the icon of exstupidity [minimalist challenge item #365]

Feb 19, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Dumas… I mean a plastic sheep yard ornament. [purchase info] Given to me by a friend doing some therapeutic downsizing. [time in my possession] IDK, several months. [last used] How does one “use” something like this??? [difficulty level in...

I have an idea… [minimalist challenge item #364]

Feb 18, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Huge box on markers and crayons [purchase info] Purchased some new and some were given to me. [time in my possession] A long time. [last used] Here and there. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium.  I hate getting rid of art supplies. [destination]...

sigh. sniffle. :( [minimalist challenge item #363]

Feb 17, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Ryobi compound mitre saw [purchase info] Purchased new at Home Depot [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] A few months ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Very difficult [destination] Craigslist [replacement item] None.  :( [info] I...

I don’t like beige [minimalist challenge item #362]

Feb 16, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Red professional Kipling camera bag [purchase info] Purchased new at an expensive camera store — full price [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] A couple of months ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Difficult [destination]...

the BIGGEST downsize!! [minimalist challenge item #361]

Feb 15, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] My house [purchase info] Purchased pre-owned in Preston Vineyards. [time in my possession] Approximately 5.5 years. [last used] Today.  (Well, I’m a little late on posting this blog entry, but I was in it until I moved.) [difficulty level in getting rid...

a back door for the front door [minimalist challenge item #360]

Feb 14, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] A glass door. [purchase info] Purchased at the Habitat ReStore for $65 [time in my possession] Approximately 5 months [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I bought this to use as...

fill it up! [minimalist challenge item #359]

Feb 13, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Pink mesh laundry basket [purchase info] Purchased new at The Container Store. [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] 3 years ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I...

susan is really lazy [minimalist challenge item #358]

Feb 12, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Lazy Susan [purchase info] Purchased new at Ikea. [time in my possession] Approximately 6 years. [last used] Over a year ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] Why is this called a lazy susan?...

fabric scraps & painted sheets [minimalist challenge item #357]

Feb 11, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] A huge lot of fabric scraps and 3 painted sheets [purchase info] The sheets came from an art project at work and the fabric scraps are mostly old clothing. [time in my possession] Not sure, but many years. [last used] Several years ago. [difficulty level in...

art canvas & vintage pins [minimalist challenge item #356]

Feb 10, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] A painted canvas and some vintage pins / broaches. [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store. [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years [last used] 4 years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None...

creepy doll collection [minimalist challenge item #355]

Feb 9, 2012 | One year of downsizing | 1 comment

[item] Box of dolls, some new, some vintage. [purchase info] Purchased mostly on eBay and at thrift stores. [time in my possession] Approximately 6 years. [last used] A few months ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Difficult. [destination] Freecycle...

sewing supplies [minimalist challenge item #354]

Feb 8, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] A plastic box of sewing supplies [purchase info] Purchased new. [time in my possession] Approximately 6 years. [last used] Never on a lot of it, 4 years ago on the rest. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item]...

shhhh… huge box of toys [minimalist challenge item #353]

Feb 7, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Huge box of toys [purchase info] Purchased new and used at all different times and places. [time in my possession] Approximately, well, in my kids’ possession… too long. [last used] A long, long time ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Way...

yes, pigs do fly [minimalist challenge item #352]

Feb 6, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Toy flying pig [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store on vacation [time in my possession] Approximately 5 years [last used] A few months ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I bought...

a toy story [minimalist challenge item #351]

Feb 5, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Jessie & Bullseye soft toys from Toy Story [purchase info] Purchased new [time in my possession] Approximately 10 years [last used] 7-8 years ago? [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None...

I’ve been in prison, but not behind the bars [minimalist challenge item #350]

Feb 4, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Halloween costume – prisoner [purchase info] Purchased new at a costume shop?  I really can’t remember. [time in my possession] Approximately 8 years [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement...

a really old business idea [minimalist challenge item #349]

Feb 3, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Several I Spy style prints [purchase info] Purchased from Shutterfly, designed by me [time in my possession] Approximately 8-9 years? [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I made...

my kids are not 5 [minimalist challenge item #348]

Feb 2, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] 2 Camo kiddie backpacks [purchase info] Purchased new by Grandma [time in my possession] Approximately a few days [last used] Once by my kids coming home on a plane. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Super-duper easy. [destination] Freecycle [replacement...

I might need this on a desert island [minimalist challenge item #347]

Feb 1, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Can & bottle opener [purchase info] I have no idea where or when this came into my life. [time in my possession] Good question. [last used] Many, many months ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Somewhat easy. [destination] Freecycle [replacement...

hello? hello? can you hear me now? [minimalist challenge item #346]

Jan 31, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Baby blue rotary dial phone… broken. [purchase info] Purchased on eBay [time in my possession] Approximately 6.5 years [last used] Several months ago as a decor piece [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement...

20 days to iron out the rest of this challenge [minimalist challenge item #345]

Jan 30, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Vintage olive green iron [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years [last used] almost 4 years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I used this...

I’ll be famous and sell lots of art [minimalist challenge item #344]

Jan 29, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Archival plastic art sleeves [purchase info] Purchased new online [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] It was a bit painful to get rid...

you need gold leaf to seal gold leaf [minimalist challenge item #343]

Jan 28, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] 2 new cans of spray gold leaf sealer [purchase info] Purchased new at Hobby Lobby [time in my possession] Approximately 8+ years? [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I have no...

my grandma said, “never do this.” [minimalist challenge item #342]

Jan 27, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Necchi sewing machine [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store for $30 [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years [last used] 3.5 years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I tried...

label everything [minimalist challenge item #341]

Jan 26, 2012 | One year of downsizing

[item] Dymo retro label maker [purchase info] Purchased new [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] Several years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] It’s just cool.  I...