tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post4086900002126693506..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: some of my 'joyful' clutter...Rianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-49382756737232291972023-02-21T06:02:55.154-08:002023-02-21T06:02:55.154-08:00I can tell that, Anni from your posts and pictures...I can tell that, Anni from your posts and pictures. Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-19048015522899504022023-02-21T06:02:09.599-08:002023-02-21T06:02:09.599-08:00Oh, I agree, Tabor... seeing them and remembering ...Oh, I agree, Tabor... seeing them and remembering how and where you got them will make you smile... and that's worth a dusting any day.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-14529759992203419012023-02-21T06:00:33.908-08:002023-02-21T06:00:33.908-08:00Kay, ,maybe we should make sure that someone knows...Kay, ,maybe we should make sure that someone knows the story behind those odds and ends... before they are tossed or donated?Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-26074546138379893892023-02-21T04:58:55.530-08:002023-02-21T04:58:55.530-08:00And joyful treasures they are! It all brings a sm...And joyful treasures they are! It all brings a smile to my face as I peruse the shelves.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-23914724135965467462023-02-20T04:44:02.593-08:002023-02-20T04:44:02.593-08:00I have collected turtle knick knacks over the year...I have collected turtle knick knacks over the years, but really need to get them out of their box to enjoy. I do not want them on a shelf to dust, but must think of some container that gives them the light of day. I think what brings us joy is so important, in these awful times.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053208644196545549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-55022543374089352472023-02-19T21:45:36.944-08:002023-02-19T21:45:36.944-08:00I know what you mean. We have a library bookcase t...I know what you mean. We have a library bookcase that is FULL of odds and ends that got collected through the years. They each have a story. And like you, once we're gone, they'll probably be tossed or donated.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-43002785522667800192023-02-18T20:01:51.452-08:002023-02-18T20:01:51.452-08:00I agree, Olga... if it makes you smile, keep it ar...I agree, Olga... if it makes you smile, keep it around.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-54057654812319316672023-02-18T10:02:49.513-08:002023-02-18T10:02:49.513-08:00I do have little things on shelves and window sill...I do have little things on shelves and window sills all through the house. It's important to have as many smiles a day as possible.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-80174186452717851332023-02-18T08:24:41.954-08:002023-02-18T08:24:41.954-08:00That's one of the things I'm trying to use...That's one of the things I'm trying to use as motivation, Mae... if it's been hiding away for years, either display it or find another home for it.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-85105029230737912322023-02-18T08:23:13.238-08:002023-02-18T08:23:13.238-08:00Oh Kim, I need to 'declutter in earnest'.....Oh Kim, I need to 'declutter in earnest'... but not necessarily this bookcase.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-24301040737205763392023-02-18T08:21:41.749-08:002023-02-18T08:21:41.749-08:00Thanks, Debbie. I intend to keep them... or give s...Thanks, Debbie. I intend to keep them... or give some to friends. When I was making them at the studio, I sold some at our art sales and I had one lady that collected them. I hope they brought her joy...Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-50624895543436109692023-02-18T06:49:00.505-08:002023-02-18T06:49:00.505-08:00The little pottery animals are adorable, I can rea...The little pottery animals are adorable, I can readily see why they bring you much joy. I have a few things in my china cabinet that are special to me. I brought out my mom's bulldog and put it on display just the other day. Otherwise it just hides in the cabinet.Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-54367099529259598282023-02-18T02:51:20.849-08:002023-02-18T02:51:20.849-08:00I, too, love your 'joyful clutter'. Especi...I, too, love your 'joyful clutter'. Especially the critters you've made. You ARE talented!<br /><br />I don't really collect anything, for space and cleaning reasons (oh, how I detest dusting), though I used to more so up until my early 40s. That's when I started decluttering in earnest, though that seems to be never-ending. I do have lots of seasonal decor stored away in giant tote boxes, however, because that's one of my weaknesses. Michael's floral on sale. Lol. Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-5710012259741766322023-02-17T21:42:18.200-08:002023-02-17T21:42:18.200-08:00if these things bring you joy you should keep them...if these things bring you joy you should keep them!! that's a sweet chicken collection!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-74523484944000518722023-02-17T19:55:54.450-08:002023-02-17T19:55:54.450-08:00Yes, my Cheeky Chickens still make me smile... and...Yes, my Cheeky Chickens still make me smile... and yes, dusting all the little buggers takes time - but I don't mind (and don't do it that often).Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-39080182561740618332023-02-17T17:12:16.709-08:002023-02-17T17:12:16.709-08:00I remember so much of this art, as you made or col...I remember so much of this art, as you made or collected it over the years. The cheeky chickens, the kissing dolphins, the little fox. I can see the joy it brings.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-73813390834247902422023-02-17T14:59:29.990-08:002023-02-17T14:59:29.990-08:00I love your cheeky chickens and received some as a...I love your cheeky chickens and received some as a gift from you years ago. I love seeing all the fun things you have created! You are very talented, friend. I don't have anything like that on my own shelves because of the need to dust them all the time! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-33219942592241212852023-02-17T14:20:36.756-08:002023-02-17T14:20:36.756-08:00Thanks, Dug. You are kind. Goes to show that every...Thanks, Dug. You are kind. Goes to show that everything has value (even if it's not $)... if it speaks to your heart.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-60355178852047985592023-02-17T13:46:10.702-08:002023-02-17T13:46:10.702-08:00Rian, this was so fun to look at--thank you for sh...Rian, this was so fun to look at--thank you for sharing your joyful clutter, you're very talented! I think if I had something like this in my own house, I'd be more young at heart like yourself. :^) This really is a fine collection.ApacheDughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520433539816634566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-45604874419639915462023-02-17T13:26:41.426-08:002023-02-17T13:26:41.426-08:00Me too!Me too!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-61190230599281637022023-02-17T11:35:42.676-08:002023-02-17T11:35:42.676-08:00Those chickens remind me of Spring! And I love Spr...Those chickens remind me of Spring! And I love Spring! Miss Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691152819794851137noreply@blogger.com