Costume jewellery
Gold and silver jewellery
Silver items
Medals and militaria
Writing instruments,
Gold
Toys
Coins
Cameras
Masonic regalia
Pewter
Advertising signs
Antiques
Vintage homeware
Collectables
Watches
Glass
Ceramics
Furniture
Are you having a spring clear out
Have you been left too much stuff
There’s more to decluttering than simply creating a tidy space. Clearing your home offers a ton of mental and physical benefits, including improved sleep and greater creativity while simultaneously reducing stress and anxiety.
Whether your children have flown the nest or you are looking for a home that's easier to maintain, downsizing is a great opportunity for consolidating your trinkets.
Take your time
Give yourself plenty of time to clear items from each room. This will stop you from making any decisions you'll regret later down the line.
Consider your new layout
Smaller homes have less space for storage and furniture. So, with some planning, you can avoid transporting items you'll later dispose of.
Make 'yes' and 'no' piles
It's time to scrap that 'maybe' pile and make some decisions.
Have you sadly lost a loved one?
Grief is a journey that affects everyone differently and should never be rushed. Take your time
Begin the clearing process slowly, starting with the least sentimental items. For example, books can be set aside for a charity shop and clean towels for a local animal shelter.
Speak with friends and family
Find out if anybody has sentimental ties to any item and consider gifting them as a reminder of your loved one's presence.
Donate or sell
Find a way to dispose of unwanted items in a way your family member would appreciate, e.g. if they loved animals, donate some things to a local RSPCA charity shop.
There are millions of ways to fund your activities. But the simplest way to do this is by cashing in on unwanted vintage items that are collecting dust around your home.
Fancy having a go? Then here are our top tips for getting started:
Start with one room
Work your way from one side of a room to the other, checking inside all those nooks and crannies. Then, ask yourself when you last used each item.
The 'joy' test
Question whether each item you keep brings joy. If it doesn't, place it in that 'no' pile along with your other bits and bobs.