tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post8867367523761618966..comments2024-03-28T16:20:57.446-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: 5 a daythe gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-20010524915292780482017-03-15T11:44:45.386-07:002017-03-15T11:44:45.386-07:00thank you kim for sending cindy over.:) xothank you kim for sending cindy over.:) xothe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-11274432645732163942017-03-15T11:44:26.508-07:002017-03-15T11:44:26.508-07:00thanks cindy and welcome! xthanks cindy and welcome! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-58220665268737371152017-03-15T07:52:48.429-07:002017-03-15T07:52:48.429-07:00Kim from Northern California Style sent me here. ...Kim from Northern California Style sent me here. What a lovely blog and great suggestions. I need this badly!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-1037932676161580702017-02-17T09:23:58.559-08:002017-02-17T09:23:58.559-08:00Janet, Love this so much! We have the same umbrell...Janet, Love this so much! We have the same umbrella stand with vintage tennis racquets. I love mine too. I have to share this. A lot less overwhelming and still a good start and mindset for 2017! x Kimkim at northerncalstyle.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12710545630442890027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-40374667652861889742017-02-11T08:13:08.495-08:002017-02-11T08:13:08.495-08:00Janet your blog is beautiful and an inspiration I ...Janet your blog is beautiful and an inspiration I have "lurked "for many years. I too am decluttering madly. I have reached a stage in life where I realise things are not as important as they used to be . It certainly makes me feel good decluttering.xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-80011955895574829152017-02-09T10:29:14.973-08:002017-02-09T10:29:14.973-08:00The 5 a day is a great idea ....I will start today...The 5 a day is a great idea ....I will start today.cripplewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729645684988218079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-89115564483694065802017-02-01T14:16:00.687-08:002017-02-01T14:16:00.687-08:00smallvoice - girls like legos toosmallvoice - girls like legos tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-55467399900280834962017-02-01T13:31:09.819-08:002017-02-01T13:31:09.819-08:00Janet....how much do I love that you did the math!...Janet....how much do I love that you did the math!!!! Five items seems like nothing, almost so small it's not worth it. But when you total it up, it's so compelling. I am inspired to do it now. Thanks! AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-28481537438726595052017-01-30T07:06:59.377-08:002017-01-30T07:06:59.377-08:00Thank you for this inspiration. IT WORKS FOR ME.
...Thank you for this inspiration. IT WORKS FOR ME. <br />Now is the perfect time of the year to start to refresh while chilly temps here in the Mid-Atlantic keep us indoors and close to the clutter.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416829676337940637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-32231708620425995462017-01-28T17:50:47.886-08:002017-01-28T17:50:47.886-08:00That's brilliant!That's brilliant! annie@mostlovelythingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14964878814684727910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-45350041180550649812017-01-28T17:39:26.424-08:002017-01-28T17:39:26.424-08:00clearing out a deceased relative 's home when ...clearing out a deceased relative 's home when you are grieving sucks. My 3 grandparents died in the last 2 years and going through their homes was pretty sad and difficult, and they weren't hoarders. I would hate my son to be overwhelmed after my death by my things xxFaux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-64402133165115510902017-01-28T17:37:22.225-08:002017-01-28T17:37:22.225-08:00Decluttering, clutter, anxiety, decision making, r...Decluttering, clutter, anxiety, decision making, regret about poor choices, disarray and mess are all inextricably entwined. <br /><br />I hate having visual reminders of poor choices.<br /><br />Starting small is so key.<br /><br />Love the 5 a day (when I read the title I thought you meant veggies to eat per day! ha!) xxxxFaux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-68152097428623543722017-01-27T14:49:04.791-08:002017-01-27T14:49:04.791-08:00linda, you'll note that most everything on the...linda, you'll note that most everything on the list is small stuff. that's the kind of stuff that creeps in! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-88763397610504148552017-01-27T14:48:19.528-08:002017-01-27T14:48:19.528-08:00yes, thank you! i saw that.:) xoyes, thank you! i saw that.:) xothe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-22304851475029141612017-01-27T14:48:01.719-08:002017-01-27T14:48:01.719-08:00it's hard to stop at 5! yes it is tiny and ha...it's hard to stop at 5! yes it is tiny and hard to photograph!:) xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-73168292934642880582017-01-27T14:47:19.487-08:002017-01-27T14:47:19.487-08:00oh no! well good luck with the task, if you survi...oh no! well good luck with the task, if you survived a tornado you can survive this! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-24364644223996304252017-01-27T14:09:09.971-08:002017-01-27T14:09:09.971-08:00Janet, Looks like your pantry is in the January G...Janet, Looks like your pantry is in the January Good Housekeeping. LisaMy Life of Domestic Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151181118032143999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-32103611307699207672017-01-27T12:58:02.349-08:002017-01-27T12:58:02.349-08:00Wow! Well the beauty products I can see...you prob...Wow! Well the beauty products I can see...you probably acquire a lot of them through your work! But still that's a long list of stuff given the size of your home. LRS4AMANDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17312878555775487787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-10297458780500561972017-01-27T08:28:54.172-08:002017-01-27T08:28:54.172-08:00Love this idea! In fact I've gotten rid of mor...Love this idea! In fact I've gotten rid of more than five things each day so far. And I love your little entry hall! So cute. I imagine it's difficult to photograph such a small space, but I'd love to see more pics of this room. :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117279224184283180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-91002196504181419822017-01-26T16:50:53.472-08:002017-01-26T16:50:53.472-08:00Here's a not so good way to declutter .... a t...Here's a not so good way to declutter .... a tornado hit my home January 2nd. Some damage to the roof and the attic had to be cleaned out and wet insulation removed. I am beginning to clear away 22 years of accumulation! It was always a burden thinking about cleaning it out ... guess God was ready for me to do it! Planning to be ruthless! LusaMy Life of Domestic Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07151181118032143999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-47522864245849892522017-01-26T11:31:18.172-08:002017-01-26T11:31:18.172-08:00thanks devon. i think 2 a day would be great bc t...thanks devon. i think 2 a day would be great bc that would be 730 items in one year! xothe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-683504262135419402017-01-26T11:29:59.392-08:002017-01-26T11:29:59.392-08:00i should have taken photos in the beginning bc tha...i should have taken photos in the beginning bc that would be a great visual but i didn't. i've gotten rid of far more than 5 a day here but here is a sample...<br /><br />clothing<br />dishes<br />magazines<br />old paperwork<br />mason jars<br />trays<br />jewelery<br />beauty products<br />hair things (ties barrettes headbands)<br />unused but still good food to the shelter<br />2 small appliances<br />microwave<br />lol omg, so much!<br />the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-2495757005571470532017-01-26T11:25:27.156-08:002017-01-26T11:25:27.156-08:00yes kristien and then add to your thought process ...yes kristien and then add to your thought process SAJ's visualization trick and it should be less anxiety producing. just thinking about it makes me happy! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-70797131663762176312017-01-26T11:23:54.325-08:002017-01-26T11:23:54.325-08:00i read something recently that made an impact on w...i read something recently that made an impact on where i donate. they said they no longer donate to the goodwill but rather to a local shelter where disadvantaged families shop for free. it makes sense to me bc a lot of the time i see people like me at the GW just trolling for amazing things at cheap prices. i have enough! i have already looked up our local shelter and they are thrilled to get donations! so that would be a great visualization for me. thanks for that tip! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-11956011297917514542017-01-26T11:21:06.374-08:002017-01-26T11:21:06.374-08:00awww that's a wonderful destination for your u...awww that's a wonderful destination for your unused items! yay! xthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.com