Yes, for me downsizing clothing, household goods, even art & sewing supplies, even holiday decorations is not difficult. I was even able, after much thought, to curate my large collection of handmade jewelry and move some to new homes.
However it is HARD to part with our many beloved paintings, prints, photos (ours and others) from our travels and family photos & snapshots that we would need a small museum to hang them all. We have kept our favorites on display and are letting the rest go to new homes - no more hiding in closets!
I have passed on many pieces of china, glassware and pottery, leaving only my favorite pieces. Though I am still not ready to part with all of them, I will be making "still life" portraits (with a proper background) of those as well as Native Art - baskets, pottery, jewelry & our collection of fossils this summer.
So I am photographing them and adding them to our electronic photo display frame, where there is a constantly rotating display. We can enjoy them year round without taking up space.
It travels with us when we go to our tiny house in the South, and is on the living room wall here in our somewhat larger home.
When the time comes to "say goodbye" to these last bits, we will have a memento. At least the Native pieces and fossils will find homes with our kids and grandkids, as well as a few select pieces of wall art and glassware.
My last problem is our furniture. Nearly every wooden piece is classic oak, simply styled and over 90 years old - I know we will have to choose among these pieces when we down-size - I just hope it is far enough down the road that our grandsons or great nieces and nephews will be making their homes and will appreciate simple, quality pieces.
Sue