Thanks for the refresher! I got rid of my dresser during the course and haven't looked back. It's wonderful having the open space and not having a surface to collect things. I do have Grandma's rocker but I'm thinking it's time to let it go. She passed away 20 years ago and since I've had it, it collects stuff. I recently started hanging my gently worn clothes on black hangers I already had so I know to wash them after the second wear and that is working. It would be better if I did it immediately after taking them off instead of the rocker being a temporary space.
I think the reasons you outlined for letting go of the rocker are definitely valid if that is what you'd like to do! I bet there would be someone else interested in it who could probably get better use out of it! I'm glad the black hangers are working for second wear items!
I used to have all kinds of books and DVD's in the bedroom but after realizing that I was not going to reread most of the books and I only ever watched the same four DVD's I sold and donated the rest. ( Why there were DVD's with no television in the bedroom is anybodies guess. ) I then got rid of the bookshelves and removed my closet door in order to place my dresser inside. Having done that I only use the dresser surface as a space to fold laundry that I am putting back into the dresser itself. With the room being open I then tackled the inside of the nightstand which now only has two containers to loosely store a few necessary items. The surface of the nightstand now has two plants and a ceramic animal figure that is a sentimental gift. The only other item in the room besides hanging plants is a wooden bench with hairpin legs that has a few trailing plants on it but nothing under it. The only item under my bed is a floor pillow that I pull out for meditating. As for bedding I invested in a really good sheet set and I just wash them once a week and place them back on the bed. Because I live in a warm environment I also invested in a weighted blanket and an all weather organic comforter. My bedroom is easily my favorite room in the house since making it tranquil.
I'm always surprised by how much dust collects under the bed so I don't like to store anything there anymore. A bed with built in drawers underneath might be nice though. I already decluttered my dresser and keep all of my clothing in the closet but they would be great for storing extra bedding because that's one area where I'm a bit of a maximalist. Even though I'm in Canada, we get temperature extremes both ways, not just cold. Therefore, I have 2 light cotton sheet sets, a flannel and fleece set for the colder months, and a light and heavier bedspread. We don't really use blankets but I keep the sentimental ones that my mom and aunt made for me in case of a power outage. On the other hand, my daughter is gifted so many blankets and quilts so I'll have to see if she's willing to declutter any of them. She also has linens for the bed at her apartment as well as her bedroom here and she's moving back home at the end of the month so that number can hopefully be reduced too.
Thank you Sarah ❤️ we only have our bed, a night stand on each side. that's it. We like simple.
Simple is so peaceful!
Thanks Sarah 😴
You're welcome, Sandra!
Thanks for the refresher! I got rid of my dresser during the course and haven't looked back. It's wonderful having the open space and not having a surface to collect things. I do have Grandma's rocker but I'm thinking it's time to let it go. She passed away 20 years ago and since I've had it, it collects stuff. I recently started hanging my gently worn clothes on black hangers I already had so I know to wash them after the second wear and that is working. It would be better if I did it immediately after taking them off instead of the rocker being a temporary space.
I think the reasons you outlined for letting go of the rocker are definitely valid if that is what you'd like to do! I bet there would be someone else interested in it who could probably get better use out of it! I'm glad the black hangers are working for second wear items!
I used to have all kinds of books and DVD's in the bedroom but after realizing that I was not going to reread most of the books and I only ever watched the same four DVD's I sold and donated the rest. ( Why there were DVD's with no television in the bedroom is anybodies guess. ) I then got rid of the bookshelves and removed my closet door in order to place my dresser inside. Having done that I only use the dresser surface as a space to fold laundry that I am putting back into the dresser itself. With the room being open I then tackled the inside of the nightstand which now only has two containers to loosely store a few necessary items. The surface of the nightstand now has two plants and a ceramic animal figure that is a sentimental gift. The only other item in the room besides hanging plants is a wooden bench with hairpin legs that has a few trailing plants on it but nothing under it. The only item under my bed is a floor pillow that I pull out for meditating. As for bedding I invested in a really good sheet set and I just wash them once a week and place them back on the bed. Because I live in a warm environment I also invested in a weighted blanket and an all weather organic comforter. My bedroom is easily my favorite room in the house since making it tranquil.
It sounds like you've made some great changes in your bedroom! Nice work!
I'm always surprised by how much dust collects under the bed so I don't like to store anything there anymore. A bed with built in drawers underneath might be nice though. I already decluttered my dresser and keep all of my clothing in the closet but they would be great for storing extra bedding because that's one area where I'm a bit of a maximalist. Even though I'm in Canada, we get temperature extremes both ways, not just cold. Therefore, I have 2 light cotton sheet sets, a flannel and fleece set for the colder months, and a light and heavier bedspread. We don't really use blankets but I keep the sentimental ones that my mom and aunt made for me in case of a power outage. On the other hand, my daughter is gifted so many blankets and quilts so I'll have to see if she's willing to declutter any of them. She also has linens for the bed at her apartment as well as her bedroom here and she's moving back home at the end of the month so that number can hopefully be reduced too.
I definitely understand having extra sets of bedding for big temperature variations!
I still get too attached to clutter. I don't know why. I still use that journal called Throw It Away by Guru Notebooks. Helps a bit.
I'm glad you found something that helps!