Film darkroom supplies.

Film processing tank and reals, tongs, static cloth, grain finder, lunchbox. Given away via Freecycle.

I left journalism school in 1999. I have moved this lunchbox ten times, thinking that someday, someday, I would have a film darkroom of my very own. It's still a dream of mine, but I refuse to move these items an eleventh time. I figure that by the time I can afford a house that has a darkroom, I can afford to replace these. This was a very difficult thing to let go.

Magazines.

Only a small portion of what I actually gave away.

Over 200 back issues of various magazines. Gave away via Ottawa Freecycle.

When my ex moved out two years ago, one of the things he left behind was over 10 years of back issues of Harper's. (He didn't just, like, leave them here, we're friends and he left them for me to read.) Well, after two years of not opening a single one, it was time for them to go. Which was also the perfect opportunity for me to purge out some of my other magazine back issues.

Umbrella.

Black tote-sized umbrella. Sold to @map_maker via my Twitter #YardSale.

I bought this in an emergency rain situation, used it once, and don't need to keep it. I already have three umbrellas I really like.

CD.

Heart, A Lovemonger's Christmas. Sold to @renmarshall via my Twitter #YardSale.

I got this CD when I worked at XFM or Y101. I don't even know why I picked it up. It's never been opened.

Keyboard.

Sorry for the crappy phone camera quality.

Yamaha PSR-180 keyboard. Sold via Craigslist for $50.00.

I got this keyboard from Jaime when I was in the Stats Can choir ("Music That Counts!") a few years ago to practice at home. Well, I'm not in the choir anymore, and I haven't used it in ages, and Jaime didn't want it back, so off it goes to someone (also named Jessica!) who will give it a good home.

Change purse.

Small red leather change purse. Sold to @map_maker via my Twitter #YardSale.

I am fighting the basic desires to become my mother. I am fighting it hardest by getting rid of my change purse.

It's move out day! The yard sale and free-for-all will continue once I'm settled in the new place.

Binders.

Six binders. Gave away via Freecycle.

It's weird how I collect binders. From presentations, courses, or even just lifted from work, for some reason I always end up with a ton of them at home.

These six were empty, so I gave them to a woman on Freecycle whose child uses them for her braille cards.

The yard sale and free-for-all continue.

Patterns.

Two patterns, sold to a colleague for $4.00.

Some more patterns that I will never make. Off they go to a fellow seamstress!

Here's my yard sale and here's the free-for-all!

Paper.

Dramatic reenactment. Professional actors.

Stack of paper. Gave it to Andrew.

Found this paper while I was cleaning. Since I don't currently have a working printer, I was going to recycle it, but Andrew was there and mentioned he had no more typewriter paper. Hooray for it having a cool new purpose!

Still stuff happening at the yard sale! There's also free stuff at the free-for-all!

FREE FOR ALL!

OK gang, it's getting close to moving time, so I've got some stuff that I am giving away! If you want any of this stuff, e-mail me. You have to be able to pick it up in Hintonburg.

Over 200 magazines, please take them all! Atlantic, Burnt Toast, Economist, Elle Canada, En Route, Flare, Glow, Glow Health, Harper's, Lou Lou, Martha Stewart Living, Men's Health, New Yorker, People, Real Simple, Star, Utne Reader, Vice, and Vogue.

Metal scoop (for pulling things out of hot oil).

Cat toy that suctions to the window x 2.

Plastic apron.

Scotch self-adhesive pockets for CDs/DVDs, 10 pack x 3.

Cambridge Fat Little Day Planner, needs refills.

Dayrunner day planner, needs refills.

Spice jar labels, 4 sheets.

Penny Press Giant Book of Crosswords 32.

Lilac squid stuffed decoration/toy.

Christmas ornaments: gold shoe, knitted sweater, disco ball, wooden penguins.

Pink Japanese-style wooden doll.

Silver and glass candle holder.

Foam bat.

Plastic wine glass with built-in straw.

Ikea Flyt magazine boxes x 5.

Four leaf clover charm.

Bubble envelope, 6"x10", x 2.

Bubble envelope, CD size, x 7.

Small craft mirrors, 2"x2", x 5.

Scented wax disc burner with strawberry (in burner) and apple pie discs.

Black and white hinged bangle bracelet.

Thin gold bangle bracelet x 5.

