Boundaries And Generational Clutter
Want Grandma’s crystal vase? How about that bedroom set that’s been sitting in your parents’ basement for decades?
Generational clutter comprises All. The. Things. that your elder relatives currently possess but want to pass onto you.
On today’s short-ish episode I’m answering a listener’s question on how to deal with generational clutter with grace (while still upholding your boundaries).
Here’s a preview:
[2:30] 3 varying attachment styles; plus: how different generations view “stuff”
[5:45] Defining the role of the family curator (and how to prevent yourself from becoming one)
[6:45] How, where, and why boundaries come into play
[12:00] 4 steps to managing generational clutter (and staving off interpersonal conflict)
Resources mentioned:
- Episode #092: Sentimental Clutter Cleaning
- Episode #091: 7 Declutter Tips For Tackling Sentimental Items
- Episode #212: 5 Questions That Determine An Item’s Potential
- Get in touch! Email Stephanie at MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com
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One thought on “Boundaries And Generational Clutter”
I am at the tail end of the boomer generation and I have a very mixed decorating style. I definitely find beauty in old, well made items and often prefer them to the short lifecycle of most new items. I am nostalgic, but dislike clutter. Stark homes however, lack warmth (in my opinion). I will accept something only if I like and want it. But what the heck does one do with large family oil paintings portraits? They are beautiful, expensive, and meaningful, but a museum might me needed to house them. Thoughts?
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