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piddyprints

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1. Yes!

Reply to LiberalLoner (Original post)

Wed Jun 4, 2025, 05:22 PM

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My husband is a pack rat, so it is a constant tension. I have been going through closets and cabinets since the hurricane last year, and it feels great! He's also more willing to get rid of things when he knows there's a need.

We don't have an art studio, but I get it. I find that clutter stresses me.

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I've been organizing and cleaning my art studio space, and reducing unwanted clutter, and it gives me such a peaceful [View all] LiberalLoner Wednesday OP

Yes! piddyprints Wednesday #1

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. I do think clutter is a stressor, especially when we can see it. LiberalLoner Wednesday #6

YES! Jilly_in_VA Wednesday #2

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. That sounds like you are making great progress and so many people will be thrilled to LiberalLoner Wednesday #7

Yes! SheltieLover Wednesday #3

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. I have been experiencing frustration though with my MS fatigue problem. I think back LiberalLoner Wednesday #8

Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover Wednesday #20

Thank you so much! I just have to accept reality...💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Wednesday #21

We all do. SheltieLover Wednesday #22

Definitely! A friend said it was because it gives you a sense of spooky3 Wednesday #4

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. That's interesting and makes a lot of sense! LiberalLoner Wednesday #9

Great to do an art clean out. FalloutShelter Wednesday #5

Thank you so much for your reply! 💙💙💙. I'm finding that reducing clutter and having all my supplies put away LiberalLoner Wednesday #10

Understood... FalloutShelter Wednesday #14

Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Wednesday #19

Yes👍 ... anciano Wednesday #11

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. That sounds like a very peaceful way to live! LiberalLoner Wednesday #12

recently got rid of all my supplies and materials, now working on disposal of finished products. Not doing it msongs Wednesday #13

Thank you for your reply! 💙💙💙. And I totally agree with you, it's the act of creating that is satisfying, the end LiberalLoner Wednesday #15

P.S. I hope you are still able to do something creative, that brings you joy, even if it's just a little drawing or LiberalLoner Wednesday #16

I write songs and still print giclees of my photos/art as needed. just on demand, not as inventory nt msongs Wednesday #17

That's wonderful! 😍😍😍💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Wednesday #18

Absolutely! OldBaldy1701E Sunday #23

I find organizing a little bit here and a little bit there, doesn't feel like such a huge task 💙💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Sunday #24