Been offline decluttering. With the new space, instead of building a winter reading nook in the bedroom, I made a sewing nook.
OMG. Best thing ever. I love it. But more on that another day.
In other news, I donated 7 bags of stuff on Tuesday and on Monday, tossed 10 bags of stuff.
In other, other news, dig my new heart waffle maker. Cannot wait to try it. I love all things hearts so this is a year-round toy. Can't wait to make heart waffle cookies.
I'm fixin' to spend two more days decluttering. Hoping to be done by Saturday or Sunday. So at least by Monday. Which is four days. I can't count. That's five days. Math is hard.
Thanks for stopping in. Be back on Blogger as soon as I'm done sorting, tossing, donating and all that fun stuff.
❤️ Huggs & Bugs, Me.
Oh my gosh, I love your heart waffle maker! You can make cookies in it?? I would love the recipe, please! I am going to Amazon now to check it out. My old waffle maker blew up.
ReplyDeleteHey Ginny. I don't have a formula recipe I just take my own cookie dough, play with it to see what works and what doesn't and add it the waffle makes. Can make grilled cheeses too. All kinds of neat things like that. Even tater tot heart hashbrowns. Endless fun with a waffle maker.
DeleteGood to have a clean out and donate, lovely feeling of giving.
ReplyDeletelove your waffle tins they are just gorgeous.
Thanks, Margaret! Have a groovy week.
DeleteDear Ivy, I love to clean, organize and declutter.
ReplyDeleteI live your banner...and I love your sketches
Thanks, Linda. I like to do it by category and on today's docket, clothes! I ended up taking the full weekend off. Was lovely. How goes you?
DeleteHi, I am not posting or reading, but saw you pop up and this is the only way to communicate. good news on all the tossing and donating. I did that just after Christmas, love all the photos today, don't forget to show us the sewing nook when your done with everything. we are doing good, my calming drug is helping, I am working my way through all the things I never want to do, including I filed the taxes. and a lot of other things.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that you're not posting. But I understand the break away is also good too. Sewing nook is working well so far. Nice to have that little spot. Ah, taxes, yes, and all those things. I understand that for sure. Sooo glad that the calming medicine is working. Lovely news! Thank you for taking the time to share that with me ❤️
DeleteFun waffle maker.
ReplyDeleteAmazed you still have so much to declutter after you got rid of over half your stuff several years ago.
Hi Alex! That was can you believe it, about a decade ago now! Along with many new hobbies later. Waffle maker is a hit. Really fun. Leftovers air fry well too so that's a big bonus. Be a long time if ever, that this waffle maker gets donated. I just love it!
DeleteGood for you doing all that decluttering. That's a lot of stuff to toss and donate. I need to get motivated to do that here. Love the waffle maker. That's a fun new tool
ReplyDeleteHiYa Ann! This is small potatoes compared to back during The Great Declutter of 2016 - where 90 precent of my crap, went out the door in one way or another. This is a Ten-Year Re-Declutter of 2026 - just as fun but much simpler and smaller. Currently on a short break from putting all my clothes on the bed. Everything I own. Really fun though.
DeleteGood going on all the decluttering. You are making good progress.
ReplyDeleteHey Cheryl - Hope you're having a great year and saving bunches and bunches.
DeleteAwesome post!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's!
DeleteEnjoy those waffles!
ReplyDeleteOMG, Debra. They are so fun. And cute! So stinkin' cute.
DeleteAnd heart waffles for Valentine’s Day! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marie! Happy Valentine's!
DeleteHow do we seem to accumulate stuff, Ivy? That’s what I keep asking myself when going through my own stuff and this week have been doing the same as yourself. Enjoy making the heart-shaped treats and the red photos were perfect.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to read. What categories have you gone through? Today I'm doing clothes and am on a short break now with every bit of clothing I own, on the bed. I'll go back soon and pull out and place back everything I actually wear, next.
DeleteHow are you enjoying your declutter?
I did The Great Declutter of 2016 and that was HUGE. This, ten years later is much smaller and just as powerful to let go of. Really love that.
Donated 7 bags and tossed 10! Wow, you're on a roll!
ReplyDeleteHeart waffles? Or waffle hearts? Either way - cute and yum!
lololol on the heart waffles or waffle hearts!
DeleteI have to buckle down and do some decluttering myself.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. Great time to do it I find this time of year. Been a decade since The Great Declutter of 2016. Feels good to do a lighter take on that. Hope you have fun too doing yours. I love it when another round of crap leaves the house.
DeleteGood for you! Decluttering is good and sure does feel good to get done.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Mari. It really, really, really does. That feeling. So good.
DeleteIt's good to hear from you. Of, yes. You will enjoy the waffle maker! Your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandra. OMG. The waffle maker is crazy fun. Wishing you a good week ahead.
DeleteNice to hear from you. I wondered where you were.
ReplyDeleteHey Debby. Thanks for stopping in. Hope you had a yummy weekend.
DeleteWell done on the decluttering! I'm not very good at it but when I do, it's an awesome feeling!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanie. Where do you get tripped up the most?
DeleteGreat job on the decluttering! I LOVE the waffle maker.
ReplyDeleteHey Lori! Thanks. Really fun little toy. And the leftovers are reheating well in the air fryer.
DeleteHey Ivy...I love seeing your beautiful photos that you take with your macro lens. so perfect!! And that heart waffle maker...isn't it the cutest thing? Where did you find it? Your headers always make me happy...this one is perfect for Valentines and so cutie patootie.
