February 1, 2011

Objects of my affection - a Tuesday Theme

  

Lately I've been thinking that since I started this blog I have been looking very judgementally  (and rightly so) around the house for things that I can declutter.  All a bit negative.
As a bit of light relief, I thought I might make Tuesday a day to appreciate the things that I do enjoy having around me.  Not because of $$ value, but just because they are special to me for whatever reason.         
I'd be happy for you to join in - with apologies in advance if this is a bit twee and/or it has all been done before! 


These are my two little love birds.  Well I think of them as love birds, but when I look at them now they are just sparrows.  Always loving to each other and they have been on every window sill on each house or flat I've lived in since I left home to go to uni.



I just love them - not fine china and a looking a bit tatty now - but they are there every day for me when I do the washing up!



cheers Wendy 

7 comments:

dreamer said...

I love this idea, lovely to be able to about turn and show the stuff you really want to keep :)
I will join in with you and link back from my blog. It's one am Tuesday morning here in the UK,just about to go yo bed but I will put my picture up first :)

Daffodil said...

Decluttering for me is moving on those things that I no longer use or have been sitting around in the dark forgotten corners of my house or shed. Like you, I have some items that I simply cannot bear to part with for no other reason than they bring a smile to my face, and has nothing to do with their monetary value.

Thanks for sharing a little piece of your happiness!

Unknown said...

I have a tiny deer that has followed me around from house to house, just like your sparrows! She 'lives' on a shelf near the kitchen (but she's packed away right now, ready for our next move).

Nelly said...

Hello there I just found your blog Via Living in the kingdom of too Much.I just want to book you to declutter my house lol.Na kidding I am sort of nearly ready to start.(have too now as just bought a large item.)Anyway just wanted to say hi and that I am now stalking opps I mean following you.Oh and I am up Bundie way isnt it hot at the mo?

duchess_declutter said...

dreamer - thanks so much - once I learn how to do the linky thing, I will do the same. You were up late - must have been sorting through those kitchen drawers again!

Daffodil - thanks for dropping by my blog. I had a quick look at yours and I think we're kindred spirits!

Kayli - I'm amazed that you have found my little blog all the way over where you are! The wonders of blogland. Thanks so much for dropping by. Good luck with the move and sounds like you are doing OK with the getting rid of things. Hope the little deer travels well.

Nelly - thank you too for dropping by. lol indeed about decluttering your house.... I've just had a look at your photos! wow - you certainly know how to find the good stuff at the oppy. I haven't had much luck at all lately (luckily). Yes very hot - yesterday was a stinker. Good luck over the next few days with Yasi.

Catsngrams said...

I just came across your blog and must say I really like it. I am trying to make declutter my new hobby. However I do have a hubby that loves clutter and I do not know what to do with his. Any Ideas? My email is carantik@msn.com

Shaheen said...

Lovely to read how they still bring a smile to your face. I am due to be moving home in the next few months and I knwo there will be a lot of decluttering. Soem things will be hard to let go. Thank you for sharing.