The Clutter Fairy Weekly
The Clutter Fairy Weekly
Gayle Goddard and Ed Gumnick
Accidental Collections: The Stashes We Collect Without Meaning To - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #312
55 minutes Posted Jul 31, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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Main topic: Accidental Collections: The Stashes We Collect Without Meaning To
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When we say “collection,” we usually mean a deliberate accumulation of items in a specific category: postcards, stamps, dolls, and so on. But sometimes we end up with a collection completely by accident, such as 50 pairs of shoes we don’t wear, a cabinet full of coffee mugs, or enough gift-wrap to cover Manhattan. In episode #312 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, identifies common sources of accidental collecti...