tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post8600961708556831295..comments2024-03-26T09:42:17.619-07:00Comments on WILLOW'S COTTAGE: Simplify, Simplify, SimplifyWillowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-52935690383762271902011-02-28T23:09:30.607-08:002011-02-28T23:09:30.607-08:00Hi Willow,
thank you for the link love, I really a...Hi Willow,<br />thank you for the link love, I really appreciate it.Colleenhttp://http//www.365lessthings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-79054684016782891832011-01-15T16:34:34.396-08:002011-01-15T16:34:34.396-08:00Simplifying is the story of my life. I could also ...Simplifying is the story of my life. I could also use a walking challenge good for you that you have a friend participation in a step challenge.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713987235401898999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-78834784609198200162011-01-15T00:05:00.756-08:002011-01-15T00:05:00.756-08:00Simplify is the word of the day for us... for the ...Simplify is the word of the day for us... for the past 3 years! As empty nesters, we are "reducing balast" and paring down our possessions after 25 years of acquiring them! What a task, but nearly done. Thank goodness for Craigslist!<br /><br />Thanks for all the links. I can't imagine a 33-garment wardrobe... but then again... maybe I can!Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-67122406490929145272011-01-12T10:01:20.016-08:002011-01-12T10:01:20.016-08:00Willow, what a pleasant surprise to see my blog li...Willow, what a pleasant surprise to see my blog listed in your fave five. I'm having fun documenting our decluttering and purging of useless stuff, and I'm super excited that people are finding it helpful and inspiring. I think we've got a great year ahead!Freedom | Rethinking the Dreamhttp://www.rethinkingthedream.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-4767130067737880682011-01-11T02:08:15.720-08:002011-01-11T02:08:15.720-08:00I just continue like past year, lol !
A whole bunc...I just continue like past year, lol !<br />A whole bunch of comments landed in my spam ! Yours too. I don't know why, probably Google has still a hangover from New Year !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-2265832717369609312011-01-10T11:24:36.377-08:002011-01-10T11:24:36.377-08:00I wasn't familiar with Messie's Anonymous....I wasn't familiar with Messie's Anonymous. I'll have to check them out! I love adding a new minimalist/decluttering blog to my list of faves. Thanks for the list!Tanja from Minimalist Packrathttp://www.minimalistpackrat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-4336903151762208452011-01-10T02:28:41.189-08:002011-01-10T02:28:41.189-08:00Less is more I agree. I love the principles of Fl...Less is more I agree. I love the principles of Flylady.Ally Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16168621270125184309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-80413097967249844822011-01-09T18:12:56.406-08:002011-01-09T18:12:56.406-08:00You really got me thinking about my wardrobe earli...You really got me thinking about my wardrobe earlier and I am sorting out what I really do wear. I also have begun giving away books to people I know who will use them and I try not to get too crazy about how clean my house needs to be. I looked at myself and asked what really matters to me and am not letting my schedule get heavy with things that don't.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529749426074359749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-14060256650258772702011-01-09T03:04:55.812-08:002011-01-09T03:04:55.812-08:00Voluntary simplicity is a new concept to me. If I ...Voluntary simplicity is a new concept to me. If I think of it I will probably start with simplifying my relationships (?... an area I have neglected for some time now)... or something like that. Thank you for these links. Happy new year!Hazelhttp://delineatingdes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-21802387538085660722011-01-08T22:00:19.614-08:002011-01-08T22:00:19.614-08:00Don't know if I could ever go the minimalist r...Don't know if I could ever go the minimalist route but I have been trying to take baby steps in simplifying different areas.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-79193106207076721212011-01-08T17:02:34.856-08:002011-01-08T17:02:34.856-08:00Layer by layer things are drop aside...given away ...Layer by layer things are drop aside...given away or thrown out. It takes time, direction and inspiration. I am not aiming to only have 33 pieces of clothing but something much less than I do. It does feel good to shed the weight....real and otherwise. <br />Thirty books are at the front door..ready to go...I'm not going to take a second look!! :)Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561651773885570068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-79006642356439942872011-01-08T10:17:27.493-08:002011-01-08T10:17:27.493-08:00We're trying to move toward simplicity, but it...We're trying to move toward simplicity, but it's much easier in theory than in reality. The 33-item wardrobe idea was especially timely for me. This week we were cleaning a closet, and I found that I had two huge bins full of casual tops. I exchange them in and out of my dresser, but I had no idea that I had SO many.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423802244845816945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-21200176571365633432011-01-07T20:55:53.296-08:002011-01-07T20:55:53.296-08:00I'm going to do some visiting! Thanks for thos...I'm going to do some visiting! Thanks for those sites. I'm working on a book on Balance for Women, so all of this fits right in with all I've been reading and writing lately.