Survey #236 Full Response from Catherine
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| Describe a collection or category of items in your home that you’re worried might have crossed over into “too many” or “too much.” | Quilting fabric bias tape. I have more than I need for ten projects. |
| For the category or collection described above, what factor(s) contribute to your assessment of the stash as excessive? | I feel overwhelmed by the quantity of things that I have brought into the house. |
| For the category or collection described previously, what would you consider a reasonable limit? Your answer may take the form of a precise number, a volume of space, a budget, a time commitment, or any other metric that makes sense to you. Optional: Explain how you arrived at this answer. | There should only be enough for the projects you have started, not aspirational supplies. If it is a dream to use up all the supplies, you need to pair it down to what you will need in the short term. |
| Describe something that you keep in your space because it reminds you of a better time in your life or a fond memory, even though you might otherwise consider it unnecessary or excessive. | Saint's statues. I remember my Mom loving to have these around the house when she was alive. I have added to the collection when I think I have enough, but I wanted modern ones. I haven't let go of the traditional ones. |
| Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s). If we think that your question—and our answer—might be useful or instructive to The Clutter Fairy Weekly audience, we’ll share them in an upcoming episode. | I want to know more about how to manage asking family or friends for assistance when you really need help completing a decluttering project. I have found that I am doing this mainly on my own. My brother only will take things to drop off to Goodwill for me. As far as getting things sorted, he's not helped a bit. I guess being an accommodated guest in my house isn't important to him. |
| Future topics | Stopping the inflow of stuff into the house. Stopping the shopping addiction. |
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