Letting go of a beloved object or furniture item can be tough. Here’s how to reframe the decision — and find a new home for that heirloom.
Despite its sentimental value, after 25 years, this tapestry no longer fit this home’s evolving décor. Today, I am going to try to lead by example, which is pretty funny as I am neither a leader nor a good example-setter. But as the hero of this story, I believe I am both.that no longer serves you. Maybe it’s outdated. Maybe it takes up space you could put to better use. Maybe you’ve simply moved on.
Fast forward to 2024. I looked at my dining room with fresh eyes and realized my tastes have changed. Yes, the tapestry takes me back to that charming rainy day in France, and yes, I’ve endowed the piece with sentimental meaning. But that is not a reason to cling. She did some research to figure out its value on today’s market. She found the same tapestry for sale on an antique dealer’s site for 1450 Euro . She found another listed for $500, and another that sold at auction for just $50.
Going through all this made me think about the key reasons we cling — and how to debunk them. Maybe this will help you let go, too:You don’t know what it’s worth: Market value is discoverable. Kuhl likes to use the phone app, Google Lens, to find out what items are selling for on today’s market and where. In the used furniture market, let selling price, not listing price guide you.
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