Clutter and simplifying life

As fall approaches, I think of preparing for fall and winter holidays. Personally, I find it difficult to get to my bins of decorations, etc., and thie year I am taking steps to eliminate clutter: unused/unwanted items, as well as those that have seen better days.

I continue my quest to simplify my life, finding it to be stress-relieving. Old books I will never re-read, framed art I no longer use, furniture we don't want any more, knick-knacks, and other assorted clutter (dust catchers) go to our garage sale collection. Our prices will be extremely cheap, grateful to find new homes for things we once enjoyed and glad to help others who search for bargains.

I am in the process of setting up my home office, which will allow me better control of not only my work, but family files, photos, etc. I use Freecycle.org to help with finding furnishings for the office, as well as to share items we no longer need or want. And, do I really need travel brochures from 8 years ago? I think not.

Our dogs circle the boxes I pack, perhaps wondering if we are moving and hoping we take them with us...LOL. They seem to guard and hide their toys from me.

Believe it or not, I am excited about this fall. I have discovered that less is more and simple is better. Organization is key to controlling my surroundings. Here's to anti-clutter!