Woman & Home South Africa

Time to let it GO

01 HOUSEHOLD HEIRLOOMS AND INHERITED FURNITURE

WHAT YOU’RE TELLING YOURSELF...

✔ This writing desk belonged to my parents, but I can’t just give it away.

✔ This chair isn’t my style, but there’s still some life left in it.

✔ My gran’s rocker might be valuable, but selling it online isn’t my thing.

HOW TO LET GO

• Don’t feel guilty for letting go of furniture that’s been in your family for years. If it was left to you by someone assess your heirlooms before you give away or sell them. They will put you in touch with antiques dealers who can sell your grandfather clock if you can’t face putting it on eBay.

• Often, we don’t really see items

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