I've moved alot over the years-so you learn to really pare it down-and i recently went from a 2 bed home to a large one-room and I really had to let go of of lot stuff..Except for pictures, art, and a few famliy antiques I go rid of lots and it felt so liberating..My weakness is also books and of course music (cd, records) and it was difficult to get rid some of those-but after I did let go of some it's no biggie..I'd rather live like a gypsy (few things I can take with me easily) than have my "stuff" own me..and have to worry about all that...
I too use to not the the "Nice-special" things.. until a friend helped me change my mind-set..You need to live life now in the present and not always wait for the future -This is your life now not a dress rehearsal-so use your nice things now if appropriate..