<br /><br />Have a great week.Laura@OutnumberedMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764574855540659528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-9594642303148875922011-01-07T19:49:56.136-08:002011-01-07T19:49:56.136-08:00I think I read the first Messies Anonymous books y...I think I read the first Messies Anonymous books years ago and got an e-mail newsletter the founder used to put out -- don't know if she still does that. But that all did help me with some basic principles.Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-33568620038193656002011-01-07T16:19:28.398-08:002011-01-07T16:19:28.398-08:00PS - the strange/funny thing about Flylady's s...PS - the strange/funny thing about Flylady's site? It's terribly cluttered. Isn't that odd - you would think she would have a very streamlined, clean site but it's one of the messiest I've ever seen. :)Kathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954229132389021143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-80294420179594100962011-01-07T16:17:15.940-08:002011-01-07T16:17:15.940-08:00I'm very familiar with flylady - like her idea...I'm very familiar with flylady - like her ideas but not the constant emails. Now I'm going to check out MA - thanks Willow!Kathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954229132389021143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-71230293464527990612011-01-07T12:36:46.181-08:002011-01-07T12:36:46.181-08:00oh yes.... simplicity is always on my mind!oh yes.... simplicity is always on my mind!Vittle me this...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02639946062699209633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-31211807357043830962011-01-07T12:25:59.423-08:002011-01-07T12:25:59.423-08:00Im always trying to simplify my life and love decl...Im always trying to simplify my life and love decluttering and organising. At the same time though i love organised clutter such as collections of brooches being displayed or small pictures. The kinds of things that you dont need but that look good, make me feel happy, and dont take up too much space / effort or cost too much money. <br />Thanks for sharing the links, il check them out now...<br />Aqeela xxAqeelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01002608982845056769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-20423475329085332402011-01-07T12:06:17.160-08:002011-01-07T12:06:17.160-08:00Flylady changed me on so many levels, not just cle...Flylady changed me on so many levels, not just cleaning house (although it definitely helped there too). Enjoy!Lisa notes...http://lisanotes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-20491981192536291532011-01-07T11:26:57.255-08:002011-01-07T11:26:57.255-08:00Hello Willow I read your blog wondering how to sim...Hello Willow I read your blog wondering how to simplify my life. I am almost there well, except for family obligations I think I am there. I will spend more time in my bush(wilderness) and enjoy all Mother Nature offers. I think this will simplify everything if only for a moment. I will declutter my house just like I have declutterd my head. I like your ideas.Buttons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-32905817656879007082011-01-07T10:19:28.606-08:002011-01-07T10:19:28.606-08:00Enjoyed this idea for fave 5 and reading the comme...Enjoyed this idea for fave 5 and reading the comments. It's fun to see the contrast and resistance from some who are possible "on the edge" hoarders like myself LOL...<br />I do always breathe a sigh of relief when things are decluttered and organized...ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-78751394990043416102011-01-07T09:59:20.333-08:002011-01-07T09:59:20.333-08:00Good luck with your simplifying! :o) I think mayb...Good luck with your simplifying! :o) I think maybe I'll try doing Fave Fives.... maybe...Mama Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916996711339244232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-23709687462086134642011-01-07T09:47:11.258-08:002011-01-07T09:47:11.258-08:00Thanks for sharing, Willow. I'm always interes...Thanks for sharing, Willow. I'm always interested in new blogs and ideas.<br /><br />While I love to declutter, I'm not sure that I'd ever only own 33 pieces of clothing! (Does this include lingerie?)Jerraleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303751802364926617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-44374743366702735322011-01-07T09:21:57.630-08:002011-01-07T09:21:57.630-08:00I love this list! I'm going to check out all ...I love this list! I'm going to check out all of the blogs. As I try to become more mindful of my life, I find it's easier with less stuff!<br /><br />Have a good weekend.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17794657.post-26824337555142774652011-01-07T08:16:50.458-08:002011-01-07T08:16:50.458-08:00(looking at you with big eyes and trembling lower ...(looking at you with big eyes and trembling lower lip) But - but - I LIKE my clutter. Creativity grows in the random juxtaposition of dustbunnies and old christmas catalogs; in the mix of t-shirts waiting to be folded on the sofa; in the chaos of papers on my desk. I need some scraps and trash and disorder to jump-start my brain. I need something to work with.roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14916948065233137971noreply@blogger.com