And of course, just because I'm cleaning out doesn't mean I'm throwing out! I'm donating, selling, recycling, and giving it away. Just because I'm done with it or don't need it anymore doesn't mean there isn't someone out there who does need it or could use it! I have a huge pile ready for the big spring garage sale. I gave away a pile of cookbooks. And I'm taking my old rollerblades to Play It Again Sports.
Everyone should be more conscious of the waste in their own homes. Think before you throw it away. There may be someone who needs it. Look in your local paper to see who is accepting donations. The Boy Scouts were taking old phonebooks and newspapers in my area. Look online there are a whole bunch of web sites that help you recycle old phones, ink cartridges, and etc.
And speaking of recycling - I found "my people"! I recently met this fabulous lady who introduced me to a really cool shop in downtown Lancaster - Lancaster Creative Reuse!
They sell, at really low prices, donated craft supplies. Everything from fabric, yarn, jewelry, paint, pencils, craft kits, and even fishing lures to plastic supply boxes to beads. I bought two really funky tablecloths! I even spotted a box of men's ties! What makes the shop extra cool is it's in the Old Stahr Armory. A repurposed building! How cool is that?! Theater of the Seven Sisters is also located there. There are local artists' work hanging in the hallways. A really cool, inspiring place. So in my whole house purging I'm sure I'll find some stuff to donate to Lancaster Creative Reuse! Or if I find something I just can't figure out what to do with....
I did figure out what to do with this old needlepoint chair seat cover. It's lined with vintage
fabric and has a vintage button.
