Comments on: Cluttering Up Our Lives http://blog.lisacall.com/2008/05/cluttering-up-our-lives.html Images and writing about my abstract contemporary textile art by Lisa Call. Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:44:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Lisa Call http://blog.lisacall.com/2008/05/cluttering-up-our-lives.html#comment-15846 Lisa Call Sat, 24 May 2008 02:44:22 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=506#comment-15846 KJ - me - old? :) Thank you Laura! Veronica - I agree - I think my work is much freer and stronger when I have the space. Cynthia - interesting about the minimalist house. I'm always think of cold and sterile when I hear that - so my goal is to have no clutter but still have a warm inviting house. Sarah Jayne - I agree - I think if you keep on top of the piles they become easier to manage - here's to having no piles in the near future! Pam - there should be a clutter measurement - like how much clutter per square foot - then we can compare ! KJ - me - old? :)

Thank you Laura!

Veronica - I agree - I think my work is much freer and stronger when I have the space.

Cynthia - interesting about the minimalist house. I’m always think of cold and sterile when I hear that - so my goal is to have no clutter but still have a warm inviting house.

Sarah Jayne - I agree - I think if you keep on top of the piles they become easier to manage - here’s to having no piles in the near future!

Pam - there should be a clutter measurement - like how much clutter per square foot - then we can compare !

]]> By: PaMdora http://blog.lisacall.com/2008/05/cluttering-up-our-lives.html#comment-15845 PaMdora Fri, 23 May 2008 03:13:37 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=506#comment-15845 I have been working so hard all this year to simplify and eliminate clutter (but I think I have a lot more than you!) but why is it it so hard to be simple. But it is. I hope you're not right about the vacuum, I'm enjoying the spaces that I've freed from clutter and hope they stay that way. I have been working so hard all this year to simplify and eliminate clutter (but I think I have a lot more than you!) but why is it it so hard to be simple. But it is. I hope you’re not right about the vacuum, I’m enjoying the spaces that I’ve freed from clutter and hope they stay that way.

]]> By: Sarah Jayne http://blog.lisacall.com/2008/05/cluttering-up-our-lives.html#comment-15841 Sarah Jayne Tue, 20 May 2008 20:55:46 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=506#comment-15841 I've been de-cluttering and sorting stuff out for a while now. I found when everything is tidy and I have space I can focus on what's in front of me and not get distracted. But the piles soon start to reform - which is what I'm trying to sort out now. But, on the whole, things are much better for having focus. I’ve been de-cluttering and sorting stuff out for a while now. I found when everything is tidy and I have space I can focus on what’s in front of me and not get distracted. But the piles soon start to reform - which is what I’m trying to sort out now. But, on the whole, things are much better for having focus.

]]> By: cynthia http://blog.lisacall.com/2008/05/cluttering-up-our-lives.html#comment-15840 cynthia Tue, 20 May 2008 17:26:25 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=506#comment-15840 Hmmm....I am definitely one of those people who de-clutters only to let new clutter into my life. Although, I'm really talking about stuff, and not emotions. I've been doing a lot of decluttering in regards to things I commit to which has been hugely beneficial to my well being. Saying no and not feeling guilty about it is a challenge for me. You're well on your way to selling your home. One last thing, I went to the home tour sponsored by my daughter's school. ONe of the homes was an ultra modern minimalist home in Wash Park that I thought I was going to LOVE. (I have this fascination with living in a minimalist home and often pick up Dwell magazine from the library.) Wouldn't you know it, I got vertigo and decided that I couldn't live like that ever. It was the weirdest sensation of just knowing beforehand that I would love it and then experiencing a physically adverse reaction to a space. I guess I need my cozy home with all its stuff. Hmmm….I am definitely one of those people who de-clutters only to let new clutter into my life.

Although, I’m really talking about stuff, and not emotions. I’ve been doing a lot of decluttering in regards to things I commit to which has been hugely beneficial to my well being. Saying no and not feeling guilty about it is a challenge for me.

You’re well on your way to selling your home.

One last thing, I went to the home tour sponsored by my daughter’s school. ONe of the homes was an ultra modern minimalist home in Wash Park that I thought I was going to LOVE. (I have this fascination with living in a minimalist home and often pick up Dwell magazine from the library.) Wouldn’t you know it, I got vertigo and decided that I couldn’t live like that ever. It was the weirdest sensation of just knowing beforehand that I would love it and then experiencing a physically adverse reaction to a space. I guess I need my cozy home with all its stuff.

]]> By: Veronica Funk http://blog.lisacall.com/2008/05/cluttering-up-our-lives.html#comment-15839 Veronica Funk Tue, 20 May 2008 16:52:11 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=506#comment-15839 I feel the same way about clutter...I find that my work is stronger when I keep my space clearer, which isn't always easy with a family. I have been decluttering for about 5 years (yes, 5). You are right about the vacuum and the bad habits that suck "things" into empty space. I feel the same way about clutter…I find that my work is stronger when I keep my space clearer, which isn’t always easy with a family. I have been decluttering for about 5 years (yes, 5). You are right about the vacuum and the bad habits that suck “things” into empty space.

]]> By: Laure http://blog.lisacall.com/2008/05/cluttering-up-our-lives.html#comment-15838 Laure Tue, 20 May 2008 14:27:41 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=506#comment-15838 Woman, I call thee AWESOME!!! Rock on and be proud of ALL that you are accomplishing as well as your ability to just BE! Laure Woman, I call thee AWESOME!!! Rock on and be proud of ALL that you are accomplishing as well as your ability to just BE!

Laure

]]> By: KJ http://blog.lisacall.com/2008/05/cluttering-up-our-lives.html#comment-15837 KJ Tue, 20 May 2008 11:53:00 +0000 http://blog.lisacall.com/?p=506#comment-15837 Watch out, Lisa... I see a distinct parallel with priority changes that occur with, um... er... well... just let me say that as years go by, clutter becomes less and less acceptable. Or so it seems. Never-the-less, decluttering is always good for the soul. Good luck with the sale... Watch out, Lisa… I see a distinct parallel with priority changes that occur with, um… er… well… just let me say that as years go by, clutter becomes less and less acceptable. Or so it seems. Never-the-less, decluttering is always good for the soul. Good luck with the sale…

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