tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post7075222507401735187..comments2023-12-27T17:26:35.546+00:00Comments on A Smaller and Simpler Life: A Simple Life ... Where Does it Begin?Sue http://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-54910375653151432902019-08-12T06:48:51.523+01:002019-08-12T06:48:51.523+01:00This Post is such a reminder of why Simplifying Li...This Post is such a reminder of why Simplifying Life is a longing many of us get to. I have so much and really could part with a lot more, it's a Process, a long one... had I lived more Simply in the first place, it certainly would have saved me a lot of time and money.Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-19804494692059600262019-08-11T22:18:51.907+01:002019-08-11T22:18:51.907+01:00Great post Sue. Both hubby and I do (still) tend ...Great post Sue. Both hubby and I do (still) tend to clutter but living in such small spaces means we have to be very careful (we still have a 50 sq foot storage unit which is rammed!) We are currently living in a smaller static caravan and have filled the space since we arrived here in April but it will all have to be moved when we leave in September. I still love the simplicity of when we are travelling in the motorhome, even though in all honesty we always still take too much of most things. A declutter of the storage unit is planned for October, but not sure it will actually happen, I am almost hoping I get some work to put it off again! AlisonB43https://www.blogger.com/profile/08351165562595634549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-91201963604651485282019-08-11T16:28:16.658+01:002019-08-11T16:28:16.658+01:00I prefer holidaying in cottages. I do love the sim...I prefer holidaying in cottages. I do love the simplicity and often wonder 'could I live here?' We never stay away more than a week, as I get quite homesick. Occasionally we'll splurge and stay at a hotel for 1-3 days, but it would be a special hotel, with history. <br />I am desperately trying to sort the loft out, but as 75% or more is my hubby's, it's hard going. He would just keep stuff up there forever! Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642030639809060976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-76926833258560745602019-08-11T12:51:31.460+01:002019-08-11T12:51:31.460+01:00And I meant to add ... if you click on the link to...And I meant to add ... if you click on the link to Our New Life in the Country (my old blog) you can click on the stand alone pages at the top of the blog to read more about each cottage and see more photos.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-2438877322417015942019-08-11T08:19:59.187+01:002019-08-11T08:19:59.187+01:00Hi Lynda.....am going to start by asking myself wi...Hi Lynda.....am going to start by asking myself will I use it (whatever it is) in the next six months....if not it will go for car boot (another thing I keep threatening to do). It will be such a relief to actually DO it instead of just THINKING about it. Good luck with your decluttering 🤞🏻.buttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568570439630414480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-76144545161278214952019-08-11T08:10:24.170+01:002019-08-11T08:10:24.170+01:00Before we moved to France, we made the decision to...Before we moved to France, we made the decision to get rid of anything we didn't need, especially the stuff that had been in the loft and hadn't seen the light of day for years. Oh my goodness, what a clear out we had, but we still managed to bring over stuff that we've since got rid of! It is therapeutic having a clear out, I've recently done the kitchen and sideboard and got rid of things that I've not used in 5 years. All our things go to charity as we never have enough for a car boot.<br />We self catering fans, it's perfect for us, total freedom and so quiet. Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14018609709080980312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-60159913242547018282019-08-11T02:14:05.016+01:002019-08-11T02:14:05.016+01:00We usually rent a cabin near a lake in one of our ...We usually rent a cabin near a lake in one of our National Parks. This year we are going back to one we were at a few years ago. It's only for a couple of days, but the simplicity of no television, going on lovely long hikes and wearing jeans, shorts and t-shirts is wonderful. <br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-35612861189946353292019-08-11T01:28:00.791+01:002019-08-11T01:28:00.791+01:00A wonderful post! The beginning of contentment...A wonderful post! The beginning of contentment...ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-31238621932392609732019-08-10T21:39:37.821+01:002019-08-10T21:39:37.821+01:00I enjoyed this post very much. It conveys peace, a...I enjoyed this post very much. It conveys peace, and that is what I crave (deleted the above post as I pressed 'publish' too earlyEloisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065981592063612493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-32346116656111324222019-08-10T20:20:36.970+01:002019-08-10T20:20:36.970+01:00That's all so true. The more we have, the more...That's all so true. The more we have, the more decisions we have to make. A simple life is the best.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100301243943578043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-7780472863018649252019-08-10T19:21:06.768+01:002019-08-10T19:21:06.768+01:00All the ones above are National Trust holiday cott...All the ones above are National Trust holiday cottages. Pontbrenmyder, Spring Cottage and Treleddyd Fawr.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-68672459805582646152019-08-10T16:10:55.146+01:002019-08-10T16:10:55.146+01:00I love this post, Sue. More and more lately I'...I love this post, Sue. More and more lately I'm feeling that I really want and need to simplify, declutter and pare our home stuff down to minimalist standards. I just need to get my finger out, head round it, husband on side and START!<br /><br />Can I ask where you find all your lovely simple holiday cottages? Do you go through a cottage company, or a review site, or are they direct owner ones?Soozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-41548527732660892662019-08-10T15:35:25.701+01:002019-08-10T15:35:25.701+01:00Great post Sue and so very true. During my two yea...Great post Sue and so very true. During my two year countdown to retirement I completely went on a simplify journey. I love this way of life. There is less worry and stress. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-12869968772586214352019-08-10T14:15:26.135+01:002019-08-10T14:15:26.135+01:00Exactly my problems, too, Button!Exactly my problems, too, Button!lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273483704912191189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-88794146568773548732019-08-10T14:14:47.877+01:002019-08-10T14:14:47.877+01:00I completely agree and love the way you've poi...I completely agree and love the way you've pointed out the holiday thing! I'd never thought of it that way....trying to work on it!!!lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273483704912191189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-79475348757880567572019-08-10T10:43:15.850+01:002019-08-10T10:43:15.850+01:00What a fantastic post. I wholeheartedly agree with...What a fantastic post. I wholeheartedly agree with you Sue. Simpler is much more relaxing for me too and I actually enjoy my decluttering sessions, especially when I can sell some of it! The rest benefits the CS :)Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-42874975366481119322019-08-10T08:15:57.608+01:002019-08-10T08:15:57.608+01:00I agree entirely. I need to declutter and can’t se...I agree entirely. I need to declutter and can’t seem to start. I find it difficult to let go of things and could do with a few tips. I love it best when we are away in our caravan and only take the things we need. When I get back home I am overwhelmed with all our stuff. I have got some of Mum and Dads stuff too which we never use. Help! (You might see this message three times Sue) not sure what I am doing as I don’t have a blog or comment much. Carol.buttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568570439630414480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-61174234071802222352019-08-10T07:42:06.688+01:002019-08-10T07:42:06.688+01:00What a lovely post Sue, you are so right.
Do you k...What a lovely post Sue, you are so right.<br />Do you know the only time I really chill out is when I am on holiday, it just makes sense that having all this "stuff" we own does weigh our minds down. When we go out on a day out and visit all these old fashioned houses and see the simple way folk use to live I crave it so much more. Each day we are doing something to simplify life, I am simplifying my kitchen at the moment and my food stores.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-43012873330963275212019-08-10T07:13:06.055+01:002019-08-10T07:13:06.055+01:00You speak so much sense, sue. I feel just the same...You speak so much sense, sue. I feel just the same. Unfortunately my husband of 38 years holds onto stuff, even though he hasn't used it for decades. I find it terribly frustrating but have given up trying to throw stuff out that's his. Maybe one day he'll have an epiphany! 😉Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16093533351238991113noreply@blogger.com