To tell you the truth, shopping (thrifty or otherwise) is not in line with my January goals. I am continuing to focus on purging excess stuff. At least I will be once I fully recover from whatever virus took me out after Christmas.
As part of the purging process, I'm also thinking about how I can better use the things that I do have. In the coming weeks, I'll be looking at the collections that I enjoy and how I can showcase them better in my home. (That's one of my most prized possessions above - a bookcase that belonged to my grandmother. Another goal I have set for this year is to try to read more of my many books!)
I may also hit a thrift store or two in the next few weeks, but you can be sure I'll be super picky about adding to my mountain of stuff. In the meantime, I hope to continue to enjoy shopping vicariously through those of you who link up to Vintage Bliss Tuesdays! I look forward to seeing how you enrich your collections in this new year.
What treasures are worthy of adding to your collections this year?
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Happy New Year Joann. Thank you for Vintage Bliss Tuesdays. Love joining in. Have a great week going through stuff and making decisions. That is what I am doing too - keep, donate, garbage.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Joy! Thanks so much for joining in! Good luck with your purging too! Jo
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ReplyDeleteAll the best for the new year.
Denise
Thanks for joining in Denise! :)
DeleteLove the bookcase that was your grandma's. Those treasures from loved ones are the best!
ReplyDeleteIt's so true! Those are my favourite things!
DeleteHope you feel better soon. I absolutely love your collection of owls. I have a similar purge ongoing and have steered clear of charity shops for a good 6 months. Initially I had real withdrawal but now I am fully on board with decluttering. Then perhaps I shall go again and add a few different things to my own collections - but I have committed to displaying my treasured finds more effectively too. Good luck with your link party - I hope to join in at some point!! J9 x
ReplyDeleteThanks Janine. I'm thankful to be on the mend. I have a bit of an owl addiction. ;) I am mostly decluttering clothing and kids' stuff...maybe some books and magazines. Good luck with your purge! Would love to have you join the party. :) Jo
DeleteThank you for hosting the party! Anca
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up Anca!
Deletei am very much of the same mind - purge, simplify and appreciate what treasures we already have. but i will admit to bringing home a little gift for myself the other day - i mean, i did donate five bags worth going in... ;)
ReplyDeleteNOT MUCH!! My husband and I just made a decision to cut our belonging by about half so its going to be tight in the buying department for us!
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