The Rule Of Three; It Can Alter Life As You Know It
Following the rule of three can truly change your life forever, so beware. If you’re not ready to have a more organized life naturally then stop here. Click the blue arrow and you’ll wake up thinking this never happened. But if you take the red pill…oh wait, that’s the wrong story. Well, if you want a guaranteed, no-fail every time method of organization and penny-wise spending, follow me.
The Rule of Three is quite simple, actually. An item must serve three individual purposes in order for it to be deemed useful, and, in effect, purchase-worthy (or, if you’re doing a little spring cleaning, keepable). An attractive decorative figurine is certainly lovely, but if that’s all it is, it may not be worth your George Washingtons. For the same monetary and aesthetic value, you can get a useful item as well. I’ll give you an example. Recently, my friend wanted to repay me for some small kindness I rendered her, so she bought me a pretty ceramic box filled with my favorite candies. Now, aside from ensuring that I will do her the favor again next time I’m asked, my friend did me a favor. She gave me something that fit the rule of three. You see in addition to being aesthetic, I could use this box as a coffee table candy dish. When time started taking its toll, I could transform this thoughtful gift into a penholder. So there you have the rule of three: 1) Aesthetic 2) Candy dish 3) Writing supplies receptacle. Having passed the Rule, this beautifully decorate box adorns my countertop till today.
Using the rule of three is simple, too. Before purchasing any addition to your home, large or small, ask yourself, ‘Does this conform to the guidelines spelled out in the Rule?’ This is not in anyway to say that you can’t have pleasant and appealing aesthetics distributed throughout your home. As many of you know, I’m the trumpeter of tasteful decorating, yes, even purely for the eye appeal. What I am suggesting, though, is that your house not be a stockroom for such trinkets. Every thing in moderation, my dear, that is the key to organized and spectacular interior and exterior room design.
So use the Rule to get your life in order with a good weeding out of the unnecessary, and a well-deserved shopping spree of the new and useful (Rule-approved) furnishings.
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