Tag: moving strategies
Getting a New Perspective
When does a dresser stop being a dresser? Or a coffee table, a coffee table? The answer: when it becomes a hallway storage chest or an entertainment center. Moving away from the traditional use of an item or space is referred to as repurposing, and it enables you to continue to use…
Read moreWhat will fit into your new home?
“You can’t fit a gallon of water into a quart size jar!” This insightful statement also applies to the furniture and belongings we hope to fit into our homes when we downsize. No matter how hard we push, shove or squeeze we probably can’t fit everything from our larger…
Read moreMove into a New Way of Thinking
A household move often involves a new start, a new area to explore, new friends and perhaps even new activities. If the move involves downsizing to a smaller place, it may also involve a new way of thinking. Before the move, it is important to begin imagining your new daily…
Read more“Moving?” – Verb or Adjective
Mov-ing: verb – to go from one place to another. Mov-ing: adjective – stirring deeply in a way that evokes strong emotional response What is the first thing you think about when someone mentions they will be “moving”? Usually it’s the hassle of packing all the boxes, the big moving…
Read moreStill staying at home
Still “staying at home”? Have you been using the time to downsize or organize your home? Perhaps you have been busy working through your cabinets, closets, and boxes. You’ve sorted, made many decisions and collected piles to donate or sell. Good for you! Keep up the good work! And for…
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