Collections

As a wannabe minimalist, I have more collections than I would like to admit. Over time, I have collected things both intentionally (i.e. cookbooks, fabrics, stationary) and unintentionally (i.e. miscellaneous papers and articles, notebooks, various nostalgic items, and a whole host of hobby "accessories" that I never ended up using). I like projects, and have a closet full of beads, stamps, and scrapbooks to prove it!

Having recently moved into a house, I now have more room than ever for material possessions. And yet, the tranquility of the uncluttered space has me determined to stop buying things and better appreciate what I already have. A simple, peaceful home has made me want for a lot less. There is a button pinned into my cubicle wall that says "do small things with great love." That has proven to be the recipe for happiness in my life. Thus, my next project will be one that REduces, instead of PROduces - I aim to go through all of my hobby supplies and only keep what I truly love.

Another piece of this realization resulted from noticing just how passionately I feel about the smallest of my hobbies - embroidery. I've never really aspired to embroider well - just enjoyed the act of embroidering, and the way that embroidery is so imperfect and heartfelt and human. It is a perfect example of how much vibrance and love can come from something so little. Wondering what I'm talking about? Scroll through this site: Feeling Stitchy.