It’s so hard to downsize….anything, anywhere. So much stuff has meaning…..dishes especially for me. Good luck with that. I think it is challenging when the things which hold such memories for us don’t mean the same thing to others.
Good luck with clearing out your second home. I sympathise with you, since I am moving and downsizing, so trying to reduce my possessions. When getting rid of things becomes a real task, it is interesting to see what we want to keep - or let go. Like you, I feel it is important to “use the good dishes”. Congratulations on three years on Substack.
Downsizing is a challenging endeavor. I rely on a small book to encourage me called The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. I’ve been working on the process for quite some time having some success. Ultimately I think it also represents a certain state of mind.
I appreciate the downsizing. We did it and decided it was an opportunity to really really really test what matters - things like plates and books. Thus far (9 years later), I regret nothing. The things we kept were the things that spoke to us.
I love your porcelain - such a perfect thing to keep.
Do have R and R when you can and I look forward to hearing how the move goes...
I love your “use the good dishes” philosophy. Having recently moved into a house (at least for part of the time) I now have my mum's dinner set which sat unused in a cupboard for 60+ years. It feels important to actually.use.it — even on a weekday! Enjoy (parts of) your two-week break!
Thank you Alice. I also have an everything goes in the dishwasher philosophy. How do you feel about that? I figure the little gold line around the good dishes will outlast me even if I put the in the dishwasher!
Ha! I like that! Although I don't have a dishwasher—as such 🤲. It's easy, isn't it, to think we must preserve things but then there is something sad about not giving items LIFE.☀️
During the pandemic, we started setting a nicer table at dinner, using the best dishes and glassware and working as well as buying some nice new everyday dishes and glassware. It felt like a refuge from the tensions and fear outside. We even used wedding and other presents that were always just for special occasions and holidays.
It’s so hard to downsize….anything, anywhere. So much stuff has meaning…..dishes especially for me. Good luck with that. I think it is challenging when the things which hold such memories for us don’t mean the same thing to others.
Good luck with clearing out your second home. I sympathise with you, since I am moving and downsizing, so trying to reduce my possessions. When getting rid of things becomes a real task, it is interesting to see what we want to keep - or let go. Like you, I feel it is important to “use the good dishes”. Congratulations on three years on Substack.
Have a wonderful break.
Downsizing is a challenging endeavor. I rely on a small book to encourage me called The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning. I’ve been working on the process for quite some time having some success. Ultimately I think it also represents a certain state of mind.
Ah! This is a monumental move! If you care to write about it more, I’d love to post it on Finding Home. All the best to you, Alice! 🧡🏡
Thanks Jan. I am looking forward to having less responsibilities.
Thank you Alice
have a nice holidays
Alice, I wish you well with the physical and emotional effort of downsizing. Stories will flow from this task.
Alice have a wonderful vacation . Than you for your good words!!
Enjoy Alice!
Have a wonderful break! I'll miss you. Thank you for all that you do... I'm using my best dishes, too!
I appreciate the downsizing. We did it and decided it was an opportunity to really really really test what matters - things like plates and books. Thus far (9 years later), I regret nothing. The things we kept were the things that spoke to us.
I love your porcelain - such a perfect thing to keep.
Do have R and R when you can and I look forward to hearing how the move goes...
Thanks Prue. I hope you continue to mend and feel better every day.
And your Lunenburg family can’t wait to see you and Jonathan!💖
I love your “use the good dishes” philosophy. Having recently moved into a house (at least for part of the time) I now have my mum's dinner set which sat unused in a cupboard for 60+ years. It feels important to actually.use.it — even on a weekday! Enjoy (parts of) your two-week break!
Thank you Alice. I also have an everything goes in the dishwasher philosophy. How do you feel about that? I figure the little gold line around the good dishes will outlast me even if I put the in the dishwasher!
Ha! I like that! Although I don't have a dishwasher—as such 🤲. It's easy, isn't it, to think we must preserve things but then there is something sad about not giving items LIFE.☀️
During the pandemic, we started setting a nicer table at dinner, using the best dishes and glassware and working as well as buying some nice new everyday dishes and glassware. It felt like a refuge from the tensions and fear outside. We even used wedding and other presents that were always just for special occasions and holidays.
Thank you Alice for everything you do!
Hi David please send it to agoldbloom@videotron.ca
I look forward to hearing from you.