Jobs for the Week: Decluttering Candles and Ornaments

If You Have 5 Minutes

• Quick scan: Walk through one room and look at the surfaces. Are there candles or ornaments you no longer notice, use, or love? Remove one or two to reassess later.

• Half-used candles: Identify any candles that are nearly finished, dusty, or scentless. If you're not planning to use them soon, it's time to let them go.

  
  

If You Have 30 Minutes

• Group and assess: Gather all candles and decorative items in one space. Group by type—tea lights, jars, figurines, vases—and decide what still suits your taste and home.

• Seasonal sort: Separate everyday decor from seasonal pieces. Store seasonal items together and neatly label the box for easy access next year.

  
  

If You Have Longer

• Create breathing room: Reimagine your shelves, mantels, or coffee tables with fewer decorative items. Choose a few meaningful pieces and pack away or donate the rest.

• Check condition: Toss broken ornaments, wax-damaged holders, or items that have lost their charm. Candles past their best can be melted down or recycled if suitable.

  
  

This Week’s Challenge:

Declutter five candles or ornaments that no longer reflect your style or serve a purpose. Enjoy the calm that comes with a more considered space.

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