Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Going......

....going.....

...gone! 

I really love a good cookbook and Gooseberry Patch has been a favorite for years.  It looks like I was collecting them..but not intentionally.  Really. 
Gooseberry Patch cookbooks have more to them than just recipes.  They are filled with family stories, ideas for decorating, gardening tips and fun exchanges between women.  I've read them and they are now going to another home.  This is good!  My goal to downsize is coming true.  Tomorrow I will tackle another book shelf and maybe another closet.  I'll keep updating the progress and maybe you will be encouraged to do the same kind of pairing down.  It feels good!

7 comments:

KathyB. said...

I have been thinking of some of the same type of downsizing too. I have many items I really like a lot, but limited space. I have discovered i do not use many of these items so really, there is no reason to store them. Your post has caused me to think about the space I give so many things I will probably not use, even though I really did mean to.

ellen b. said...

I've been thinking of our 6 bookcases that are filled...
Good job Flower!

Willow said...

Way to go! If you wish to reread those books some day, you can check them out of the local library.

Leigh said...

Yes, I'll be going through a downsizing frenzy soon enough too. Furniture mostly, but I'll be glad for everything to have a new room and for us to have a little more space!

grammy said...

I love those cook books too
I cleaned the book shelf (and lots of other spaces) getting ready for the kids to move in. My daughter has actually sold some things on Craigs list for me. How fun!

Tracy said...

Oh, I love the Gooseberry Patch cookbooks too--they are fun. I have a few too. But I find I don't use them much anymore, so am considering unloading mine too. I'm looking forward to some spring cleaning soon--and a good clear out. Less is more, I say. ;o) Happy Days, Julene ((HUGS)) Oh, stop by my place, if you can, during the weekend–I’m having a fun Valentine Giveaway!

snooze said...

This is a good time to organize. I love Gooseberry too. Probably because it connect you with so many women and their creative ideas.