Tuesday, May 3, 2011

'Difficult to let go of' things... FOR SALE


I have a problem. I find it hard to let go of certain things.


But what's one to do if you have a special attachment to things with no room to store them?

This is the saddle my dad gave me. I grew up with horses and this has incredible meaning to me. But every time I yank it out of my way once again, my neck and back scream at me. I have no room to display nor store it. :( I'm on the fence with this one...


See that round table over yonder? And those black chairs?

They're going to go up for sale in this weekend's neighborhood garage sale.

My intent had been to finish them really neat like and have a fresh outlook for this little patio. But I stalled because I really didn't want a table and chairs on this patio. I wanted to do something to it that would have us using it more. And I do believe I've come to a conclusion! So now I can let it go.

In a nutshell, I find it really hard to relinquish until I come up with a new plan. So I'm busy mentally planning each space I'm getting rid of stuff from so I'll have the nerve to heave it.

 Quite honestly, I'm getting really antsy for change and productivity. There are so many dead end streets in some corners of this place and I need every square inch of this house productive.

 Right down to the last sticking non usable dresser drawers! :)

( amazing vintage dresser with a natural crackle finish one cannot duplicate, hardware all different and to die for. BUT drawers do stick. Good for stagnant type of storage. anyone know how to unstick drawers?!? wax them perhaps?)
It's just that some of those things I need to let go of I'm have a really hard time with. REALLY hard.

( are you local? This piano rocks. some ivory missing, but is in excellent shape, finish is gorgeous. I might cry if you take it though so bring kleenex, k? )


I had thought of refinishing some stuff up really cool like for resale much like Miss Mustard Seed does, however I don't feel it's the right thing for me. I lack the workspace, storage area, and the muscle to get it to a new possible destination. I have to come up with a plan that's a little more tailor made for me.


Use it or lose it... deadline for decision... Friday this week! Doh!

(faux wood white blinds for large picture window, as new, two side by side, plastic, very heavy duty, can be cut to size)


So excuse me while I go gut and make this pile ALOT higher. And buy a carton of kleenex for when I watch my precious beat up wood walk out of my driveway. It'll feel like my kids are leaving home! :)

Garage sale is Saturday, May 7th. Location, Chilliwack-ish, British Columbia.

If any locals are interested in coming, shoot me an email and I'll give you the address. ( after you've proven to me you aren't a bad guy of course. :) The whole road is invited to set up shop, so it should be fun! And pretty please pray for no rain. I'll even take clouds, but I need my driveway to spread out!

After the garage sale, the DIY projects will fly full tilt again. Among the big plans... get your tools ready... I have a cool workshop planned where we can build something together! :)

So... how to get motivated to purge? Book a garage sale. Go on. You know you want to.

Gee... then you'd have room to buy my stuff. Win-win for all! :)

Do you have lots of non functional areas in your home due to 'storage?'
Any suggestions for others that can't let go of their precious wares but really should?

Edited to add: Sorry I can't hold things for sale. It's only a one day sale and all must go ASAP. I'm undecided on some of these items and there's more to come. 
I will showcase what doesn't sell on facebook after the sale and will hold at that time.
Thank-you for your interest!

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