The Urge to Purge
By Arianne Cohen
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the January 2007 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine 
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Purging "You should own nothing that is not useful, beautiful, or loved," says Izsak. If a tchotchke can't pass this test, out it goes. Prevention: When a new tchotchke comes in, Kosloff suggests immediately rejecting it if you already own something similar. Keep only the little objects you'll use (a vase, a pretty bowl) or that are uniquely meaningful (a handmade gift or travel memento). |
