Letting go means deciding what to keep

good morning.

This may seem sudden, but I've been cleaning my house on and off since last November.

Rather than organizing or cleaning, it's a tidying up that consciously places letting go at the forefront.

When I write this, the words "danshari" or "minimalism" may come to mind, but I'm not one of them. I'm a big fan of things and existence. (And I'll continue to be!)

In this age of sharing, the aesthetic of not owning things is gradually becoming more and more prevalent in the public consciousness.

I continue to be fascinated by the presence of having something close at hand and having a tangible form.

There are things that have aged and have a sense of depth, and things made by unknown farmers and craftsmen of the past.

Some have been brought to life by contemporary artists, while others have come from across the ocean...

All of the choices in that category were good to me,

There is nothing that has faded or that I regret having.

I haven't been proactive in letting go of anything until now.

Since last year, I have been storing inventory for marine-related products at home, so I need more physical space.

I have some thoughts about how I should be lighter in my future housing situation and how I should try to avoid complicated relationships.

I felt the need to clarify things a bit, both materially and intellectually.

There wasn't any major incident, it just started out of nowhere.

However, there hasn't been much change in appearance.

Get rid of unnecessary costume cases and organize old papers.

As I passed on my precious things to my precious people,

As I was doing this, I realized that I wanted to determine what I wanted to leave behind in my future days.

The theory of tidying up, such as "how many things you can get rid of," is not important.

When you face the question of "what do you want to leave behind?", you feel a sense of curiosity about the scenery that awaits you.

Of course, what remains is

It's filled with things I've picked out from my favorite stores.

Things are precious after all, because they allow us to see the core values ​​that make up who we are today!

The works by Gray Wolf + Flower Shop Nishibeppu Shoten, which will soon be on display, also create a world throughout the space.

Their works have a mysterious presence that transforms the surrounding area into a storybook world. It's captivating.

There will also be a cafe hosted by Uguisu, Grain Rain, and Nana-san, so please check out the announcement post for details♪

It starts next Saturday~

So, have a light-hearted day today!

Rumi Nose