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[Mominohio]

I look at a lot of Facebook decorating type groups, and have noticed that in many of the pictures people post of their decor, most don't seem to know when 'enough is enough'.

This is not meant to incite, because I catch myself doing it too. And in most pictures, I can see that people have laid a good foundation. 

For example, one page I visit, people post many pictures of their hutches. The pieces of furniture are beautiful, as are most of the things displayed. The problem comes when they don't know when to stop adding things. They will have a beautiful set of dinnerware/serveware displayed, but then overcrowd the piece with everything from glasses to candles to excessive garlands/picks to odd nick nacks that simply don't belong either in a hutch or don't coordinate with the primary items.

I see it in entertainment centers, curio cabinets and just in their home decor in general. The best way I have found to combat this is to photograph my rooms, and it stands out so easily. And I find it really easy to go into someone else's house and 'fix' the issue. I do it at my mom's quite often (she asks me to do it, so it's not like I'm stepping on any toes!).

Does anyone else have the tendency to see this everywhere they look, or, like me, catch themselves doing the same?

[chrystaltree]

I know  people who  I think have too much "stuff" in their homes or on display but I never thought of it as a problem.  It's just their style,which is different than mine.  I suppose there are people who would look at my decorating style and think it's too empty.  There's no right or wrong when it comes to things like this.

[lOVETOSHOP]

Yes, I've noticed this in my own home...too much clutter!  I've started paring down a lot of my knick-knacks and other decorative items that I feel are overwhelming my rooms.  For example, endtables with multiple items on them, kitchen counters with small appliances and other unnecessary items like unused vases, items like jars of honey, cans of catfood, etc. etc. being out in the open and adding to that cluttered look.  I'm trying to streamline and simpllify...to me it's much more pleasing to the eye!

[Desertdi]

I think I'm getting close to Fred Sanford...............(!!)

[Nataliesgramma]

I am a collector of Dept 56 and at this time of year almost everyone posts pictures of their 'villages' on FB and the sites dedicated to them. I feel that there is a point where you can have too much  to have a nice display.

I see people complain that they 'hate' putting it up anymore because it 'takes so long'.......I think when you have got to THAT point....you have too much.

[lolakimono]

@Mominohio

[Mominohio]

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@Desertdi wrote:

I think I'm getting close to Fred Sanford...............(!!)

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Oh dear! Bless your heart I don't wish that for you because I'm married to him. It isn't fun!!

[PamfromCT]

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@lolakimono wrote:

@Mominohio

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Now this is what I call the spirit of Christmas!  Hey, it's their home, and it makes them happy.  My home with what so many folks would call "full of stuff."  But to me my stuff is "treasures."  Except when I have to dust!  My kids have not decorated their homes with a lot of stuff.  Wonder why?  

[pommom]

I'm a minimalist, but really enjoy seeing other displays chock full of curios.

[jlkz]

@Mominohio

@lOVETOSHOP

I know what you mean about clutter.  I used to dread dusting time: picking up each item and cleaning it !

Over the last few years, I make it a point to go through each room quarterly and remove one item at least.  These get donated or given to someone who collects similar things.

No fear the room will be empty soon:  there's always something wonderful at Homegoods or Kirkland's !!!!