Promoting Reuse is what we do!

Recycle furniture

Recycle, reuse Interiors By Consign – Promoting Reuse for nearly 30 years! According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Each year, Americans throw out more than 12 million tons of furniture, creating mountains of solid waste that have grown 450 percent since 1960. A lot of the waste has to do with the way furniture is…

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Rethinking Home – July 2020

South Huntsville Neighbors Magazine asked us to write about the trends we see in 2020 – especially in the time of pandemic and a state wide “Safer at Home” order. Read more here

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Donations: How to find a non profit

This is #9 of 10 Things to Expect when downsizing!   Inevitably when downsizing, there will be items that you will decide to donate. In previous articles we talked about options for furniture consignment. Even if you are able to gift or consign all of the furniture you longer want, you will have other items…

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Self-Storage Units Are A Temptation You Should Resist!

Resist Self Storage

Self-Storage Units Are A Temptation You Should Resist! This is #8 of 10 Things to Expect When Downsizing. See links to additional posts to the right or below. Often when people begin the process of downsizing the idea of renting a storage unit is tempting. When tasked with going through your own items or those…

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Collections Are Harder To Sell Than You think!

Collections are harder to sell than you think! This is #7 in the collection of 10 Things To Expect When Downsizing! See links to previous blog posts below or to the right. Lots of us love to collect items over time. Popular collections include stamps, baseball cards, coins, thimbles, spoons, plates, snow globes, glass wear,…

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The Antique Market is Struggling!

The Antique Market is Struggling! This is the 6th installment of 10 Things To Expect When Downsizing. See links to previous blog posts to the right and bottom of this post! 6) For a few years now furniture buying trends have been moving away from Antiques that have traditionally been a staple in most American…

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Your Mother’s Mid Century Modern Furniture Is Coming Back!

This is the 5th installment of 10 things To Expect When Downsizing. See Links to previous posts to the right and bottom of this article. 5) Your Mother’s Mid Century Modern furniture is coming back. TRUE! The demand for Mid Century Furniture is on the rise! For a few years now furniture buying trends have…

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China And Crystal And Silver – Oh My!

This is the fourth installment of 10 Things to Expect When Downsizing.  See the link to previous articles below and to the right!   4) China and Crystal and Silver – Oh my! This is another heartbreak! It is likely that you will have a hard time finding a new home for your fine china,…

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