01/13/2026
Collections vs. multiples
Collections can appear as multiples. A curated collection makes us happy which is not always the case with multiples.
Practically speaking, this client had more mugs than needed for day to day or even a giant hot cocoa party, but they are a special collection that makes her happy.
When you come across multiples that aren't a curated collection, think through the scenarios to figure out the most that could possibly be needed. Sometimes we stock up on items to delay tasks we don't particularly like to do...like eating up leftovers and cleaning out the fridge. So we buy lots of tools for procrastination. Procrastination usually leads to feelings of anxiety and dread and turning mole hills into mountains. Food storage containers and underwear are common procrastination multiples.😘
Sometimes we have multiples because shopping gives us a short-lived dopamine hit.😏 The item might not really be needed or bring us long term esthetic joy.
Often clutter and excess cause us to have multiples without realizing it. We lose things and buy them again. 🙃 This is why curating by category helps to wrangle all the duplicates to take inventory.
There were multiple food storage containers in this kitchen. Many more than were needed for leftovers after even the biggest of all Thanksgiving meals. In letting go of the procrastination multiples in her kitchen, she prioritized the mug collection that make her coffee and tea time happy...and when our clients dwell happily, it makes us happy too.❤️
