So, how did you go with the first week of the Xmas Xclutter Challenge? You can see my box of “smalls” themed items above. I did a complete clear out of all of my smalls drawers, it’s amazing how much space I have there now. I also cleared out my “nails” drawer to get rid of a couple of complete sets of false nails that I know I am not going to use.

Now, clearly I cannot get rid of used knickers to a charity shop, so those go in the ordinary rubbish. But perfectly good socks (seriously how many pairs of socks do I own???) and bras can go to charity.

Enough socks to do no sock laundry for two months!

In searching for places I could take my stuff I came across a very useful website. Changeworks includes a very useful map of all of the charity shops in Edinburgh and tells you what kind of donations they accept and what kind of things they sell.

And so it’s on to week 2 of the challenge –

Today’s challenge theme is Outside

Last week we tackled your smalls, and for me that meant underwear. So this week it’s outside – outside clothes or outerwear, shoes, that old camping gear you haven’t used or even cleaned since the last muddy festival or even the stuff in your garden shed.

Once again I’m looking forward to seeing your pictures and to having less stuff myself!