I set myself a little challenge for August: getting rid of five things a day - so that's one hundred and fifty five less things by the end of the month (today). I wanted to give myself a serious start to a serious clear out and this seemed a good way to go. I've kept a list of everything that has been discarded just so I can keep focus, and it's worked. The only downside is that this feels like the tip of the iceberg. But it's a positive start, and I feel better already - definitely less stifled by stuff. I just need to keep going. Thank goodness for Freecycle, and an abundance of local charity shops who are happy to have my stuff. I also have a little pile destined for Ebay. Very little has ended up in the bin, which pleases me greatly. Of course, the key to having a pared-down house means not bringing the stuff inside in the first place....
And these little beauties? They were allowed in from the garden, especially as they'll be eaten.