Small red decorative clothespins with red felt lips attached.

Wooden ruler, 30 cm.

Baker's Secret egg separator (still in package).

Avery file folder labels.

Hackey sack.

Christmas cotton placemats (still in package of 2).

Yellow fuzzy pencil case.

Decorative shell.

Guitar pick.

Rubber thimble.

Report cover labels.

Miscellaneous envelopes and stationery (pretty for letter writing).

Speakers and stands.

PSB speakers and floor stands. Sold via Craigslist for $30.00.

The problem with selling things online is that sometimes I don't know how much things are worth. I had a lot of interest on these and probably could have gotten $50.00 for them. Oh well, live and learn, now I don't have to move them at least!

The yard sale continues.

Bracelets.

Silver bangle bracelets. Gave them to Kari.

I kept three of these, and I realize I will never wear more than three of them at a time. I was a bit over-zealous in my purchasing of them. Bracelets in general are weekend-wear for me anyway.

The yard sale continues here.

Clipboard.

Blue plastic clipboard. Gave it to Kari.

I don't even know why I owned this, but Kari said she would put it to good use.

You can also check out my yard sale here!

Yard sale!

Well, since I'm trying to get rid of stuff, I might as well post it up here as well. Contact me for more details or if you're looking to buy! All prices are negotiable, the point is to not have these things any more, not to make money! You must also be willing to pick things up in Hintonburg.

Silver and turquoise bracelet, $50.00.

Fuller Robertson head screwdriver, $1.00.

Animal pen, $75.00.

Doc Martens, men's size 8 (US), lug sole, 8 holes, hardly worn, $50.00.

Sterling silver with amber earrings from Magpie. Worn twice, in amazing condition, $25.00.

Nigri Chess set, from Italy, hand-carved chess pieces, collector's piece, $200.00. 

cdProject CD holder, holds 44 CDs, $10.00.

Decorative indoor fountain in good working order, $25.00.

Sewing patterns, $2.00 each.

Butterick winter coat in three lengths, size 14-16-18
Butterick 9 new fast & easy knit wrap tops, size 12-14-16
McCall’s pencil skirt in three lengths, pants in two lengths, size 10-12-14
McCall’s NY Junior dress shirt and pants, size 9/10-11/12-13/14
McCall’s NY The Collection dress in two lengths, hoodie, pants, skirt, top, size 10-12-14
Vogue DKNY t-shirt, tube top, 2 skirts, dress, size 14-16-18

Various dressmaking fabric, $1.00 a meter.

Ikea Gorm shelf, $20.00.

Hawksley Workman: Live in Lille DVD, $10.00.

CDs - $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00:
A.R. Kane - Sixty Nine
Alan Jackson - Greatest Hits Volume II
Ben Folds - Rockin' the Suburbs
Crash Test Dummies - The Ghosts That Haunt Me
David Usher - Morning Orbit
Delirious? - World Service
Dishwalla - Pet Your Friends
Edward Tobin - Supercool
Elvis Costello - When I Was Cruel
James Waterman - American Vampires
Nouvelle Vague - Bande a Part
Nouvelle Vague - Self-titled
Rollins Band - Weight
Sean Na Na - Return of the Unicorn
Sugar Ray - In the Pursuit of Leisure
Superchunk - Here's to Shutting Up
Swervedriver - Mezcal Head
Templar - Self-titled
Tracy Bonham - The Burdens of Being Upright
Vast Aire - Look Mom… No Hands
Vines - Highly Evolved
Various Artists - Arts & Crafts Sampler Volume 4
Various Artists - Beggar's Group: Summer Sampler 2003
Various Artists - Country's Greatest Hits 2004: The Best of New Country
Weezer - Pinkerton

CD Singles - $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00:
Econoline Crush - Trash
Heather Nova - AAA Sampler
Sum 41 - In Too Deep
Tragically Hip - Grey Cup Commemorative EP

Softcover Books - $1.00 each:
I'll Have What She's Having - Charlotte Sherston (Relationships
The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exup?ry (Young reader fiction
Fit For Life - Harvey and Marilyn Diamond (Health)
Getting the Love You Want: A Guide For Couples - Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. (Psychology)
Writing From Life: A Guide for Writing True Stories - Heather Robinson (Writing)

