Some might remember this letter tray from an earlier post...What was originally just a nice display has now developed into a sort of to do list. It's where I put lost buttons in need of re-sewing, charms I mean to do something with or photos I want to remember to admire on a daily basis. Basically I'm thinking I'll put anything small up here, that needs remembering and over time it'll become a little library of "thoughts."
Instead of having to find a suitable mismatched button, I'll know right where I put the matching one! This will also save me the trouble of configuring a back up outfit when I can't think of anything but the skirt in need of mending. Have I ever mentioned that virtually ALL of my mending occurs three minutes before I'm supposed to walk out the door?? Yeah. There I am, sporting half an outfit, frantically sewing on the end of my bed, when I could just throw on pair of jeans and tee shirt like a normal person.
But back to the tray... I'm always really interested in clutter. I certainly don't like messes, but there's something to the little chatchkas we humans collect. Every home seems to have some, whether its refrigerator magnets, tiny toys, rocks & shells, or even "real art." Imagine.
I'm also really interested in people's inability to deal with their clutter. In other words, organization, or lack thereof. In my world, what might look like a simple pile, actually has a lot of rhyme and reason to it. I think this is the difference between a mess and a display, the intention. I love the idea of turning a bad habit, or organizing weakness, into display. My idea for someone who is always throwing clothes on the floor, is to throw them on the wall instead. Install a grid of hooks, or even just long nails, and stuff your clothes up there instead. Sure it'll look like a pot of spaghetti clothes... but you'll have room to walk, you won't have to take the precious time to put them away and over time, it might end up looking kinda cool up there.
So here are all the thoughts so far in my tray:
This stack of British coins looked so beautiful against the dark wood, I just want to regularly admire it. I love the detailed edges... how come our coins aren't as cool?? Also, I might want to design something based off of these patterns.
A squid and my handsome Grandpa in his navy uniform!! I miss you!
A map box I need to find a new chain for and scented green tea oil to liven up my draw papers!
A little lost tree bird checking things out, a broken pin that needs fixing or a new life and green thread that is just pretty.
Two charms that need chains and a "G" typewriter key for the pair of initial cuff links I owe my friend Garth.
4 comments:
This entry brought me to tears today. I just let go of hundreds of books without so much as a whimper, but I can't throw away that pink Barbie doll shoe that has been without its mate for 20 years!
i love these little scenes.
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ok, first of all, i LOVE what you're doing with the type tray and i need to track one down now too! and second, i totally had the same idea about the hooks on the wall! because i am a total clothes-thrower, and everything ends up on the floor. of course i still have never done it, but when i own my own house i fully intend to.
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