Purge & Gather

Purge/Should it stay or should it go?

* If in doubt, throw it out!

* Forgive yourself for unwise purchases. Realize that money is not coming back, let it go

* Are toys out of control in your home? Notice how children play when they are               not overwhelmed by too many options.

* Do not be trapped by gifts. Ask yourself if you want them, regardless of the giver.

* In twenty years, will you or your family want every keepsake? Do not pass on items         that will shock or burden the next generation.

* The more you pare down, the easier it will become. Practice, practice, practice.

* Question what you have, continually purge! It is a super power.

* Get rid of unwanted furniture ASAP.

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Gather

* Decide which pieces of furniture are staying.

* Gather decor items you already have which are possibilities for later use or are clearly staying.

* Cluster like items together, do not stress how they are organized. Good enough is ok      at this stage. 

* Gather clusters that need to be in the same room or near each other. 

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