The thought of having a capsule wardrobe both excites and terrifies me.
I look at my closet every day and though I've already gotten rid of lots of stuff, there's still more to go. I think I'm figuring out that I got rid of all the stuff I didn't like—now comes the more difficult part. Parting with items I like from the items I absolutely love.
When Trace and I decided to buy the little house we were renting, that was when I knew there had to be a lifestyle change. When we were in the little Poplar apartments, we rented a storage unit. When we first moved into the house, we weren't sure what we could part with because if we bought another, bigger house, how would we know what we'd need?
So now, we're here. A year into owning our home and much better off. I've stopped nesting, trying to fill the home with things and colors for just a semblance of touch from Joanna Gaines. Even then I was unhappy, because nothing I was buying was making my house feel more home-y. And it was because the style was all wrong and I didn't want to go through $30-50K in renovating.
So I stopped buying things that I liked, and started really thinking about things I like and how they suit the house we're in. Even if I liked something, if it didn't fit in the house anywhere, I've had to walk away. Do you know how hard that is? To walk away from something you like? Phew. But I'm better for it.
Now if I could just take that lesson and translate it into my wardrobe. I've made a good start. I said goodbye to all the clothes I will never fit into again. I've said goodbye to the items I bought on clearance for the sake of a good deal, but never wore. And over the last year I've paid more attention to pieces that can go with other items. My closet has made a change from lots of bright colors to more neutrals—tan, oatmeal, black, sage.
This is my goal: to not have to fight with anything to get anywhere in my closet. Aaaah, doesn't that sound wonderful? No pushing pants I haven't worn to the side, no folded t-shirts falling on me... That's my dream. It's also the dream for my house, too. With blankets, bedding, cups, appliances. I want this life to fit into this house. Lord knows I love a good challenge. I want to know I can live with less and be happy with less...that things aren't what bring me joy. Plus, less to mess with means more time and money for other things. I just want to find a balance. I'd love to have a simple wardrobe and a simple, but still beautiful, house that when people come over they feel like it's an open, un-congested space with room for lots of love.
I wonder how long it will take to get me there.
