"Amanda is great to work with. We work on what I want to, when I want to. She gives me tips and tools, but really I am in control of what's going on in my home, with my clutter, and how I am to handle it. The process is really working. She can see how I've learned and applied the systems on my own."
When my clients come across something special that they want to keep but not necessarily display or interact with, I suggest we start a Memorabilia Box. Like a treasure chest, it's a safe place to keep precious items rather than tucking them in random places around the house where they can get lost.
Some items that I have seen placed in various Memorabilia Boxes:
- Newspaper articles
- Cards from special people or from special occassions
- Souvenir pins
- Photos
- Children's artwork
- Awards and plaques
- Fur from a beloved pet
- Diaries
The box itself can be anything from a cardboard box in the closet to a decorative box out on display. Ideally, your Memorabilia Box is stored somewhere in arm's reach so that when you have something to add (or want to take a walk down memory lane), it is easily accessible.
Keep in mind that this is a box for special items, not just items that don't have a home. When you go through your memorabilia box, you want to find your treasures, not just junk.