Simpy..outdoor hygge....

20/9/2018

Getting wrapped up in warm and waterproof clothes and walking in the wind and the rain, putting on a thick jacket and breakfasting outside (or in the greenhouse if it's wet), having a winter picnic, an autumn paddle (thank you Cath), a campfire - hygge is not just candlelight and sitting by the woodburner, though I plan to have plenty of that too.

If you're new to the concept here is a nice introduction, and if you are not yet familiar with Kondoing there is a new 7 minute video to explain the philosophy.

I've completely Kondoed my clothes and books these last three wild and rainy days with the help of lists suggested by Julia, and am powering through papers which is the category I most want to have sorted. I've ticked off coupons and receipts, the one-drawer filing cabinet, warranties and instruction manuals, and important documents....whew.

15 Comments

Viv link

21/9/2018 02:15:09 am

You have been a bit busy then!
My declutter is on hold whilst at the cottage - quite nice to have a breather and a rest from decisions - I know I will have to tackle the paper work soon it must breed in our drawers, we get sent so much stuff from the banks, reward cards, insurance, pension companies and such like. I am not complaining on the vouchers and coupons but they seem to come with a six page booklet to explain them!!

Freda

21/9/2018 03:29:42 am

I'm on a roll and actually enjoying it! But it is a lovely warm and sunny morning and the garden calls....

Julia

21/9/2018 07:05:30 am

Once we get into the mood of kondoing, it IS so satisfying, isn’t it, Freda? And i love the feeling of fresh energy flowing through our home when it’s been done too....good on you for powering through the clothes, too! I’ve been on the hunt for old books that i can use for collage...the trouble is, the only ones i buy, i like too much to tear up! Oh dear...a book i do not like, does not inspire art...

Freda

21/9/2018 01:42:23 pm

What a dilemma Julia!

cath

21/9/2018 08:24:17 am

Even though the category paper is the one I would like to get sorted most, and good to read not to be alone in that, I think I am going to give myself a pause till January.
You are making a lot of progress!

I like the lists of categories Julia pointed me and us to - Thank You Julia- and it is almost time to change my spring/summer clothing capsule into the autumn/winter capsule of also 33 items.
So clothes it will be next week.

Looking forward to hearing more about the paddle.

Freda

21/9/2018 01:45:00 pm

I wonder if I will ever get to the capsule wardrobe idea....am ticking off the paper categories with great joy meantime.

Mary

21/9/2018 10:50:02 am

Great job on accomplishing so much during the stormy days.

Freda

21/9/2018 01:45:36 pm

Good weather for it!

Susan

21/9/2018 11:53:02 am

Marie Kondo is a sweetie, and I've found her books immensely helpful. However, an anarchic part of me longs for her to make a video in her dressing gown, with tousled hair, slightly tipsy, with a bottle of gin in one hand, and a fag hanging out of her mouth,

Damsonlily

21/9/2018 12:09:11 pm

I actually sat for several minutes contemplating that picture in my head...(laughing)

Freda

21/9/2018 01:46:30 pm

Tee-hee....

Damsonlily

21/9/2018 12:06:51 pm

Oooh! I like the idea of breakfasting in the greenhouse.....

I am most admiring of everybody here who is Kondo-ing like mad. I did Round One before we moved out of our house and was very pleased with myself. However, I have just realised (as we complete our new house purchase early next week) that I shall not only have to do Round Two when we move in later in the year but also have a mini-blitz here in the rental house, as we move out.
How can we have accumulated so much stuff in just three months, I ask myself?
I think a change of mindset is on the horizon (or maybe a skip...)

Freda

21/9/2018 01:48:08 pm

A friend of mine hired a skip once - we were in awe of her. Good luck with the next stage.

Lotta

21/9/2018 01:13:43 pm

Wow, sounds like you're making great progress! I'm picturing your shredder on overtime...
Funny you should mention hygge - I've been re-reading The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking for inspiration... needing to up the hygge in my house this winter.
(And thanks for the salty air! x)

Freda

21/9/2018 01:49:09 pm

It's that time of year again....

Simpy..outdoor hygge....

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