ReplyDeleteHey Shug. Thanks for stopping in. Macro lens is a lot of fun. Where are you at with the new camera? Were you gonna get one for the graduation?
DeleteOMG on the heart waffle maker. I just love that thing. It's a DASH. They have it on their website and on Amazon. Sometimes Target has them, Kohls and I'm not sure where else. I got mine at Amazon. Crazy fun.
Cute waffle maker!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine. Hope you're having a great time with the new baby.
DeleteHow exciting to have a sewing space. I can't wait to read about it. and good for you to do such a big clean out. Have a great Valentine's Day and rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteIt's a true treat to have a space just for sewing. It's a small space and that's okay. It's a nice little bit of the world, to create neat things. Happy Valentine's Day to you Erika! ❤️
DeleteIvy- that is a MAJOR de-clutter!! Good for you... I love everything hearts too and your waffle maker should be lots of fun . Cute new heading for Valentine's Day and lovely photos. Happy Valentine's Day
ReplyDeleteHey Judee! Back during The Great Declutter of 2016, that was a BIGGGGGGG declutter of 90 percent of my stuff going out the door. This is nice too. Just a nice refresh of the whole place. Going through each category to ditch, donate, keep or upcycle. Happy Valentine's Day!
DeleteLove the waffle maker!! Good job on all the decluttering!
ReplyDeleteHey Kris. Great to see you. Much thanks ❤️
DeleteI do like your new header banner and all the photographs on your post.
ReplyDeleteI like the heart waffle maker - perfect for Valentines Day.
Keep on sorting, tossing, donating and all that fun stuff and see you again soon.
My good wishes.
All the best Jan
Thanks so much Jan! Heart waffle maker is fun. Hope you're having a wonderful February. My gosh, it's going quicky. Tooooo quickly.
DeleteI love the idea of a sewing nook! It feels so good to declutter. It's a good time of year to get that done. Love your waffle maker. I can imagine waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. Can I come over? :) x K
ReplyDeleteSure, come on by. I'll have the waffles ready! Made them twice so far and they reheat great in the air fryer too!
DeleteI found some heart shaped crumpets in the supermarket, and I've also been de-cluttering! Happy Smoochy day Ivy 😊
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so fun! Were they yummy? Excellent on the decluttering. Just finished clothes today. Whew. Feels goooood. Happy Decluttering to you, Polly.
DeleteYou are one busy lady. Love the hear waffle iron.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
The waffle iron is great. Have a great week, Jackie!
DeleteMy comments are disappearing on several blogs again, I like the waffle maker.
ReplyDeleteI double checked the folder and none were in there. I've had that happen to me too, River. Sorry it's happening again. Not fun.
DeleteYou are getting a lot done. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteThe heart shaped waffle maker—definitely a keeper.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
I'm plowing through but for sure didn't finish by today. Ended up taking the weekend off. Today though, did all the clothes. Feels gooooood! Happy Valentine's Day to you, Dixie!!
DeleteHappy Valentine’s Day ❤️🥳!
ReplyDeleteMay
Hi May. So nice to see you here. Hope you had a great Valentine's Day too! 🎃
DeleteGreat waffle iron!
ReplyDeleteAnd what I love most is your new sewing corner... and the decluttering of your clothes—I'm already dreaming of sewing a quilt from old clothes; I think that's absolutely wonderful. And that's the origin of patchwork and quilting, after all.
Have fun! Happy crafting and working!
I'm so happy!
Very cool on the dreaming of sewing a quilt from old clothes. Same! And bags. I'm into making all kinds of things right now. Got the decluttered upcycle clothes in two bags. 100 percent cotton and then the mixed fabrics. Gonna be fun. Excited to see what you come up with too.
DeleteLove the new heart waffle maker. bet you will have lots of fun with that. I have a pancake pan with emoji faces which is fun to play with too.
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the decluttering.
Enjoy your new sewing space and I look forward to seeing what you make. Have a great week, Ivy
Wishing you a wonderful week as well. Love that you have a pancake pan with emoji faces. What a hoot!
DeleteSounds like you have had a very productive time Ivy. It’s wonderful being able to clear things. Looking forward to seeing your heart waffle maker in action :)
ReplyDeleteReally is a good feeling, Denise. For sure. So far the waffle maker is a lot of fun.
DeleteYay for making a sewing corner happen; I see by your latest blog post you've been putting it to work already!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Hope you're having a yummy day!
DeleteSeven bags of stuff, good for you! So many people would love to have the things you donated. It's so nice to de-clutter and give away things that we no longer want or need. Love your Valentine ribbon, and your heart Valentine cookies sound delightful. I have been going through things too and sorting and giving away. But you spending four days on this project is really something. That's impressive and great of You!
ReplyDeleteHopefully those items find a good home. I ended up taking Saturday and Sunday off and then got back to it. More categories to get through but not today. Today, I sew! Are you enjoying getting rid of stuff too?
Deleteso much pretty love!! i had a waffle maker when my kids little, disney...mickey and minnie!! it must feel awesome to declutter that much stuff!! nice smoochy face!!
ReplyDeleteThose Disney ones sound like fun! I love a good declutter, Debbie. Back during The Great Declutter of 2026 I ditched sooooooo soooooo soooooo much stuff. This by comparison is small, yet still impactful. Just love it.
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