Are you a collector of things? You know, just bits and bobs?
I can't help myself.
Especially if it has a bit of a font, or is made of paper.
At any one time my bedside drawer is a cornucopia of cards, old letters, swing tags, labels, old notebooks, stamps, special papery things the girls have made and other such bedside trivia.
When the drawer becomes impossible (which is fairly often) I tidy it up, tie everything into little bundles with string, rarely throw anything away, and start again.
After all, you just never know when that brilliant idea requiring an old label will strike.
I also have an old filing drawer in the kitchen.
It has a special label - 'etc'.
I find that much can be filed under this too!
Collector or hoarder?
Amanda xx
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I say "collector" but ask the other half and he'd say "hoarder". It's probably a fine line, though I am able to throw out food that's out of date, so I'm probably ok. Have you watched Hoarders? My goodness, it makes be look minimalist though I do understand their mindset.
ReplyDeleteI find it almost impossible to throw out cute swingtags so I use them as bookmarks :)
yep i collect random bits too, but eventually i feel the need for a feng shui attack and chuck it all out! xx
ReplyDeleteI save those things too. It's not hoarding, but not quite collecting. Treasuring?
ReplyDeleteI collect things, but not EVERYTHING, otherwise the tidy orderly part of my brain cant cope. I agree with Jen, its more treasuring certain things. I believe hoarders are a completely different breed altogether.
ReplyDeleteA collector, but in the last few months of spring cleaning I think I am going to be a more pickier collector, if that makes sense. My collecting is more objects/items that have some kid of sentimental connection. So I guess that makes me a sentimental collector :-) giggling at that.
ReplyDeleteNot hoarding unless it gets to the point where you can't open the front door.
ReplyDeleteI think it's essential reference material or treasured memories or visual diary material, The trick is to keep it organised and be judicious when saving! Easier said than done for me. Penny x
Sssshhh - I love a label or two myself!!! Collector definitely!!!! Sinead x
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a collector - I too have a 'special' drawer in the kitchen where all the lovely things I 'collect' go. I do like the idea of bundling them up when things overflow....
ReplyDeleteOh yes...bits and bobs make my heart happy. I have become a thrift store treasure collector lately...pure joy. Hugs to you. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHello Gorgeous I relate to this post so much. That said, now we're sorting through my Dad's things, I've become more selective. J x
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