This month has been all about upgrading. It started with me bringing out my best cutlery for everyday use.
The thrill I got every time I opened my cutlery drawer and seeing this shiny cutlery sparkling back at me may be a testimony to my rather small life or the fact that I am easily pleased 
but nevertheless spurred me on to make more upgrades.
New-to-me napkins followed, new place mats, a sugar bowl, the list of upgrades went on. It even affected my husband who started throwing out and replacing items that he was “making do” with. He was so excited with his new shaver!
Many of my upgrade purchases took place at rummage and garage sales but a couple didn’t and possibly some would argue that I wasn’t reducing my clutter but I beg to differ.
I was getting rid of mind clutter – my upgrades give me a lift. I *love* having fresh, white, ironed and starched napkins for dinner instead of the crumpled, faded hankies we had before. I bought 30 of them from an estate sale so I will iron just once a month.
I was getting rid of so-so, past-their-best, unloved items and replacing them with bright and shiny ones. I recycled everything and added joy to my life. It was a good feeling and in my third month of this process, indicative I think, of a stage we pass through when we clear out clutter – we stop settling.
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I agree with Alison…throwing out the old and replacing things with newer upgraded more in tune with our lifestyle and choices not only give us a good feeling but energises the home…
Thanks, Bhadra. It feels so good to use ‘good’ things not make do. And you’re right, it energizes the home. Thanks for commenting!
Hello Alison
I am not on Facebook, I never chat do not use Social Media. But I am really surprised how much I enjoy reading how you declutter your home. The books of Karen Kingston helped me to find out what I always knew and what I always wanted. It was and it is a long process, but a fascinating and satisfying one. It’s so nice and motivating to be able to share this process with others.
Katharina from Switzerland
Hi Katharina: Thank you so much for the feedback! I get surprised too by the number of people that check out this website. And so many people write to me to say that it has an impact on their lives and is a daily reminder to do the same. I’m feeling the need to re-read Karen’s book for the third time…:-)