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2 years ago

25 years ago when we moved into our home, I bought these panels which I hung on the wall going up the stairs. Of course, my taste has changed over the years, and I am not sure if I want to keep them any longer or to repurpose them somehow. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Comments (16)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I think maybe you're not in love any more?

    Not a sin to donate. Usually, when we have to ask? We're no longer hung up on what we are asking about: )

  • 2 years ago

    Sell them on ebay, or post them on Facebook Buy Nothing. I don't know how ebay works, but if you need more info on the other, let me know. Not my taste either, but you never know who might like them.

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you for your responses! I think you are right, I am not in love with them any longer.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Move on with your new style.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Or just store them in the attic or basement. You might change your mind again!

  • PRO
    2 years ago
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    Oh!! Horrors ! Please do not store in attic or basement. If you've had them for 25 years.......they owe you nothing: )

    Out of sight is out of mind, and it's either trash..or treasure. If you waffle...can't decide? It's someone ELSE's treasure!!

    ( someday? your kids will thank you !!?)

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    Haha, Jan, I get it. But if you're not totally sure, then the attic or basement is a kind of halfway house for those kinds of items. Just make sure that you clear out those spots on a regular basis so the stuff doesn't pile up.

  • 2 years ago

    If you can find a "made in china" label, then just donate to a local thrift store that raises money for local charities.

  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    "Just make sure that you clear out those spots on a regular basis so the stuff doesn't pile up."

    Yeah..........................?

    lol!!! That's the problem! The basement and attic are never a "halfway" and I have 33 years of moving people here to there to prove it. Unless it's to the "home of absolute last resort?"

    It goes into the NEXT attic or basement..........: ) I am a witness. Or the kids laugh through the tears as it goes into a dumpster.

  • 2 years ago

    I agree with Diana, to a degree. I think it’s okay to save things for a while. However, set a time limit. Put a reminder in your phone for not more than a few months. In my case, I end up donating about 90% of that stuff.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I'm sure that's the case for most people. I am not most people. I am very organized and disciplined, so that works for me. I like the time limit idea, Connecticut.

  • 2 years ago

    Thanks to everyone for your comments. When I’m sitting in my living room, I can see this wall leading upstairs. I’ve thought about a gallery wall, but I have one on the 2nd floor. I contemplated a grouping of mirrors but worry I’ll accidentally knock one down…since I am such a clutz (spelling?). Any ideas?

  • PRO
    2 years ago
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    Art...............: ) THREE prints related ? The sooner you donate those? The faster you will find something you love, and no there is no rush.

    I'm saying in as nice a way as possible, you can love something else. More.

    Do not put in the basement, unless you tell me you clean it out every. single. Spring.

    Before you answer? Ask yourself what else is down in the catacombs.....

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    IMO we all out grow things we loved at one time I think give them a way and get something you love now .

  • 2 years ago

    Lol…I will not put them up in my attic since I finally got it cleaned out and organized. I like the artwork idea….thanks!

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    I think it depends on if you have a repurpose idea already or if this is something you commonly do. I would save them but I always have a project. If you complete repurpose projects at the rate of twice a decade then I suggest you donate them.