The Stuff of Family Life by Michelle Janning

The 411:

I  am a keeper of things! Mostly things pertaining to my family life.  My parents, my childhood, and my children. Throwing away things that I feel make up who I am as a person. The photo of the dress my mother wanted me to wear at my wedding, mom's journal, love notes and cards from old boyfriends, any card or letter a friend mailed to me over the years, notes and art work from my kids. These are the things I cannot imagine ever tossing. I am less sentimental than I used to be due to life making me a bit harder than I used to be but still need to keep certain items. I was hoping this book would help me figure out a better way to deal with tossing things away in a way to downsize.  The book mostly reminded me why the things I hold onto mean so much to me. 

It was interesting to read what each piece in our home says about us and the image we are putting out there. How the way we place our furniture and many more uses the dining room table have other than just eating. Glad to see it is not just my family. 

Definitely a fascinating read.