Minimal Continued...

I wouldn't say that I adhered to the rules of this
challenge, but I didn't really dismiss the whole thing either.

I've been slowly amassing a pile of items
to donate to Goodwill, and thrown away/recycled
a fair amount of things as well.  I didn't go along with the
certain number each day but tackled different areas
of the house and got rid of the unnecessary.

Some of the items for donation are:
*2 coats
*a huge bag of clothes
*rice cooker
*cupcake stand
*boots
*decorative pillows
*purses
*books

Some of the items I trashed/recycled:
*Cards (I hoard way too many of these, it was time to let some go)
*Numerous clothes/accessories that were way past their prime
*Sketches and studio junk.

The husband and I have decided that we'll continue to add to the pile
for the rest of March, and then take it all over to Goodwill in April.
It will feel like some serious spring cleaning once that pile goes!

The biggest things I've gotten out of this so far are:
- I own A LOT of stuff
-I need to start using what I already have

So in this next phase of the project I'll continue to subtract,
but I'm also making a point to be more mindful about
using the things that I already have.  (especially art supplies and
kitchen ingredients)

Has anyone else been doing the minimalist challenge?
How has it been working for you?