Bake it Pretty
I know I am supposed to be on a brand new path of righteous minimalism but Bake It Pretty’s items are too adorable to resist, even for an aspiring declutterer. I convinced myself that the right decorative touches were my ticket to domestic glory. Putting my minimalist dreams aside, I ordered some crucial items and I am now prepared to dazzle and amaze my loved ones.
For example:
- I can adorn Christmas cupcakes with whimsical, delightful toppers. What party guest wouldn’t be charmed and amazed by a winter woodland scene?
- I can make my own terrarium, complete with a mossy forest and industrious gnomes. Surely even a minimalist should be celebrating a bit of magic.
- I can share my love of pickles and send lucky guests home with their own pickle party favour in a festive pickle loot bag.
It is indisputable. Even for a born-again minimalist who should be shunning all frivolous and non essential items, there are some things that are still a necessity.
As penance I will get rid of my plastic chicken egg poacher. Obviously a plastic chicken egg poacher is unnecessary. I bought it for 25 cents at an antique show from a little old man who gave me such an enthusiastic spiel that I didn’t have the heart to tell him that I am not a big fan of poached eggs. My new decluttering self will not be swayed by charming old men or make emotional purchases. From now on I will only make rational choices.
August 17th, 2009 at 11:44 pm
oh oh, what are you doing with the plastic egg poacher in the shape of a kitchen? i mean, chicken? you are not going to throw it away, are you? I mean, if you are just going to throw it away, maybe somebody that you know (wink wink) might love to have a magic poaching vessel that is shaped like plastic and is made of white chicken! it is adorable and essential!!!!
August 18th, 2009 at 9:00 am
Okay! The adorable plastic chicken is yours! That way I can still visit him and you can serve me delicious poached eggs.