I’ve recently been on a death cleaning spree, going through closets and old boxes of “stuff” to determine if it will continue living with us, be given away/sold, or thrown away.

About death cleaning… it’s not as morbid as it sounds!!! In her book, “The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter“, author Margareta Magnusson writes:

Death cleaning is not about dusting or mopping up; it is about a permanent form of organization that makes your everyday life run more smoothly.

– Margareta Magnusson

As I was death cleaning last night, I discovered some hidden treasures in a box I had packed up in order to protect them while we were doing some repairs in our home. The discovery made me teary-eyed.

My mother was a porcelain artist for 35+ years and painted some of the most unique and beautiful china I have ever seen. She was always trying some new technique or style and had unlimited patience when it came to painting. She created with multiple layers of paint and firings, giving her work a depth and quality that was second to none, IMHO.

Below are pictures of a few of my rediscovered treasures. I hope you enjoy them, too!