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The better part of nearly three years of Gabrielle’s sartorial existence is headed out the door today. I’m trying a consignment sale for the first time – and I’m excited to see what the outcome of my preservation of these items will be.
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I’m taking them to The Posh Closet sale in hopes that some other sweet child will be able to enjoy them in a similar manner to how we have! Whatever doesn’t sell at the sale (and the remainder of the baby stuff that we are done with) will go to the Covenant Presbyterian Church consignment sale to benefit Gabrielle’s playschool.
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Wow, there are so many wonderful memories attached to all these sweet little garments. The best times of my life. I’ve loved dressing Gabrielle. I know it will be soon that she will be picking out her own clothes – and I’m excited for that as well – but oh how I’ve loved the chance to do it for her!
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In sorting and pricing and tagging and getting all the items ready (with the help of my organizing soul sister, Elizabeth, who has done wonders in our home), I’ve learned quite a bit about abundance and overabundance – and that it’s hard to know what you need as a first-time parent – and especially as an apparel-loving first-time parent!
I like the feeling of release that comes along with clearing out clutter. And I like that it helps to make room for a more refined, inspired purchasing process in the future. One with a more defined focus on what I need in life to be happy. And at the end of the day, it’s my family and my friendships and my life experiences that mean the most to me.
Dana - I have been purging both my children’s clothing as they grow since there are very few hand me downs, having both a boy and girl. I have kept many of both children’s 100% cotton outfits as I intend to put together two quilts for me to remember my favorite outfits from the time when I got to choose what they would wear. Enjoy it while it lasts, Tatum will no longer wear anything that is not knit and neither of my children will wear denim. Fortunately, they both like black, one of my favorite colors to wear and buy.
Susan - Oh, how sweet! How I wish I could go shop that sale in Charlotte-I’ve loved everything Gabrielle has worn and hope my own children can be as stylish!
Sarah Welch - This makes me tear up. Its always sad to say goodbye to the past but fun to look forward to the future. So impressed with your organization!
Bruna - Looking at these pictures brought me back great memories…
sue - I hope that you’ve kept some of her most special outfits (or most memorable). When Gabrielle becomes a mom, she will love the fact that you have kept them to hand down to her children. I did that with my son and to see my grandsons wearing the clothes brings back precious memories!
Reeve - I don’t know how you can do this! You are so much better than me, and I don’t even have a kid;)
I’m sure all of G’s beautiful clothes will make another Mom and little tot very very happy!
Miss ya’ll.
~R