Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Clearing Out the clutter

We looove our house here in Michigan and are really sad to leave it behind when we move to Washington D.C. It's old but it has character, a huge kitchen, lots of light and room for everything. We just listed it 2 weeks ago and we've been busy trying to deep clean and get things ready before the baby comes.

It has been liberating to do all this spring cleaning and has helped simplify our life. When clearing out the clutter we decided that we would try to just keep stuff that a)we would purchase again if we saw it in a store or b) would be excited about receiving it as a gift. Also if I haven't used or worn the item in the past year, with a few exceptions, I tossed it.

It's easy to hold onto things that you don't really need just because they hold value. Most of the time though you give something to Goodwill and never think about it again. Here's a peak at our home






6 comments:

2cooltwins said...

Very cute Danielle. I would buy it except that I don't want to move to Michigan.

quippish endeavor said...

your photos belong in a magazine! i'm sad i never made it to visit you guys and your darling home- but i'm excited for your new adventures. i'm keeping my fingers crossed you find a buyer quicker than quick!

xo

Jenny said...

It looks very nice! You have done a great job. I love reading books about decluttering and the actual process itself. The 8 step home cure by Apartment Therapy and 'Its all too much' are my favs.

I hope it sells quickly!

Sam said...

What a cute little house. Good luck on all of the impending arrivals and exits! I'm getting ready to start my spring cleaning as well... we're moving in a few months just not sure where :)

The Earls said...

You've done a great job! I love the way it looks to show. I hope more people come to look and want to buy, although we wish you would stay.

deerhollow said...

So beautiful! The house and yard really look amazing. You have worked so hard on that cute little place. You will treasure having photos of your 1st house, too. I hope it sells fast, too!
Proud of you 3 1/2 !!!