And being in the mood again to clear out some excess STUFF, I recently checked out from my local library the book The Joy of Less by Francine Jay. At this stage in life I don't really expect to find anything new in a cleaning/decluttering/organizing book, but every once in a while I find it motivating to read someone else's thoughts about living with less. Time will tell how motivating this little book will be. ;^)
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Very pretty :)
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of using self striping yarn to complete that pretty blanket.
ReplyDeletelovely! those colours are so nice! it's a battle, things, accumulation, clutter!
ReplyDeleteLove the stripes! I haven't been able to crochet in years. It bothers my carpal tunnel. Thankfully, knitting doesn't hurt me. Btw, I noticed you're a retired homeschooler. I am too! It's always fun to 'meet' others.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you mentioned it, Jeannie. While homeschooling isn't part of my life now I mention it on the chance that I'll "meet" other retired homeschoolers. There is life after homeschooling! :)
DeleteThe soft light looking blanket is just lovely. I haven't read that book but I know I would enjoy it. <3
ReplyDeleteThe colors of the blanket remind me of the beach and saltwater taffy. It will be great for summer. I hope you don't have to wait too long for "The More of Less." I found it very enjoyable and helpful. I know most of what he is saying but I liked the way he put it together. I spent too many years collecting and managing things. It is freeing to let go of all the excess. I find I am so much happier with what I've kept. I will have to see if I can check out "The Joy of Less." It looks interesting and I can use all the help I can get to stay motivated.
ReplyDeleteI heard the author of The More of Less being interviewed on NPR radio and was impressed by him. I can't quite make myself buy a decluttering/minimizing book though, so for now I wait contentedly in the library queue (for hopefully not too long) reading The Joy of Less. ;^)
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