Constantly Edit Your Stuff

We've had a houseboat for the last six years, and it's been a wonderful way to spend our hot Southern weekends. We just sold it, and while we're ready for something else, spending a lot of time on a boat has certainly taught me to religiously edit our stuff. Every inch of space is important on a boat, and I've learned to carry this over to our home. William Morris, the founder of the Arts and Crafts furniture era, said everything is our home should be either useful or beautiful. I can add another category: sentimental. I just don't let myself get too carried away with the sentimental stuff. So, next time you're debating whether or not to keep something or let it go, ask yourself if it's useful or beautiful or maybe sentimental. If the answer is no, keep that item moving.