I am doing that myself, but with actual giving away. I know that my life is going to change drastically very soon and I am allowed time to "get ready". So I'm going through my collections of stuff and getting rid of stuff! You know, if I don't remember that I had it I really should keep it. That was a revaltion!!
It is hard to get rid of the favorite stuff/collections. But with each bit I get rid of I get so much more in return! The only problem? I've got so much stuff!!!!