This list here might seem like a lot to some or not much to others, but for me for right now it is just the right amount.
Every item I currently have sparks joy and makes me happy to have it. I may purge out more in the future when/if a piece no longer suits me or whatever, but it feels a lot nicer to open my dresser or my closet, to walk into a room and see items that I enjoy/make use of.
Now, I made this list from memory and on a lark. I was intrigued by the idea of people counting their items. As I have stated multiple times for me it was never about a certain number to reach, but for a general feeling of yep, this feels right.
Things may need to be replaced or just not useful and happily let go of; life is constantly changing and not stagnant after all.
I am married and my hubby and I of course are equal in our shared stuff. I included mostly things that were personally purchased & used by me and didn’t include shared stuff cause hey I’m the blogger here so I can make the rules. 🙂
Thus I don’t include stuff like our couch, shared kitchen stuffs, items for our fur-baby, you get the idea.
This post is the last in my 5 part series on minimalism. I hope that you gain some value from having read this series and let me know all about YOUR journey into minimalism too! I would love to hear from you! <3
So, for those curious, here is my list of items that I personally own/lay claim to:
1. Glasses (daily) and back up glasses x2
2. Artwork pieces
3. Glasses Case x2 (Alice in Wonderland & Coach)
4. Wedding Band/Ring(s) (daily)
5. Black boots (daily Fall/Winter)
6. Black Flats (daily Spring/Summer)
7. Beige Flats
8. Sneakers (Outdoor stuff)
9. Winter Boots (Waterproof)
10. Flip-flops
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11. “Hakuna Matata” necklace (Made by a friend)
12. Typewriter pendant
13. Black hills gold hearts
14. Black Watch
15. “Keep Calm & Read On” bracelet (From Mom, can’t wear, too big, pretty and makes me smile regardless)
16. Decorative Teacup/Jewelry holder
17. Fleeces (Grouping: “LPT” Columbia, Red/Black Checked, Red/Black Checked)
18. Fireproof safe (for really important paperwork)
19. Bicycle et all (Grouping: helmet, riding gloves, reflectors etc)
20. Dresses (Grouping: Sweater Dress-Grey,  Spring Floral, Brown w/polka dots)
21. Black Comfy reading chair w/personalized pillow on it
22. Black Ottoman (which doubles to hold all important paperwork)
23. Cell Phone + Case
24. Cell Phone & Kindle Charger
25. Kindle + Case
26. Tablet (w/case)
27. Tower Computer
28. Typewriter Mouse pad/Black under mouse pad wrist rest (gift)
29. Nikon D40x Camera et all (bag, accessories, cords for)
30. Alice in Wonderland Tarot set and Namaste box/case
31. Eiffle Tower gold scissors
32. Pink and black polka dot post-its
33. Pen(s) (Grouping)
34. Paper Clips/Tape (Grouping)
35. Hair Dryer +Hair Brush + Hair ties (Grouping)
36. Card Holder (Gift from hubby)
37. Cards (Grouping: Drivers, Library, Bank etc)
38. Bubba mug (daily for work)
39. Small gifts from hubby (“Treasure chest” doodled on container, hand-sewn with a rose felt holder, drawings etc.)
40. Socks (Grouping)
41. Underwear (Grouping)
42. Bras (Grouping, all underwire free)
43. Writing Desk
44. Folding Chair/Back Support thing for chair
45. Umbrellas (Grouping: Collapsible “Stamp” one for car, Multi-colored hearts one for purse, red/black non-collapsible)
46. Black book case-main
47. Black book case-small
48. Seward travel trunk
49. Lamp w/lamp shade
50. Himalayan Salt Lamps (Grouping)
52. Fox lunch bag/tote
52. Purse (Work)
53. Winter Black “Guess” leather coat w/faux fur
54. Navy Blue pea coat Spring/FallÂ
55. Green “ski” winter jacket (gift from sister)
56. Gift Wrap rolls (silver w/polka dots, floral)
57. Gift Bags/tissue/bubble wrap/holder (grouping)
58. Board Games (Grouping: 3 Monopoly, Scrabble, and Risk)
59. Make up Case (Pink with Black Polka dots from Mom)
60. Make Up (Grouping; which I only have maybe 15 items total including brushes, mostly E.L.F. products)
61. Flower crown headband (From Ren Faire)
62. Daily care stuffs (Grouping: Like Face Wash, Body Wash, Shampoo/Conditioner, etc)
63. Towels (Grouping: 3 big and 2 washcloth)
64. Thin notebook(s) (Grouping-Floral, lines, and “moleskin”)
65. Photo albums, Frame set for our wall, + photos (Grouping: 3-black main, fox/friends, wedding)
66. “Monster” backpack
67. Weekend bag(s) (Grouping: “Guitar” purse and black “frill” cross-body bag)
68. Work Out Clothes (Grouping)
69. Yoga Mat
70. Handheld Weight Set-8 lbs
71. Handheld Weight Set-15 lbs
72. Writing/Pen Pal Supplies-paper, cards, stamps etc. (Grouping)
73. Address book (personalized gift from friend)
74. Essential Oils (Grouping)
75. Bath Salts/Epsom (Grouping)
76. Nail Kit (Grouping)
77. First Aid Kit (Grouping)
78. Medications (daily and emergency) (grouping)
79. Buddha slide top holder-silver
80. Buddha bank (gift from friend)
81. Buddha statue (on main bookcase)
82. Mini night lamp on bedside/dresser top
83. Bedside 3 drawer dresser
84. Cloth Bag(s) (Grouping: Zip “Neverland”, polka dot one for library books, beige, ones for groceries)
85. Holiday decorations (Grouping: including our “Santa” hats, Charlie Brown mini tree)
86. Mini Owl trunk
87. Caboodles pink with black lace case for glasses/eye care stuffs
88. Stuffed animals x2 (“Mr. Chess” Cheshire cat and “Icicle” Penguin)
89. Bed et all (Grouping: Sheets, Mattress, pillow, etc.)
90. Xbox One et all (Grouping: controller, wires, headset etc)
91. Headphones w/mic (use with phone)
92. Decorative baskets for bookcase (Grouping)
93. “Majesty” zip holder (Grouping: for chapstick, hand lotion, medications)
94. Bookmarks (Grouping: HP Hermione quote one, Hocus Pocus one, and For “Fox Sake” one)
95. Work Clothes (Grouping)
96. Casual Clothes (Grouping)
97. PJs (Grouping)
98. Battery charge pack-portable (pink) (gift from hubby)
99. Hats + Gloves (Winter Cheshire cat, baseball grey, baseball red w/logo, gloves, etc.)
100. Books (Grouping) (29 of them, 30 as of October. See my post about the books I own for the titles/authors list.)
- “Odd Birds” by: Ian Harding
- “Within Walking Distance: Creating Livable Communities for All” by Philip Langdon
Categories: Writing
Tags: Minimalism