Our homes have too much stuff. But some things are worth holding onto.

Our homes have too much stuff. But some things are worth holding onto.

Over the years, I’ve earned the reputation as the “stuff police.” I’m forever nagging you to purge, declutter, toss, donate, edit, dump, oust, clear, lighten up and let go. But today, sit down, I’m going to sentimentally suggest that some old things you should keep. I know. Grab the smelling salts. I won’t confess this often, but here and for the record, I will concede that certain precious items from days of yore deserve a place in our homes to…