You Binged on Ceramic Animals, Vases and Coffee Table Books
The Mishap:
You've never met a porcelain bird you didn't like. Or a Sherlock-worthy magnifying glass. Or a Freshly-Cut-Grass-on-a-Dewy-Morning-scented candle.
How It Can Help You:
Myquillyn Smith, author of The Nesting Place, suggests "quieting the room"—taking an afternoon to remove every accessory and small piece of furniture, hiding them from sight for 24 hours. For the next day, evaluate what you do—and don't—like about the bare space. This can help you see if you're buying a bunch of extras to overcompensate for something bigger, like dated furniture or the yellowed-teeth shade of your "off-white" walls. Identifying the big problem that's now exposed can help you cut back on adding more clutter—and make the real change that will help you fall in love with the room all over again.
Source: Oprah
