We are in the process of "weeding out" for our move in May. Here's what we decided.....we aren't taking any furniture. We are from New York State and everything here is drab and dark, including our furniture. Like some of you said, we are making a lifestyle change. We want to start new with everything. We want our home to feel tropical and the furniture to be light. We will bring some Christmas decorations, all of our photos (we have too many), our tv's, clothes and I have a vanity that was a wedding gift from my husband that we'll bring. I also have a few boxes of by daughter's baby shoes, dresses, baby book and baby quilt that I would never part with. We have a few odds and ends as well, but nothing big. I think a lot of people take stuff that they want to fit into their new house and discover the new house has a different feel to it and the furniture doesn't go. I'd rather purchase a new something than have to throw something out that I brought down and didn't need. Everyone's circumstances will be different, you just have to do what works for you. Happy decorating!
