursday..JudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-77605850098110577932012-08-02T16:13:25.309-05:002012-08-02T16:13:25.309-05:00We all have this same problem - too many items com...We all have this same problem - too many items coming in and not enough going out. All this purging makes for good Etsy buys or good yard sale finds. As long as it gets recycled and finds a new life, isn't that all that matters?<br />CindyCustom Comfortshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632267295969050029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-46611822134452444502012-08-02T15:47:31.816-05:002012-08-02T15:47:31.816-05:00You have some very nice things, I can see why you&...You have some very nice things, I can see why you're struggling. Keeping things simple is a good goal though. I've found that the older I get, the less I want. I try to focus on things with special meaning or purpose.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-58162481174620904052012-08-02T14:45:07.534-05:002012-08-02T14:45:07.534-05:00LOVE this post! That is part of what I am doing ...LOVE this post! That is part of what I am doing with my 366 challenge.. Getting rid of stuff I don't want, don't use, that some else will cherish more than me, etc. It's going to take more time before I reach my goal, but I've made some good progress. I am at a point in my life where I know that "things" are not what matters. There is a point where enough is enough. And most of us here in America crossed it a long time ago.GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-89483052252001666132012-08-02T13:23:55.694-05:002012-08-02T13:23:55.694-05:00What a wonderful collection of beautiful things. I...What a wonderful collection of beautiful things. I know taking that first step is the hardest. I'm not there yet, but maybe soon. Thanks for sharing on SImple & Sweet Fridays.<br /><br />JodyStan and Jody Gabarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087334109855740295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-84519059640479613222012-08-02T11:04:09.201-05:002012-08-02T11:04:09.201-05:00Lovely collections... and I love that top photo wi...Lovely collections... and I love that top photo with your little sign. Must make myself one and carry it around my neck! Good luck and TFS! :)TracyMB @ Crows Feet Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423318209101053785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-74164101605753736012012-08-02T08:58:22.102-05:002012-08-02T08:58:22.102-05:00I just love this post. I decluttered my cupboards ...I just love this post. I decluttered my cupboards last year, had a yard sale, and stored boxes in the basement. It felt GREAT! I love your little simplify sign and think it's a great reminder.Laurel Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18264002197374263734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-48149971002766248822012-08-01T20:14:14.536-05:002012-08-01T20:14:14.536-05:00Your crystal and silver pitcher is stunning. It i...Your crystal and silver pitcher is stunning. It is hard to part with things. I'm trying to keep parting with things, but my collecting is such a faster project to work on! I'm signing up to follow after I leave this comment. I love your blog. Come visit me sometime when you're not busy simplifying! <br /><br />God bless.<br />Amy<br /><br />Stopping by from Vintage Thingie Thursday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919371267142800862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-8514748195451384002012-08-01T17:52:43.639-05:002012-08-01T17:52:43.639-05:00When we downsized to our little beach cottage, I h...When we downsized to our little beach cottage, I had to get rid of a lot of stuff. The family antiques went to my sister and a lot went to the school rummage sale. Every so often I will see something on a blog that reminds me of somethings I gave away, but I like living simpler. And now, when I shop, I ask myself if I really LOVE it or NEED it. If it doesn't meet the Love/Need test, then I don't buy it. Of course, the aged red column I saw at an antique store passed the first but not the last test. I might go back tomorrow for that!<br /><br />Good luck on simplification!Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-64505826260877351752012-08-01T16:48:27.274-05:002012-08-01T16:48:27.274-05:00I try to keep my life simple...but I see what you ...I try to keep my life simple...but I see what you mean...you have such beautiful things, I would have a hard time deciding what to keep or get rid of.<br /><br />Love your blogs.<br /><br />ConnieIntentional Living Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865476434729958056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-8028120310231699482012-08-01T16:21:31.895-05:002012-08-01T16:21:31.895-05:00It is hard to go through things and let go of thin...It is hard to go through things and let go of things we feel attached too. I get going and I have emotional attachments to memories that things can remind me of! But simplified is better that cluttered. You can have more freedom to enjoy what you do have!<br />Blessings,<br />SusieLittle Susie Home Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17887516404693518321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-57360207764032467682012-08-01T09:19:24.915-05:002012-08-01T09:19:24.915-05:00Boy I'm with you on simplifying! I've been...Boy I'm with you on simplifying! I've been working on that for months. It's really hard to let go of some things but I have a dedicated area in storage for my extra deco stuff and if I have too much to fit in that area something has to go! That's my new rule!! Goodwill has done well by me this year! I figure it this way too.... if you get rid of a lot of that excess stuff you get rid of some guilt for having it! Works for me!Liz @ Sit With Me In My Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994803446149647630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-77540128261658945392012-08-01T05:37:16.972-05:002012-08-01T05:37:16.972-05:00I also have a weakness for white dishes. Sigh...I ...I also have a weakness for white dishes. Sigh...I can't pass them up if I find a good deal.Old Time Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964393517651645084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1803438449305071948.post-56809893008484595622012-07-31T23:51:44.515-05:002012-07-31T23:51:44.515-05:00I find the simplifying part very easy...it is not ...I find the simplifying part very easy...it is not bringing "new" stuff in that is hard. My brain just can not leave empty space alone.<br /><br />Best of luck and looking forward to seeing your white sale.<br /><br />blessings, jillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com