DOWNSIZING INHERITED SENTIMENTAL OBJECTS

How do you let go of inherited sentimental objects when there are just too many tools, teacups, kitchen utensils, ornaments, or (add your category)?

This question came from a client whom I will call Dave who had inherited 20 old tools from his father. He had vivid memories of his Dad using each of the tools around the farm or house. Every time that Dave saw the tools, he remembered his Dad with great affection. However, he was moving to a smaller space and had his own more up-to-date tools of which he needed very few. HIs Dad's beloved old tools had become a burden, yet he couldn’t bear to put the tools in a garage sale as he felt like he was ‘selling’ his father.

Catherine BarnsleyJanuary 13, 2019Downsizing Inherited Stuff, Downsizing Seniors, inherited clutter, Marie Kondo

GIFT-GIVING FROM YOUR COLLECTION

As we move into the traditional gift-giving time of year, here’s our invitation to consider if there are items in your home or your parents’ home that might support a family down-sizing project.

What might gifting from an abundant collection look like for a multi-generational family? Significant and meaningful items could be passed on to younger generations as part of the holiday season.

Where might small appliances such as a rarely used bread-maker or furniture such as an old bookcase find a new home?

Catherine BarnsleyNovember 18, 2018Downsizing Seniors, Decluttering my parents' home, inherited clutter, sentimental attachment, re-gifting family heirlooms

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