Clutter Your World with Fire Relief Charity!

Hi everyone! First of all, I'd like to say that our heart goes out to all of you who have been affected by the Four Mile Canyon fire. Every day someone comes into my store with stories of friends, neighbors, or acquaintances whose houses were lost or houses were saved due to the courageous efforts of firefighters, neighbors, or even themselves! Every day we read a new story in the Daily Camera and every day we see opportunities to help.

I had the fortune of meeting one of our consignors yesterday, a woman named Gwen, who came in last weekend with a handful of really cute bookmarks that she has collected over the years. She asked Diana if she could consign, but she didn't want the money for herself, she just wanted to pass it forward and donate whatever money she got from the sale of her items. So, Diana said "of course" and we set up a consignment account called "Charity Clutter." All of the proceeds from this account will go to the Boulder Mountain Fire Relief Fund which is a new emergency relief fund set up to support local fire departments and mountain residents affected by the Four Mile Fire. The Greenlee Foundation is matching the first $10,000 donated. Yesterday, while I was in the store, Gwen came in again with a number of small, but nice, items. She explained to me that she is approaching 80 and that she has had a wonderful life and now it's time to pass it on. I found out that she lives about 1/2 block from the store, and she said she was so happy to have my store open after a long stretch when there wasn't anything of note at 1909 9th Street. She made 2 additional trips to the store with a bagful of great things! So, now we have an account for Charity Clutter and the proceeds will go to a local charity in need.

I'd also like to bring your attention to a street party that will take place on Sunday, Sept. 19th on Main Street in Louisville. It's to celebrate Yellow Scene's 10th anniversary and the proceeds will be going to the Volunteer Connection, another local charity, who matches volunteers with opportunities in Boulder County. Right now, their focus is on the Four Mile Canyon Fire. You can find our more information if you go to www.yellowscene.com/bday/.

Finally, Clutter is also going to do our part for the people affected by the Four Mile Canyon Fire. I will be donating 20% of the sales for the weekend of Sept. 25-26 to the Boulder Mountain Fire Relief Fund. Weekends are our busiest sales days, so please come to the store and if you buy something, know that 20% of the sales price will be going to support this great local charity.

There are so many great sayings having to do with giving: "There are no pockets in a shroud," "Pass it forward," and one I particularly like, "It's better to give with a warm hand than a cold one!"

Thank you to Gwen who is such an inspiration when it comes to passing it forward...

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Clutter Your World with Thoughts of Compassion and Help for our Neighbors affected by the Fire!

Hi everyone! First of all, I want to say that all of us at Clutter are sending prayers and good wishes to all of you who are affected by the Four Mile Canyon fire. Many of us know someone who was evacuated or lost their home and we are sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.

I'm in a funny business. I am surrounded every day by things that people willingly consign...whether they are downsizing or moving or just don't need anymore, they are in a position to be able to pass it on and are usually happy to do so. They hope that it is going to a good home where someone will treasure it as much as they (or their loved ones) did at one time. For the people who have lost their homes this week in the fire...they didn't get the chance to willingly give up their treasures and mementos. Many of us dream of de-cluttering, but not this way....we feel your pain.

I'm sure many of you have had a conversation similar to the one my daughter and I had this afternoon....what would you take in the event of a fire and you only had limited time to get out?My 17 year old daughter would take as many clothes as she could grab, the picture of our dog and her that is on her windowsill, some pictures/artwork from her walls, and her beloved stuffed animal that she got as a birthday present when she was one year old....a black lab named Mookie (after Mookie Blalock, a basketball player who played for the Atlanta Hawks (?) where we lived when she was born.

What would I take? First of all, I would take my computer because it holds so many pictures that I have taken over the past few years. Then I would run downstairs and grab as many boxes of pictures of my 3 daughters and Ted and I that I could get.....I know I have those memories stored in my brain, but it's nice to be reacquainted with them every once in awhile!! If I had more time, I would take as much artwork off the walls that I could since most of our art is from our travels and our time living in Paris and it holds many fond memories. Finally, I would take my jewelry...I am a jewelry fanatic! It's not fine jewelry, most of it is costume, but again, much of it holds fond memories of places that I have been to or events that I have celebrated.

All of this, of course, is assuming that my family and pets are all safe and sound because our life is the most valuable possession that we have.

It doesn't feel quite right to post pictures of the furniture and home decor that I have in the store, so stay tuned, I will post it soon. We have lots of great things so if you are looking for something to do, come on into Boulder and visit us at Clutter. Also, look for local fundraisers that are being held for the victims of the fire...on Thursday, Sept. 9th from 4-8, our friends at Common Threads on Spruce Street (between Folsom and 28th) will be holding one....go check it out...let's all do our part to help our friends and neighbors. Stay Safe! xoxo