Hardcover and Oversize Books - $2.00 each:
Ontario Wine Country - Rod Phillips (Food & Drink)
The Bunny Book - Deanna Brooks et. Al. (Self-Help)
Descriptionary: A Thematic Dictionary - Marc McCutcheon (Reference)
Decorating With Paint and Paper - Karin Strom (Home Décor)
The Development of Western Music: A History - K. Marie Stolba (Music History)
The Norton Anthology of English Literature Sixth Ed. (Fiction)
The Riverside Chaucer Chaucer (Poetry)
Kipling: A Selection of His Stories and Poems - John Beercroft (Fiction)
The Silmarillion - J.R.R. Tolkien (Fiction)
The Treasury of American Short Stories - Nancy Sullivan, ed. (Fiction)
Canuck Chicks and Maple Leaf Mamas: Women of the Great White North - Ann Douglas (Culture)

Craft Books - $2.00 each:
Make It Yourself: The Complete Step-by-Step Library of Needlework and Crafts
Stitch by Stitch Volume 1

Bracelet.

Large silver cuff bracelet. Gave it to Kari.

I have never been comfortable wearing this cuff. I thrifted it (because it is beautiful), but it's always strangely hurt my wrist.

Notepaper.

Pad of lined notepaper. Gave it to Kari.

As I was cleaning out my stationery box, I got rid of a bunch of stuff. I'm proud of Kari for only taking this with her.

Bracelets.

Five wooden bracelets. Gave them to Kari.

These bracelets came from various thrift stores, and I've never worn them. That's a sign that they need to go. They are much more Kari's style anyway.

Nail polish.

White nail polish. Gave it to Kari.

I had this awesome idea that I was going to paint my toenails white. Wow, did it ever look like crap. Since I don't do French manicures anymore (like I talked about here), I offered it to Kari. Turns out she paints her toenails white in winter. Done.

Fabric.

Pink gingham and black and grey damask stretch fabric, both given to Kari.

OK, first of all, can we talk about how freakin' cute Kari is? Go ahead, I'll wait.

...

Seriously, she's ridiculously adorable and so photogenic. I love the pictures she takes for the blog and it's cool that she's in one of mine now! She was helping to motivate me to clean while I was packing and purging, and took these two pieces of fabric. Now that I think about it, I think the pink gingham would make a really cute top from one of those patterns I gave her that I posted about yesterday. I never used it for anything because although it's a knit it doesn't really stretch. The black and grey damask I've had for years; I used part of it to cover three 10"x10" stretchers to use as art in my new apartment, and Kari is possibly going to use the rest for part of her Hallowe'en costume. Hooray!

Patterns.

Two sewing patterns, both about ten years old, given to Kari.

More stuff from when I worked at Fabricland. I got these with the "free pattern a month" deal staff had at the time—not sure if that's something they still do or not. If you work at Fabricland, I hope that's something you get! However, I'm never going to make these. Hopefully Kari will!

Book.

Knitting in the Nordic Tradition by Vibeke Lind. Sold to a colleague via the ICN for $5.00.

This was the first knitting book I ever purchased. This was back in the days before knitting was the hot new thing and I was looking to learn the basics. This book taught me absolutely nothing, nor did it have any projects in it. Knowing what I know now I would never have gone to Chapters looking to learn how to knit.

Cookbook.

More No-More-Than-4 Ingredient Recipes: The Kitchen Klutzes' Cookbook by Joy Gallagher Douglas. Gave it to Jaime.

My mom gave me this cookbook when I first left for university oh-so-many years ago. I have copied the recipes that I want to keep and it was time for the book to find a new home.

Knitting magazines and book.

OK, so it's not technically tomorrow yet, but I can't sleep so I figured I'd make my morning routine a little lighter and put this post up 18 minutes early. Sue me.

Knit.1 Spring 2005, Family Circle Easy Knitting and Crochet Holiday 2004 & Fall 2005, Get Creative July 2005, Vogue Knitting International Summer 2005 & Spring/Summer 2006, Interweave Knits Fall 2005 & Spring 2006, Better Homes & Gardens Hip Knits. Sold via the ICN at work.

I realized just how much space these books and magazines were taking up. I made a PDF of the patterns I wanted to keep, then sold off the bulky books.

Fabric.

Cotton and flannel fabrics. Sold to a colleague for $10.00.

Ten years ago I worked at Fabricland. While I worked there, I bought a lot of fabric. I have sewn very few things with that fabric in that time, and I now feel like I can finally let it go. This is the first batch of what I am sure will be a lot more.

Teresa is a quilter and will use all of these fabrics where I can't.

Nameplate.

Nameplate from not-my-office. Threw in the garbage. (I had been cleaning all day which is why I look so sweaty and greasy. I am not as photogenic and cute as Kari, obviously. I think I will be going back to photos of just the stuff.)

OK, some backstory. I used to be a radio DJ, and I went by the name Kennedy on the air. When Joe Kennedy retired from the division I worked in when I first came to Statistics Canada, I lifted his name plate since I thought it would be neat. It's been collecting dust for three years. And I'm not a DJ anymore.

Bye bye, nostalgia.

Knitting needles.

Knitting needles of various gauges. Gave them to Kari.

In my seemingly never-ending purge of stuff I don't want to move, I went through my knitting needles and realized I had duplicates and triplicates of needle sizes. So off they go to another knitter!

BlackBerry 7290.

My first ever smartphone. Gave it away via Freecycle .

I don't know why I hang onto old electronics like this. It's not like they're worth anything. I had some fun times with this phone, it was the one I used when I first started texting. I've moved on to a BlackBerry Bold, which I am quite happy with, so I'm pleased that this one is going to someone who can hopefully use it.

Book.

The Encyclopedia of Crafts For the Weekend Crafter. Sold via the ICN for $2.00.

Like I've already said, I have to many craft books and there is so much available for free online that I don't need these. I feel like I probably could have gotten more than $2.00 for this though. Shoot.

Cards.

hi again!

sorry for the absence, i've been away and wasn't around to get rid of things... whilst away however, i got rid of a lot of mental baggage, so that kinda counts, right?

anyhoo, back to the task at hand! this is a box of card games that i don't remember where they came from. i'm not a big card player, so i have donated these to the local tavern, as the regulars will probably use them more than me.

Candles.

Box of Ikea Torped candles and bag of Ikea Glimma candles. Both given to Jaime.

As I was cleaning my room in preparation for my move, I realized a few things. The first is that I have a ridiculous amount of candles. The second is that I rarely burn candles. The third is that I have no candle holders that hold taper candles. So those were the first thing I decided to let go*. I also had this massive bag of tea lights that I rarely used. I put some into a shoebox (that already had other candles in it), and I figure that's all the candles I need for quite sometime. Really, who needs more than a shoebox full of candles at any given time? I feel like even that is possibly excessive.

*An aside: When I asked my boyfriend to count the candles in the box, he did so and responded with, "I counted 37 candles in this box. Then I did a voluntary survey, and there are 20." Statistics Canada humour! Hooray!

Miscellaneous stuff.

White glue, Silly Putty, bubbles. Given to Kari*.

Kari was hanging out with me while I was cleaning my room. She mentioned she didn't have any white glue (out of all the adhesives she did have), so since I had multiple bottles I gave her one. I also found this Silly Putty and the bubbles, and since she spends a lot more time derelict than I do these days, I thought she would enjoy them. She was thrilled!

*You may think that just giving things back and forth is counter-intuitive to this process, however we can defend ourselves. These are all items that are taking up space in my life and not being used at all, and by giving them to Kari I am both giving myself the space back and giving her something she is actually going to use. The point isn't "have 365 fewer things than when we started", but "get rid of 365 useless (to me) things". So far, so good.

Book.

Olivia Joules and the Overactive Imagination (Helen Fielding). I gave it to Leigh.

I don't often reread fiction, but in this case I never even finished reading it. I put it down one day, didn't pick it up for a couple of days, and then realized that I didn't care. Thank goodness Leigh reads more fiction than I do.

French manicure stencils.

Stencil guides (essentially, little bits of tape) for French manicures. Gave to my supervisor.

I never wear my nails in a French manicure. I find it far too time consuming. Although I've seen it done nicely in colours other than white, it always seem so very conspicuous when I do it. Not to mention the fact that because I play the ukulele I keep my nails very short. These went off to my supervisor, France, who wears French manicures a lot.

Book.

The Sierra Club Summer Book. I gave it to Kari.

I bought this book in the winter with the specific idea of doing activities in this book with Kari. So I figured I would give it to her because she has more spare time than I do to coordinate such activities.